BBC News | Mali conflict: French set for key ground combat BBC News French troops are set for their first major ground combat with Islamist rebels in Mali after heading out from the capital, Bamako. A convoy of about 30 armoured vehicles set out on Tuesday for Diabaly, 350km (220 miles) to the north, a town captured by the ... France to triple troops in Mali, regional deployment deal delayed Mali conflict: French troops prepare for ground offensive France's Decision to Intervene in Mali |

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