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I. Coast's Laurent Gbagbo, on trial after clinging to power

I. Coast's Laurent Gbagbo, on trial after clinging to power

Laurent Gbagbo once fought for democracy in Ivory Coast, but his inability to let go of power proved his downfall and he pushed his once-prosperous country to the brink of civil war. The fiery leader who refused to accept election defeat to rival Alassane Ouattara in 2010 went on trial in The Hague on Thursday […]

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Ivory Coast welcomes 'highly anticipated' start of Gbagbo trial

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Gbagbo trial rekindles controversy in Africa over western justice

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I.Coast ex-leader Gbagbo denies crimes against humanity

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Syrian opposition meets in Saudi, awaiting UN reply

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All eyes on trial of I.Coast's fallen strongman Gbagbo

Gbagbo trial rekindles controversy in Africa over western justice

Gbagbo trial rekindles controversy in Africa over western justice

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Ble Goude: a 'Street General' who compares himself to Mandela

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African leaders to vote on Burundi force at annual summit

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Up to 34,000 flee clashes in Sudan's Darfur: UN

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Syria opposition delays peace talks decision until Thursday

Syria opposition delays peace talks decision until Thursday

Syria opposition delays peace talks decision until Thursday

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