Timeline: France's efforts to combat Islamist militants in Mali

Thirteen French soldiers died in Mali when their helicopters collided in the dark on Tuesday as they hunted for Islamist militants, highlighting the human cost to France of leading efforts to drive insurgents from the region.<div class="feedflare">
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