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School Collapses in Kenya, at Least 7 Children Were Killed

A school collapsed in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. At least seven children have been killed and more than 10 were left under the ruins, BTA reported.

Hundreds of people gathered near the collapsed building while rescue crews searched for people among the debris.

A government spokesman said 57 students were taken to hospital.

Kipkorir decides to focus on Athens Marathon, targeting the podium

Kenya's champion Brimin Kipkorir has withdrawn from Sunday's Nairobi International Marathon and will instead compete at the more lucrative Athens Marathon on November 11.

Kipkorir, who clocked a time of 2:12.39 in winning last year's event, said he has been forced to choose between the two races and believes he has more to prove in Greece.

From Africa to Asia, governments considering 'green' bond sales

A raft of developing countries are considering selling bonds earmarked for environmental projects, potentially accelerating growth in a market seen as crucial to efforts to keep global temperatures in check.

France and Poland have in recent months become the first sovereigns to issue 'green' bonds, previously the domain mainly of development banks and companies.

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