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Former US Ambassador Says France Indirectly Paid Islamist Militants – Voice of America
CBC.ca Former US Ambassador Says France Indirectly Paid Islamist MilitantsVoice of AmericaA former U.S. diplomat says France channeled millions of dollars in ransom payments to the Islamist militants it is now fighting in Mali. Vicki Huddleston, the former U.S. ambassador … Continue reading
French Defense Minister: France in a ‘Real War’ Against Extremists in Mali – Voice of America
CBS News French Defense Minister: France in a 'Real War' Against Extremists in MaliVoice of AmericaFrench Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says France is in a "real war" in northern Mali. Le Drian told France's Europe 1 radio Wednesday that … Continue reading
‘Hundreds’ of rebels killed, France to leave Mali from March – Hindustan Times
Telegraph.co.uk 'Hundreds' of rebels killed, France to leave Mali from MarchHindustan TimesFrench-led forces have killed hundreds of militants in fighting to reclaim northern Mali and with the rebels' last bastion secured, France said Tuesday it will begin withdrawing troops in … Continue reading
France plans to withdraw after retaking north Mali – USA TODAY
CBS News France plans to withdraw after retaking north MaliUSA TODAYFrance plans to leave northern Mali soon, now that its troops have retaken northern Mali from jihadist militias. Its strategy relies on handing control of an area the size of … Continue reading
France rolls north in Mali, but daunting second phase looms – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor France rolls north in Mali, but daunting second phase loomsChristian Science Monitor… • A daily summary of global reports on security issues. Skip to next paragraph. Whitney Eulich. Latin America Editor. Whitney Eulich is the Monitor's Latin … Continue reading
With Timbuktu Retaken, France Signals It Plans to Pull Back in Mali – New York Times
New York Times With Timbuktu Retaken, France Signals It Plans to Pull Back in MaliNew York TimesSEGOU, Mali — French paratroopers arrived in the ancient desert oasis of Timbuktu on Monday, securing its airport and main roads as thousands of … Continue reading
Germany, France celebrate reconciliation, say they’ll produce joint proposals on … – Fox News
New York Times Germany, France celebrate reconciliation, say they'll produce joint proposals on …Fox NewsBERLIN – Germany and France will produce joint proposals on improving economic coordination in the European Union this spring, the countries' leaders said Tuesday, downplaying recent … Continue reading
Malian troops take key town; France weighs sending more fighters – CNN
Livemint Malian troops take key town; France weighs sending more fightersCNNSevare, Mali (CNN) — The Malian military says it has gained control of the central Mali town of Diabaly, a key advance in the battle against Islamist militants in the … Continue reading
France Wants US to Do More in Mali – Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail France Wants US to Do More in MaliWall Street JournalPARIS—France is increasingly upset by what it sees as limited Obama administration support for the war it is waging in Mali against al Qaeda militants, as well as … Continue reading
