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February 01, 2013

Iraq PM tries one-size-fits-all to solve problems
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 1, 2013
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's efforts to solve myriad issues, including angry rallies against him, with a one-size-fits-all approach is likely to prolong Iraq's perennial crises, experts say. More than six years into his rule, the premier is no stranger to stand-offs. But the latest crisis pitting him against many of his erstwhile cabinet partners as protests have raged for more than a month in the north and west is decidedly more dangerous, one analyst believes. "This is around the 10th c ... read more

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French air strikes hit Islamist bases in north Mali France said Thursday its warplanes had hit Islamist command posts near the last militant stronghold in northern Mali, as the UN mulled a peacekeeping force to take over the fast-moving French-led operation. ... more		France in 'final phase' of Mali intervention: experts France is entering the final phase of its military intervention in Mali after a lightning advance that quickly exposed the weakness of Islamist rebels holding the country's north, experts said. ... more		French enter last main Islamist-held town in northern Mali French troops on Wednesday entered Kidal, the last Islamist bastion in Mali's north to be recaptured in a whirlwind Paris-led offensive amid reports the radicals have regrouped in remote hills near Algeria. ... more
				Madagascar cyclone kills five Five people were killed as pounding rain and high winds from tropical cyclone Felleng battered Madagascar on Thursday, officials said. ... more		Madagascar braces for cyclone Felleng Heavy rains and gale force winds pelted northeastern Madagascar Wednesday as strengthening tropical cyclone Felleng barrelled toward the island's east coast. ... more

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6.7 magnitude quake hits northern Chile: USGS A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Chile on Wednesday, killing a woman, knocking out electricity and phone services, and sending panicked residents running into the streets. ... more		Fresh flooding hits northern Mozambique At least 17,000 more people have fled fresh floods in Mozambique as heavy rains pounded the central and northern parts of the country, killing seven and taking the death toll to 55, media reported on Wednesday. ... more		AALTO plans Zephyr stratospheric hub in northern Australia and seeks local payload partners Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal power UAH lands first DARPA award for biological sciences department		Betting on Mediterranean Shale: 3 Plays, 1 Winner The Mediterranean has joined the shale game, but as most of Europe's Mediterranean countries drag their feet, all eyes are on Israel, Turkey, and Algeria. For Israel, it will be a slow road wi ... more
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DR Congo peace deal signing cancelled: UN The signing of a peace deal for troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where rebels control swathes of mineral-rich territory, was "cancelled" Monday, United Nations officials said. ... more		Britain to send troops to help Mali mission Britain said Tuesday it is ready to boost the number of military personnel helping the French-led mission in Mali to over 300, adding that it was necessary to deny Al-Qaeda the chance to attack the West. ... more		Sidekick autonomy software guides YFQ-42A test mission for CCA program Infleqtion lists shares on NYSE as neutral atom quantum firm Top Chinese gaming companies continue to challenge		US agrees to refuel French warplanes on Mali mission The United States has agreed to refuel French fighter jets waging war against Islamist militants in Mali, officials said Saturday, after weighing the decision for more than two weeks. ... more
				Mozambique military called in to battle floods Mozambique's military has been called in to help tackle severe flooding that has killed 48 people and is likely to spread to the country's central and northern regions, officials said Tuesday. ... more		Dutch court rules in Nigerian farmers' suit against Shell A Dutch court will decide on Wednesday whether Shell should clean up oil damage that destroyed a group of Nigerian farmers' land, a case that could set a precedent for global environmental responsibility. ... more

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	French, Malian troops control Timbuktu: sources French and Malian troops seized control of the fabled city of Timbuktu on Monday, a bastion of radical Islamists occupying northern Mali since last April, military and government sources said. ... more		US military plans drone base near Mali: official The US military plans to set up a base for drones in northwest Africa to bolster surveillance of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the region as well as allied Islamist extremists, a US official told AFP on Monday. ... more		Bound by restrictions, media in Mali struggle to report France is keeping a tight lid on media reporting on the conflict in northern Mali, where foreign journalists there to cover the fighting have been kept away from the frontline. ... more		AU seeks additional troops for Mali mission The African Union is seeking to bolster the strength of the African-led force in Mali, or AFISMA, and has given member states one week to commit troops to the mission, officials said Friday. ... more

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Dutch court to rule in Nigerian farmers' case against Shell		Troops and drones to bolster new UN Congo peace bid		S. Africa tries to capture thousands of runaway crocs		Mozambique floods kill 36, displace tens of thousands		Mozambique flood toll rises to 40

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