French Troops Continue Operation Against Mali Islamists -- BBC
French forces have continued to launch air strikes against Islamist militants in Mali and sent troops to protect the capital, Bamako.
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said army units had attacked a column of rebels heading towards the central town of Mopti.
He also revealed that a French pilot had been killed in fighting on Friday.
The French troops deployed on Friday after Mali's army lost control of a strategically important town.
Mali's government said its forces had recaptured the town, Konna, after the air strikes, but it was not clear if all Islamist fighters had left the area.
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MIDDLE EAST
NATO allies hold off on weapons, military support for Syrian rebels.
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Russia rejects Assad exit as precondition for Syria deal.
Lebanon wants help dealing with Syrian refugees.
Saudi king allows women on top advisory council.
Palestinian protest on land assigned for E1 settlement.
Iraq threatens to seize oil shipments, sue dealers.
ASIA
N. Korea tells China planning nuclear test: report.
Obama, Karzai accelerate end of U.S. combat role in Afghanistan.
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Malaysia opposition holds mass election rally.
Myanmar helicopter crashes in northern battle zone.
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Sri Lanka Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake is impeached.
Vietnam admits deploying bloggers to support government.
China said to crack down on censorship protests.
Beijing air pollution soars to hazard level.
Bushfires rage on in Australia 'helped' by climate change.
AFRICA
Hundreds of French troops drive back Mali rebels.
Minister: French pilot killed in Mali helicopter raid. France suffers first loss in Mali air strikes.
West African states poised to send troops to fight Mali rebels. ECOWAS to deploy troops to secure Mali. Niger says sending 500 soldiers to Mali operation.
Central African Republic signs peace deal with rebels. Central African Republic president and rebels to form coalition government.
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Somali 'Big Mouth' quits pirate industry.
Zambia bans hunting of lions and leopards.
EUROPE
Bosnian court: 20 years for Srebrenica killer.
Belfast cops attacked on 40th day of flag protest.
Anarchist bombs explode near Greek journalists' homes.
Spanish police say seized items intended for Iran nuclear program.
Key witness in Berlusconi sex trial set to testify on Monday.
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AMERICAS
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