Despite intensive aerial bombardments by French warplanes, Islamist insurgents grabbed more territory in Mali on Monday and got much closer to the capital, French and Malian authorities said. (Jan. 14)
Mali Rebels Gain Ground Despite French Fighting
Updated: 06:37:41 PM, Mon 14 January 2013
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