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Hot Air Balloon Crash in Egypt Kills 19 Tourist
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A hot air balloon crash over Luxor, an ancient Egyptian city has killed 19 tourists.
Read more...French Intervention In Mali Reveals Consequences Of Re-Colonialism
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Orionist, Wikimedia Commons (http://www.pressenza.com/2013/01/french-malian-military-restrict-access-of-media-to-conflict-areas)
Mali has become even more unstable.
Read more...France Takes Last Islamist Stronghold In Mali
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Tuareg separatists remain unwilling to accept the Malian Army. (Magharebia/Flickr)
French troops captured the town of Kidal.
Read more...Mali Insurgents Burn Ancient Manuscripts In Timbuktu
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VIDEO: French forces helped oust the militants, but instability remains.
Read more...France Calls For Greater U.S. Role In Mali Battle
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U.S. hasn't decided what to do.
Read more...France Goes On The Offensive In Mali
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French troops expanded their presence in Mali. (US Army Africa/Flickr)
France ratcheted up its efforts to defeat militants in Mali.
Read more...U.S. Hesitates To Aid French
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As France looks to support Mali, the Obama Administration is still considering the pros and cons.
Read more...Islamist Fighters In Mali Promise Attack On France
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"France has attacked Islam. We will strike at the heart of France."
France Launches Third Day Of Airstrikes In Mali
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Flag of Mali (Wikimedia Commons)
Troops aim to stop the southward advance of al-Qaeda-linked insurgents into the capital of Bamako.
Read more...Rebels Continue Advance In Central African Republic
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A rebel fighter in Central African Republic (hdptcar on flickr)
Violent rebellion in Central African Republic continues.
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