Mali War News Updates -- January 18, 2013

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Mali Army 'Regains Konna And Diabaly' From Rebels -- BBC

Islamist fighters have withdrawn from two towns in central Mali following French air strikes, officials say.

Mali's army earlier said it had recaptured Konna, which triggered the French intervention after it was seized by the rebels.

Now the mayor of Diabaly says soldiers have taken control of the town.

Islamist fighters in neighbouring Algeria say they have kidnapped foreign gas workers in retaliation for France's involvement in the Mali conflict.

Meanwhile, the UN refugee agency says it fears the fighting could force 700,000 people from their homes.

Some 150,000 people have already gone to neighbouring countries, Reuters news agency reports.

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More News On The War In Mali

Mali Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Mali Conflict: Complete coverage -- Al Jazeera
Mali army retakes key towns from rebels -- Al Jazeera

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