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The European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde says that the ECB is raising interest rates again and signals it would "stay the course" in its monetary policy tightening, even as sky-high inflation starts to slow. SOUNDBITE
The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, abstains from committing to a possible interest rate cut in September, saying that the outcome of the next meeting remains "wide open" and would depend on the latest data. SOUNDBITE
Kenyan police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse young protesters in the capital Nairobi, escalating tensions as demonstrators rallied across the country against proposed tax hikes. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi, as demonstrators rally across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes. There is heavy police presence in the city as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill containing the proposed taxes. IMAGES
Police and youth clash in the streets of Nairobi, at a protest against proposed tax hikes. Discontent over the spiralling cost of living has prompted demonstrations with a nationwide strike called Tuesday, as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill. IMAGES