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Where have all the Jihadists in Mali gone?

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France has triumphed in its three-week military campaign against Jihadists in Mali, but faces a tougher time in the long run, argues The Economist.

Beckham joins French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain

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British football star David Beckham has joined French club Paris Saint-Germain, promising to donate his earnings to a local childrens' charity.

Storm halts French advance into last Mali stronghold

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France says a sandstorm is preventing its forces from entering the town of Kidal in northern Mali in their offensive against Islamist militants.

Storm halts French advance into last Mali stronghold

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France says a sandstorm is preventing its forces from entering the town of Kidal in northern Mali in their offensive against Islamist militants.

With Timbuktu taken, France eyes pullback

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Following the recapture of Timbuktu, the last major target in the Franco-Malian drive against Islamist rebels, Paris looks to step down its role.

Briton held over murder of woman in Nîmes

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The 32 year-old neighbour of a mother who was stabbed and sexually assaulted after going jogging is being questioned as a suspect of her murder.

Minister says France 'totally bankrupt'

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French employment minister Michel Sapin has caused his government major embarassment after he described the country as “totally bankrupt”.

UK to send troops to support French Mali campaign

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Britain says it is to deploy about 330 military personnel to Mali and West Africa to support French forces unseating Islamist rebels.

France warns of Islamist threat in Syria

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French foreign minister calls for more aid for mainstream Syrian opposition warning that Islamist militants could take control of the country.

French troops take Timbuktu airport

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French paratroopers have taken control of the airport and roads surrounding fabled Malian desert town of Timbuktu as Islamists flee.