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| U.S. raises military involvement in Mali | | The United States, already transporting French troops and equipment into Mali, will begin conducting aerial refueling missions to help in the battle against Islamic militants. |
| 6 reasons Mali matters | | Within the past few days, French combat forces have deployed to the West African state of Mali to halt the advance of militant Islamist fighters toward the capital and to help the Malian army begin to reclaim towns previously occupied by the militants. After intense airstrikes against rebel strongholds, French ground forces are moving north to try to dislodge the fighters. |
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