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Trump Was Warned Against Hiring Michael Flynn

President Trump was warned against hiring Michael Flynn as his National Security Adviser

US Senators have heard that Donald Trump was warned against hiring Michael Flynn as his National Security adviser. Sally Yates -- an former acting attorney general-- told a Congressional panel that Mr Flynn had lied about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. She said this had made him open to being blackmailed by the Russians.

South Koreans are voting for a new president, to replace the conservative Park Geun-hye, who was impeached and arrested over allegations of fraud. The liberal candidate, Moon Jae-in, who has been leading in opinion polls, has campaigned against the perceived privilege of South Korea's elite.

In Kenya the price of sugar is up by 100% and other goods are also much more expensive. It's been front page news in Kenya for days and on Tuesday the government is expected to make an announcement. What do people on the streets of Nairobi make of it?

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 May 201702:06GMT

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  • Tue 9 May 201702:06GMT