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Kenyan starvation cult leader on trial for manslaughter

Kenyan starvation cult leader on trial for manslaughter

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie denies manslaughter after 429 starvation deaths in Shakahola forest. He faces abuse, terrorism, and education charges.

Kenyan President William Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following violent protests

Kenyan President William Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following violent protests

Kenya's Ruto won't sign finance bill after deadly protests. Youth-led demonstrations over rising costs led to deaths. He'll seek dialogue.

At least 89 killed as boat capsizes off Africa

At least 89 killed as boat capsizes off Africa

A migrant boat capsized off Mauritania, killing at least 89. 9 survivors, including a child, were rescued. The boat, carrying 170, left Gambia heading for Europe.

US Senator Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car

US Senator Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car

Senator Menendez convicted on corruption: bribes, acting as foreign agent for Egypt. Faces resignation calls, 2nd indictment after mistrial.

TODAY IN HISTORY: FBI spends 31 months investigating rock and roll smash hit

TODAY IN HISTORY: FBI spends 31 months investigating rock and roll smash hit

Indiana banned "Louie Louie" 1964 for alleged obscenity; FBI investigated, found nothing. OED published 1884, contributor was in asylum. 1981 cricket underarm incident. 1713 Ottomans attacked Swedes.

Trump administration in talks to send Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador prisons

Trump administration in talks to send Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador prisons

US seeks deal with El Salvador to send non-Salvadoran migrants & Venezuelan gang members there. Talks include "Safe Third Country" revival. Bukele lauded as ally.