Obama will NOT visit Kenya on his Africa trip

When President Barack Obama arrives in Africa this week, there will be one notable omission from his travel itinerary: Kenya, the birthplace of his father and home to many of his relatives.

Concerns about Kenya's political situation have trumped Obama's family ties. 

Kenya's new president is facing charges of crimes against humanity in the International Criminal Court, accused of orchestrating the violence that marred the country's 2007 election.

The president will instead visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania, all countries that fit more neatly into the democracy and good governance message he'll tout during his week-long trip. 

Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha are scheduled to depart Washington Wednesday morning.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha (pictured last week returning from a trip to Ireland and Germany) are due to leave for Africa on Wednesday

Kebede, Jeptoo claim victory in London Marathon as millions turn out to cheer runners on glorious day in capital

Ethiopia's Tsegaye Kebede stormed to glory in the London Marathon, but the abiding memory of a memorable Sunday in the capital will be of thousands of runners and millions of spectators in glorious spring sunshine - just six days after a horrendous tragedy scarred the Boston Marathon.

Silence: London runners pause to remember the terrible events in Boston, where bombs killed three people and injured more than 100

The London Marathon has long been one of the wonders of British sport. This was a particularly special episode.

Victory: Tsegaye Kebede crosses the finish line to win the London Marathon on Sunday - his second win in the race, following success in 2010

Clear winner: Priscah Jeptoo crossed the finish line in a time of 2:20.14, some way ahead of fellow Kenyan Edna Kiplagat

A period of silence was observed by thousands competing in the race, and spectators that lined the route.

Kebede's win was his second in London, following victory in the 2010 race. Kenyan Priscah Jeptoo won the elite women's race, while there was early drama when the favourite Tiki Gelena collided with a wheelchair athlete and fell off the pace.

North Korea: Organises Marathon for a change

Having threatened to bomb the United States and warned foreigners to leave South Korea due to an impending thermonuclear war, North Korea returned to domestic matters today by holding its annual marathon in Pyongyang.

The North’s state news agency said a big contingent of foreign runners were expected from countries including Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Ethiopia as well as 600 North Koreans at today's race.

The marathon celebrates tomorrow's 101st anniversary of the birthday of the country’s founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of the current leader Kim Jong Un.

The world needs to do something about North Korea. Some guy just sits somewhere and keeps talking about bombs when the populace suffer from lack of basic amenities

Kenya: Angry mob rip a woman of her clothing because she was dressed "provocatively"

A group of men attacked a woman who was dressed in a mini skirt.

The men attacked the woman claiming that she was dressed inappropriately. The woman was spotted walking on the street in Kitengela, a town in Kenya.

The angry mob claimed the dress was too short. They argued with the woman to change into something more appropriate. When the woman ignored their request the men attacked her and undressed her.

The men then ripped her clothing apart so she could not put them back on, claiming that “it was better for her to go naked because her intentions were clear,” according to press reports in Kenya.

This is happening in the wake of the ban on "mini skirt" in Uganda. I do not know what to say. There are those that would argue for and against with valid points.....so I leave it.