 euronews | Malian forces push north toward Islamist stronghold Gao Reuters Canada SEGOU, Mali (Reuters) - Government forces advanced into northern Mali on Friday and reached the town of Hombori, some 160 km (100 miles) south of the Islamist rebel stronghold of Gao, after French air strikes drove back the militants, military sources said. The fight against Al-Qaeda in Mali could be a sign of how the West's wars are ... French planes destroy Islamist bases in Mali French air strikes head northwards, launch attacks near Gao |
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