French Troops Are Battling Islamic Militants In Mali

Reuters: French troops kill around a dozen Islamist militants in Mali

Update: French troops put a dozen terrorists in Mali out of action -- AP

WNU Editor: The UN is also having problems in Mali .... At least three killed after U.N. troops in Mali fire at protest (Reuters). But the following report is an indication that people are now fighting back against the rebels  .... Mali's MNLA Tuareg rebels hit by suicide bombers (BBC.