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Dozens dead as Ivorian troops clash with militia

  • Red Cross recovers 40 bodies from recent fighting

  • Clashes highlight struggle to restore security

  • Other parts of Abidjan returning to normal

By Ange Aboa

ABIDJAN, May 3 (Reuters) - Dozens of bodies littered the streets of an Abidjan neighbourhood on Tuesday as fighting continued between Ivory Coast troops and the remnants of a militia loyal to deposed leader Laurent Gbagbo.

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