Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou Airport Closed Amidst Protests; All Flights Canceled

The airport in Burkina Faso's capital city of Ouagadougou was shut down on Thursday as thousands of anti-government demonstrators set the parliament building on fire and protested against the extension of President Blaise Compaore's 27-year rule. All flights in and out of the airport have been canceled until further notice.