French president in Mali visit
There was a hero's welcome for France's President Hollande when he arrived in Timbuktu. He was visiting the desert city in Mali, after its recapture from Islamic extremists.
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Jean-Yves Le Drian said they had been killed in airstrikes and direct combat with French troops.
On Tuesday, France's Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said French troops will begin pulling out of Mali in March.
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Read the full story'Great mood' in Timbuktu after President's visit
by Rohit Kachroo - Africa CorrespondentCar horns beeping, kids screaming - great mood in Timbuktu tonight. They're celebrating a wedding - and today's visit by President Hollande. Now celebrations for Mali's AFCON soccer victory. Good day in Timbuktu.
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Hero's welcome for French President in Timbuktu
There was a hero's welcome for France's President Hollande when he arrived in Timbuktu today. He was visiting the desert city in Mali, after its recapture from Islamic extremists. Our Africa Correspondent Rohit Kachroo was in Timbuktu to witness scenes of jubilation.
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Celebrations in Timbuktu as 'thank you' to France
by Rohit Kachroo - Africa CorrespondentDancing, singing, flag-waving celebrations greeted France's President Hollande in Timbuktu.
It's a 'thank you' to France for their intervention.
Hollande greets troops in Timbuktu
French President Francois Hollande has arrived in the Malian town of Timbuktu to greet French troops:
Francois Hollande arrives in Mali
French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Mali for a visit to French troops fighting Islamist rebels in the African country.
French president expected to visit Mali today
French president Francois Hollande is expected to meet Mali's Interim President Dioncounda Traore today in the Malian capital of Bamako, according to French media reports.