Mali

Seven hostages from Greece, Italy and Lebanon who were kidnapped by militants are said to have been executed.

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France's defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says Mali had terrorist structure able to accommodate young radicals from Europe.

Mystery surrounds image of ringleader who led rebels in raid on In Amenas gas plant.

Algeria's In Amenas gas plant attack mastermind Belmokhtar 'leading the fighting' against Chadian forces.

Death of militant behind Algeria’s In Amenas gas plant siege regarded as blow to al-Qaida.

HTC One takes on Samsung's Galaxy S3 in battle of heavyweight quad-core smartphones.

Militant was reportedly involved in killing of British tourist Edwin Dyer in 2009.

A detailed feature comparison of the two leading tablet rivals, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and Apple iPad Mini.

IBTimes TV presenter Marverine Cole examines the international response to the crisis in Mali.

France's defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said violent fighting ongoing in Mali's northern mountain region near Algerian border.

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Prime Minister David Cameron described the threat in North Africa as 'a global one.'

Clashes between al-Qaida-linked militants and Chadian troops in Ifoghas mountains, suspected hideout of militants.

Family of six and a friend abducted near border with Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants.

Aid agency warns that proliferation of arms and non-state militias pose unprecedented challenge.

Involving Tuareg MNLA group in nation-building effort is vital for Mali, consul Mark Saade tells IBTimes UK.

Samsung Galaxy S4 is expected top feature Home Button and will not have S Pen functionality.

Al-Qaida offshoot takes responsibility for surprise attack in northern Mali.

Nigeria face Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Johannesburg, with Victor Moses remaining an injury concern.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 expected to receive Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update.

Ex-US ambassador Vicki Huddleston claims four French hostages still held by Salafist kidnappers in Mali.

Malian troops have exchanged fire with Presidential Red Berets in Bamako, killing at least one.

Economic interests as much as post-colonial 'friendship' have pushed President Francois Hollande into military intervention.

Samsung is rumoured to launch its highly-anticipated flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, on 15 March.

President Dioncounda Traore to negotiate with MNLA secular separatist Tuareg rebel movement.

French jets target Islamist bases in Kidal and Tessalit regions after Hollande visit to Mali.

Former UK prime minister warns of 'long, difficult, messy' campaign that will take 'a generation'

Galaxy Tab 3 GT-P3200 specifications revealed in a recent GLBenchmark listing.

Islamists vow 'European Summer' similar to Arab Spring in Middle East.