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Zimbabwe opposition says power-sharing talks fail

Oct. 17, 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition leader said Friday that four days of "intense" negotiations have failed to break a deadlock in power-sharing talks and called for intervention by regional and African leaders. Morgan Tsvangirai addressed reporters after talks with...
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