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Clashes between Guinea protesters and police leave 19 hurt

At least 19 people were injured Thursday in clashes between Guinea police and opposition protesters demanding long-delayed legislative polls, a demonstration that drew thousands and paralysed the city. Security forces fired tear gas and beat people back with their batons as they tried to prevent youths from approaching.