UN backs Burundi force as Africa leaders debate troops

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned African leaders Saturday of the need for action in troubled Burundi at a summit hoping to end armed crises across the continent. African Union leaders face an unprecedented vote on deploying a 5,000-strong peacekeeping force despite Burundi's vehement opposition, but Ban was clear troops were needed to stem violence. "Leaders who stand by while civilians are slaughtered in their name must be held responsible," Ban said, adding the crisis in Burundi require