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Mugabe's Opponent Quits amid Escalating Violence

In Zimbabwe, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew Sunday from the upcoming runoff election. Tsvangirai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, said he's stepping down because he can no longer watch his supporters being killed for the sake of power.

Co-host Renee Montagne talks to David Coltart, an MDC member of Zimbabwe's parliament.

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