Showdown for Ivory Coast rivals

Troops supporting the UN-recognised president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, appear poised for a final push to oust his rival, Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to give up the presidency. In the main city, Abidjan, pro-Ouattara forces have launched anassault on the fortified presidential residence. French troops have taken about 500 foreigners to a military camp amid increasing insecurity in the city. Mr Ouattara's supporters launched a fresh offensive on Monday. The BBC's John James in the central city of Bouake says this looks like the final hours for Laurent Gbagbo's government. An Abidjan resident said fighting was raging in the northern...