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LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia's Parliament suspended its session, sporting events were canceled, even a doctors' strike was called off as the nation mourned its president.Zambians wept on the streets of the capital as they received news of President Levy Mwanawasa's death on Tuesday in the French military hospital where he had been treated since suffering a stroke in June. It was not yet clear when Mwanawasa's body would be flown back to Zambia or when the funeral would be held.

The Zambian flag flew at half staff throughout the country on Wednesday, and radio and television stations replaced normal programs with messages of condolence. Among those aired was a message from the founding president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.

"President Mwanawasa was a true servant of the people who served this country with dignity and honor," Kaunda said. "He observed the rule of law and he gallantly fought graft in all its forms. ... We have lost a great leader who had a real vision for ...

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