French Deny Trying to Oust Ivory Coast Leader; Government Loyalists Form a 'Human Shield' Near Gbagbo's Home

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Thousands of government loyalists massed outside the home of Ivory Coast's president Monday, facing off against French armored vehicles in response to urgent appeals for a "human shield" around the hard-line leader, amid fears of an overthrow.

French and Ivory Coast military leaders, appearing together on state television, appealed for calm following three days of violent protests that the Red Cross said had wounded more than 500 people. Two hospitals reported five dead and 250 wounded in Monday's clashes alone.

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French Deny Trying to Oust Ivory Coast Leader; Government Loyalists Form a 'Human Shield' Near Gbagbo's Home

The U.N. Security Council met to consider sanctions and the African Union came out in support ...

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