BBC: Bolivia crisis: Evo Morales says he fled to Mexico as life was at risk
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has arrived in Mexico City saying he asked for asylum because his life was in danger.
Mr Morales resigned on Sunday after weeks of protests over a disputed presidential election result.
The Mexican jet carrying him landed at an airport in Mexico City, where he gave a brief news conference.
Mr Morales said he was forced to stand down but did so willingly "so there would be no more bloodshed".
The left-wing leader said he and the Bolivian government were "very grateful" to Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, whom he credited with saving his life.
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ASIA
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Afghanistan to swap Taliban militants for American, Australian captives.
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Uighur researchers say China running hundreds more camps.
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AFRICA
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UN says G5 Sahel force needs more support in anti-jihadist fight.
President approves February vote in turbulent Guinea.
Kenyans rage against police brutality after beating video.
Mauritius PM Jugnauth takes oath after election win.
Libyan lives overturned as civilians bear the brunt of the battle for Tripoli.
Russia wants end to embargo on C.Africa diamonds.
France's Macron urged to take action in Cameroon Anglophone crisis.
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DR Congo doctors hope to eliminate Ebola by end of year.
EUROPE
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Denmark reinstates border checks at crossings to Sweden after bombings.
British Labor Party hit by cyberattack in middle of election campaign.
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Court of Justice: EU nations must label Israeli products.
AMERICAS
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