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Retired Gen. Solomon Mujuru, one of Zimbabwe's main political power brokers, died overnight Tuesday in fire at one of his homes. His death raises questons about who will take control of the party of longtime President Robert Mugabe should he die or retire.

    Political broker's death in house fire opens door for party power struggle

    A raging house fire killed one of Zimbabwe's main political brokers, raising questions Tuesday about the battle within longtime President Robert Mugabe's party over who will succeed the ailing 87-year-old leader.

  • Grave diggers show a human skull at Monkey William Mine in Zimbabwe. Hundreds of skeletons found inside one of the mine shafts have added a macabre element to the election for president. (Associated Press)

    Mass grave in Zimbabwe fuels political propaganda

    Hundreds of skeletons found in a remote mine shaft have brought a macabre thrust to election campaigning in Zimbabwe. But the presence of some corpses still with skin, hair and body fluids has raised doubts over claims that white colonial-era troops committed the massacres more than 30 years ago.

  • Mugabe told to concede defeat

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Zimbabwe's divided opposition movement reunited after months of bickering yesterday, declared it had a majority in Parliament and told President Robert Mugabe to concede defeat in presidential elections.

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