Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo is refusing steadfastly to relinquish power, despite the circle of opposition and UN troops closing in around the Abidjan bunker where he is holed up. Hundreds of his soldiers have been taken prisoner as presidential claimant Alassane Ouatarra spoke out for the first time since his forces began a major push to oust the incumbent. ... http://www.euronews.net/