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Kenya Leaders Agree to Peace Talk Structure

Immediate issues could be resolved within 15 days, Annan says

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 1, 2008 2:27 PM CST

(Newser) – Kenya's rival leaders have agreed on an outline for peace talks, Kofi Annan said today. Larger problems could take a year to iron out, but the ex-UN chief said the most pressing issues--ending the killings, aiding those hit by the turmoil, and fixing "immediate"... Read full story »

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