The opposition's last-ditch attempt to block the bill came as the legislation faced its final hurdle in the Lords.

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After the blast, firefighters faced a massive blaze that appeared to have engulfed an entire block.

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He also faced an illegal attempt by an immigration officer at the airport in Nairobi last week to block him from flying to neighbouring Tanzania, he said.

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