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Deadly violence erupts in Kenya as Trump admin orders Ebola quarantine for Americans
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Kenya: Protester shot dead at rally against US Ebola center
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Kenya police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola center
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U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests
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At least one person killed protesting Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in Kenya
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