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The assault came as 10 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada, are scheduled to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state on Monday, ahead of the annual leaders' gathering at the U.N. General Assembly next week.
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Fact-checking Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 Chatham House speech - Africa Check
Ruto outlined his development priorities and also responded to questions from the audience, including about his record in office. He has been the country’s second in command since 2013.We checked nine claims he made, including on constitutional amendments, trade, agriculture and unemployment.