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French Strikes in Mali Rebel Zone Supplant Caution of U.S.

BAMAKO, Mali — France shoved aside months of international hesitation about storming the region after every other effort by the United States and its allies to thwart the extremists had failed.

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Hollande, Long Seen as Soft, Shifts Image With Firm Stance

PARIS — French intervention in Mali and a rescue mission in Somalia have put President François Hollande in a more somber, and decisive, light.

Greece Sees Gold Boom, but at a Price

IERISSOS, Greece — For many Greeks, new mining operations are a symbol of their country’s willingness to accept any economic development, regardless of the environmental cost.

Newtown Debates the Fate of a School

Residents in Newtown, Conn., attended the first of what might be several meetings to decide the future of Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Michael Mack was given a standing ovation on Friday after performing
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Private Pain, Played Out on Public Stage

In performances in Boston, Michael Mack talks about being sexually abused by a priest at the age of 11, and eventually arriving at his abuser’s doorstep decades later.

A Data Crusader, a Defendant and Now, a Cause

Aaron Swartz has come to symbolize a debate over cases against those who believe in “freeing” information.

Armstrong’s Brand, Bound Tight With His Charity

The fates of Lance Armstrong and his foundation, Livestrong, are again linked as both try to rebound from a doping scandal that led to his ignominious fall.

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China’s Economy Revives, but So Do Fears of Inflation

GUANGZHOU — The pace of China’s expansion may not be enough to pull the global economy out of its half-decade funk. Imports are growing less than half as fast as its exports.

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German University Builds Bridge to Eastern Europe

The Europa-Universität Viadrina has a goal of linking the East and West and attracting a third of the student body from abroad.

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Memo From Cuba
After Decades, Cuba Eases Travel Rules to Maintain Ties

HAVANA — Islanders will be allowed to spend more time overseas before they forfeit their residency, a concession that reflects the government’s desire for closer ties with Cubans living abroad.

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U.S. Warplanes Enter Somalia Airspace

The planes were sent to support an attempt by French commandos to rescue a French agent held hostage in Somalia.

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Egyptian Court Rejects Verdict Against Mubarak

CAIRO — While a court threw out Hosni Mubarak’s conviction for failing to prevent the deaths of protesters, the former Egyptian president is being held for investigation on other charges.

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In California, It’s U.S. vs. State Over Marijuana

The case against Matthew R. Davies, who started a medical marijuana business, highlights the clash between the federal government and states that have legalized marijuana use.

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Golden Globes
Golden Globes to ‘Argo’ and ‘Les Misérables’

“Homeland” and “Girls” also won awards, and Daniel Day-Lewis won for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.

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Saluting Girl Power

Female wunderkinds dominated the broadcast.

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