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Kenyan Leaders Reach Deal

Annan says rivals have come to terms to end post-election crisis

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 28, 2008 8:12 AM CST

(Newser) – Kenya’s feuding leaders have finally reached a power sharing deal, Kofi Annan announced today after a four-hour meeting. Annan said he could not yet release details, but the deal is expected to spell out duties for the prime minister position to be created... Read full story »

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