France tripling Mali troop levels to prepare land assault
France has announced a jump from 800 to 2,500 troops in Mali amid a failed bombing campaign against al Qaida linked fighters. Officials say preparations point to a land offensive to retake northern territory, with logistics arriving to support thousands of troops in the Sahara.
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Anglo American Platinum to close shafts sell mine cut jobs
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