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Madagascar police and supporters of the African country’s ousted president clashed in running street battles Friday, leaving two people dead and six injured, officials said.
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First Lady of Cameroon Chantal Biya,left, and Paris Hilton arrive at the African First Ladies’ Health Summit Gala on Tuesday April 21, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
