Children and police officers are among 30 people killed in fresh ethnic clashes in south-east Kenya. The violence in the Tana River region stems from a long-running dispute over farming land. Over 160 homes were also destroyed by fire.
Terror leader killed
On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks on New York, Yemen’s defence ministry has confirmed Said al-Shihri, the deputy leader of Al Qadea in the Arabian Peninsula has been killed. Six terrorists with him were also killed.
Detainee death
American officials have confirmed a terrorist detainee at its Guantanamo Bay base died last weekend. It brings to nine the number of prisoners to die at the facility since 2002. Details of the deceased would be released after family were notified.
Bomb scare
British police say the bomb squad were called to the home of a family murdered in the French Alps after suspicious items were found. After three hours, officers left. Surrounding streets were evacuated as “a precautionary measure”, police said.
Killer rain
Days of torrential rain has caused flash flooding in northern Pakistan has killed 78 people. Thousands of homes have also been damaged, leaving residents homeless. Authorities are watching as the weather system moves across the country’s south.
Leadership wrangling
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of China’s vice-president Xi Jinping, who has not been seen for over a week. Tipped to be appointed president next month, he missed several meetings, prompting talk of disharmony among the ruling party.
Million-dollar move
France’s richest man has applied for Belgian citizenship. However, Bernard Arnault, the owner of a luxury goods company who is worth about $41 billion, denies the decision was made to avoid France’s new 75 per cent tax on millionaires.
Widespread outage
The failure of one power line has been blamed for plunging millions of Cuban homes into darkness. Power outages are common but on Sunday several provinces in the island’s west – including Havana – were without power for up to 12 hours.
Aid accepted
North Korea has accepted South Korean offers of aid for the first time in two years. The country is struggling after it was hit by Typhoon Bolaven last month. Pyongyang however has continued to reject the offer of aid from the United States.
Reporters released
Two Swedish journalists, jailed in Ethiopia last year for supporting terrorism, will be released after being pardoned. They were caught with rebels. Prime minister Meles Zenawi suspended their 11-year sentence before his death last month.
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