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Police in Kenya said Friday they shot and killed two opposition protesters who allegedly stormed a police station with farm tools and rocks in the western part of the country, while police used tear gas on rallies in the capital and elsewhere demanding reforms ahead of the new election. CBC | World News

Liberia’s provisional election results are expected Thursday, the election commission said Wednesday, as the West African nation waits to see who will succeed the Nobel Peace Prize winner who led the country’s recovery from Ebola and civil war. CBC | World News

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has not decided whether he will run for re-election in March 2018, something he is widely expected to do. CBC | World News

MARKETS have been disconcerted by the results of yesterday’s German Federal Election, which saw Angela Merkel retain a majority, even though her share of the votes shrank. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

ANGELA Merkel has held onto her German leadership but a hard-right party has now entered parliament for the first time in 72 years. Daily Express :: News Feed

JEREMY Corbyn has been accused of trying to take advantage of a vigil for the Manchester terror attack victims to gain votes during the election. Daily Express :: News Feed

ANGELA Merkel has come under fire in a stinging attack from members of the left-wing Die Linke party, who have accused her of “taking the p**s out of the voters”. Daily Express :: News Feed

Kenya’s Supreme Court has overturned the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing irregularities in last month’s election. CBC | World News

ANGELA Merkel was bombarded by shouts of “get lost” and angry boos amid a tough week of campaigning – two years after she announced her controversial open door immigration policy. Daily Express :: News Feed

Kenyan police shot and killed two people during riots by opposition supporters after President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner in elections overshadowed by fraud allegations, authorities said Saturday, while a father said his 9-year-old daughter was killed by a stray bullet in the capital. CBC | World News