Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Gives Up the Fight, Say France and UN

Two generals close to Laurent Gbagbo were Tuesday holding talks to work out the conditions under which he could surrender, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said. UN officials confirm that Gbagbo is ready to throw in the towel.

Foreign Affairs Minister Alain Juppé confirmed that negotiations were taking place to end Gbagbo's attempt to hang on to Côte d'Ivoire's presidency, despite international recognition of his rival, Alassane Ouattara.

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