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October 30, 2014

Burkina Faso: Protesters Set Parliament on Fire 
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In the West African nation of Burkina Faso, protesters have set fire to
parliament to protest a possible extension of the president's rule.
Parliament was set to consider changing the constitution to let
President Blaise Compaoré run for re-election. He first seized power in
a coup in 1987.

 

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