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Hostage crisis in Algeria as Mali offensive continues

French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that events in Algeria support the France's ground offensive in neighboring Mali.

Chatter: France says Mali campaign 'developing favorably'

France is confident its troops will soon be out of Mali, the crisis in Syria is only getting worse, 'Argo' sweeps the Golden Globes, and the royal baby has a due date.
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France is confident its troops will soon be out of Mali, the crisis in Syria is only getting worse, 'Argo' sweeps the Golden Globes, and the royal baby has a due date.
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French forces hammer Mali with airstrikes for third day in a row (UPDATES)

French forces continued to hammer Mali with airstrikes for the third consecutive day Sunday, citing "significant casualties" among the country's militant Islamist forces holding control over the northern part of the country.

Mali: First French death confirmed as troops arrive in Bamako

France stepped up its military intervention in Mali on Saturday, continuing airstrikes and sending hundreds of troops into the capital, Bamako.

Timbuktu mausoleums destroyed by Mali Islamists

More of Timbuktu's historic mausoleums have been destroyed by Islamists in Mali, who view the shrines as idolatry.

UN approves Mali military intervention

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved plans for an African-led military force to help reunify Mali.

African leaders prepare for north Mali assault with over 3000-strong force

West African nations have agreed to send a 3,300-strong invasion force to take back northern Mali from Islamists.

Algeria: Hillary Clinton visits to discuss possible Mali intervention

Al Qaeda’s African affiliate, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM, seized control of much of northern Mali this spring after a March coup distracted the country’s military, Bloomberg News reported.
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