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Protests in paradise as riots follow coup in Maldives

Maldives President

Supporters of the Maldives' former president rioted Wednesday as the country's new leader appealed for an end to the political turmoil in this Indian Ocean nation.

 

Yemeni President leaves country for medical treatment

President Ali Abdullah Saleh left Yemen and flew into Saudi Arabia on Sunday for medical treatment, pitching Yemen deeper into turmoil after months of protests against his three-decade rule.

 

Ouattara inaugurated as Ivory Coast president

Alassane Ouattara has been inaugurated as Ivory Coast's president after months of violence and political turmoil.

 

Yemeni militants seize control of weapons factory

Islamic militants seized control of a weapons factory and a nearby town in Yemen's south Sunday, said a witness and security officials, as political turmoil around the country causes security to unravel.

 

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