Zimbabwe's army denies a military takeover of the government is underway

Hours after witnesses first described hearing explosions and gunfire in the capital of Harare, Zimbabwe's army said in a televised statement what is taking place is not "a military takeover of government" and President Robert Mugabe is safe and under protection. The army is targeting people who "were committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country," the statement said. "As soon as we have accomplished our mission, we expect that the situation will return to normal...