Military coup d'etat overthrows Burkina Faso gov't

A military coup d'etat overthrew the government of the West African country of Burkina Faso on Thursday. The army announced it has seized power and dissolved parliament, appointing a transitional government. The coup occurred after protesters set fire to the parliament building protesting now deposed President Blaise Compaoré's 27 years in power. The army said it would restore constitutional rule in 12 months. teleSUR