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2 February 2013 Last updated at 22:04 ET

France vows to help rebuild MaliFrancois Hollande in Timbuktu, 2 February

French President Francois Hollande promises to help rebuild Mali, after launching an offensive against Islamists who seized the north of the country.

Hisham Qandil (file picture)Protesters confront Egyptian PM

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil says he was confronted by "youths and troublemakers" on Cairo's Tahrir Square amid continuing opposition protests.

Mali's goalkeeper Soumbeyla Diakite (C) is congratulated by teammates after they beat South Africa on penaltiesHosts South Africa knocked out

Mali beat hosts South Africa on penalties in quarters-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, as Ghana go through against Cape Verde. BBC Sport

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Mali conflict: Elated Timbuktu residents hail Hollande Watch

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A rapturous crowd of 3,000 Timbuktu residents give an elated welcome to France's President Hollande, credited with liberating the ancient town from months of brutal occupation by Islamist militants.

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