BAMAKO, Mali (AP) -- France's foreign minister said Saturday that "our African friends need to take the lead" in a military intervention to oust extremists from power in northern Mali, though he acknowledged it could be weeks before neighbors are able to do so. Cricket-New Zealand beat South Africa by one wicket
PAARL, South Africa, Jan 19 (Reuters) – New Zealand beat South Africa by one wicket in the first one-day cricket international at Boland Park on Saturday. Scores South Africa 208 all out (F. du Plessis 57, R. McLaren 33; M. McClenaghan 4-20, K. Williamson 4-22) New Zealand 209 for nine (J. Franklin 47 not out, B.J. Watling 45; R. McLaren 4-46, R. Kleinveldt 2-37) (Reporting by Michael Todt; Editing by Clare Fallon)
A town on Mali's frontline switches back and forth
In a potential breakthrough for the fledgling campaign to drive Islamist rebels from their strongholds in Mali, French and Malian troops are poised to secure the town of Diabaly amid reports that rebel forces have abandoned the town.
Alicia Keys juggles Sundance Film Festival debut around Super Bowl, inauguration duties
PARK CITY, Utah – It’s a busy week for Alicia Keys.
France seeks support for Africa's Mali force
ABIDJAN/NIONO, Mali (Reuters) – France called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. The appeal came as African leaders met in Ivory Coast where they are expected to agree details of a regional mission that is due to take over from French forces but is short on financing, planning and even ammunition. France has deployed ground troops and its war planes have bombed a rebel column, halting an Islamist advance. … India's Rahul Gandhi takes Congress' No. 2 post
JAIPUR, India (AP) -- Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, was on Saturday elevated to the governing Congress party's No. 2 post, positioning him to lead the party that his family has long dominated in parliamentary elections next year. New Orleans' new streetcar line will be ready to roll in time for Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS – After months of construction, road closures and flying dust, New Orleans is about ready to open its new streetcar line near the Superdome -- just in time for the Super Bowl.
March protests immigrant's slaying in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Several thousand people marched through central Athens on Saturday to protest a spate of anti-immigrant attacks in Greece, including the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old Pakistani immigrant by su spected right-wing extremists. 
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