Mali Coup: Rebels Seize Desert Capital Kidal -- BBC
Rebels in Mali have captured the town of Kidal, just a week after the military seized power saying the army needed more equipment to fight the insurgents.
Kidal, which has 40,000 inhabitants, is by far the biggest town seized by the Tuareg rebels.
As the news was coming through, coup leader Capt Amadou Sanogo asked for foreign help to tackle the rebels.
The coup has been condemned - Mali's neighbours have threatened sanctions.
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More News On The Tuareg Rebellion In Mali
Tuareg Rebels Seize Northern Mali Town -- Voice of America
Rebels seize northern Mali town of Kidal-- Global Post
Tuareg rebels use rockets, gunfire to attack northern city in Mali -- Washington Post/AP
Tuareg rebels seize northern Malian city of Kidal -- USA Today/AP
Mali's isolated junta seeks help to stop rebels -- AFP
Mali coup leader wants foreign help to fight rebels -- Euronews
Mali's neighbors threaten border closure in aftermath of coup -- CNN
U.S. frustrated with Malian mediation -- UPI