Former Ivorian President Henri Konan Bdi, who is a candidate in the upcoming election, says the vote can still take place on November 29.

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He said the committee did not take a vote on whether to fire him during a closed-door meeting Saturday.

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The Senate isn't expected to take a final vote on its package of gun-control legislation, in essence leaving the issue tabled.

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He halted cross-party talks on Thursday, with a debate and vote on his proposals due to take place in Parliament on Monday.

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