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Protests in Kenya against finance bill turn deadly

Full Episode
47:55

An anti-government protester waves a Kenyan flag as police fire tear gas during a protest over proposed tax hikes in a finance bill in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, June 25, 2024.

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Thousands of people have taken to the streets to reject a finance bill underway in Kenya’s parliament, with some demonstrations turning deadly. Also, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, effectively putting an end to a longstanding exemption for the group. And, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the US Department of Justice. Plus,  Cameroonian singer and guitarist “Irma” pays homage to the King of Pop 15 years after the death of icon Michael Jackson.

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In This Episode

Anti-tax protests in Kenya
6:26
Israeli supreme court ends army exemption for ultra-Orthodox men
5:04
Afghanistan reach semi-finals in T20 Cricket World Cup
1:17
Aussies cheer as Julian Assange walks free
4:08
Model shows downside of geo-engineering clouds
4:12
ICC targets top Russian generals with warrants
5:49
Microsoft and Apple accused of anti-competitive practices in Europe
1:17
Panama has relocated islanders affected by rising sea levels — and says many more villages also need to be moved
Special Coverage
4:38
Global Peace Index
4:54
Termites may be the eco-engineers we’re looking for
5:01
Global artist pays homage to Michael Jackson
3:02