U S cautious as Mali crisis deepens with French offensive
The United States responds cautiously to Mali’s widening civil war while France conducts airstrikes and deploys troops. U S aid focuses on logistics and intelligence with no direct military involvement likely, amid hostage crises in Algeria and regional instability.
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Syrian gunmen murder over 100 in central village
Sunni village killings reported by activists mix sectarian fears as pro Assad fighters torch homes and target women and children. In Afghanistan, U S soldier Robert Bales diagnosed with PTSD and traumatic brain injury as prosecutors seek the death penalty for two Kandahar village shootings.
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Americans split on debt limit rise amid spending cut demand
An Associated Press GfK poll shows 53 percent expect a major economic crisis if the debt limit isn’t extended while 27 percent anticipate a somewhat likely crisis and 17 percent doubt the threat. Voters lean toward Republican demands linking any boost to spending cuts.
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