Xan Rice reports from Nairobi on a second day of clashes between police and protesters as demonstrations continue against the disputed election result.
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Esther Addley reports from the trial of Steve Wright at Ipswich Crown Court. The ex-publican denies murdering five women.
Kremlin intimidation of British Council staff has paralysed the organisation, says Luke Harding in Moscow as the diplomatic stand-off raises tensions between UK and Russia.
In the US elections, Mitt Romney's victory in Michigan was a big blow to John McCain. Guardian America editor Michael Tomasky assesses the main candidates' chances ahead of their next electoral tests: for the Democrats in Nevada; and the Republicans in South Carolina.
The appointment of Kevin Keegan as Newcastle United manager will add to the gaity of the nation, believes sports correspondent Paul Kelso.
Today's papers reviewer is Ros Taylor.
