Amid Unrest, Burkina Faso President Refuses to Resign

Burkina Faso's president has refused to step down, insisting he will stay in power and lead a transitional government that was announced following violent protests. At least three protesters were killed and dozens more injured Thursday after hundreds of people stormed parliament and other government buildings in the capital, Ouagadougou. The protesters were upset over a proposed constitutional amendment to allow for another presidential term for President Blaise Compaore, who has...

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