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During the launch event, Samsung announced all the key features and improvements that could offer its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone a competitive edge over the rivals. However, the manufacturer didn't reveal the U.S. carriers that would offer the device. A latest report said Sprint will launch the highly anticipated handset later this year.

Mali's military junta is hunting for opponents through the capital Bamako, in the third day of fighting with soldiers loyal to ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure.

Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno said on Tuesday that a regional security force must be established to stop Nigerian rebel group Boko Haram before it's too late.

The controlling militia issued a statement on Tuesday saying they were in control of key sites around the capital, including the state broadcasting building, the airport, and a major military base in Kati.

West-African regional bloc ECOWAS will send troops Mali and Guinea-Bissau to try to pressure their new juntas to reinstate civilian rule.

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Three military representatives close to the coup that toppled Mali's democratically-elected government gained key security position in new government.

The International Criminal Court may investigate possible war crimes -- including rape and the conscription of child soldiers -- in Mali committed since political violence erupted there in January.

In less than two weeks Samsung Galaxy S3, the successor of Galaxy S2 will be unveiled in London on the Olympic ground. However, at the same time, in the May 3 event, where the tech enthusiasts who are eagerly waiting for the next gen phone, they will also witness the launch of Samsung's latest service S-Cloud with the new device.

Another 'leaked' image of Samsung Galaxy S3 hits the Internet. Rumored features of the 4.6-inch phone will include quad-core processor running at 1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, a Mali-400MP GPU, Ice Cream Sandwich OS and a screen with 320ppi pixel density and 720p resolution. The Korean company may also introduce S-Cloud service and Galaxy tab 2 (10.1)

Ex-president Amadou Toumani Toure arrived in Senegal Thursday night as the release of his associates eased political tensions

Former Mali President Amadou Toumani Toure was ousted last month following a military coup

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HTC One X is receiving raving reviews since its launch. While the HTC flagship is being touted as the King among the Android phones, our very favorite Samsung Galaxy S2 is also getting its much-awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update and preparing to give the last fight against the so-called king before the company phases it out with the launch of Galaxy S3.

The military has taken over the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, in a coup d'etat on Thursday, a few weeks before the country's presidential elections.

Adding to Mali’s insurmountable problems is the threat of civil war, prompted by an insurgency in the north by the minority Tuareg people.

As Mali prepares to organize new elections following the swearing in of interim president Dioncounda Traoré on Thursday, crises in the north continue to escalate.

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Avion Gold Corp reported a 30 percent rise in first-quarter production at its Tabakoto and Segala projects in Mali, sending its shares up about 20 percent, but said its mill expansion may be delayed as the coup-hit West African country limps back to normal.

Mali's ousted president penned a resignation letter Sunday and in the presence of reporters handed it to an emissary to deliver to the country's new leaders.

The head of Mali's Parliament, Dioncounda Traore, who was exiled following last month's military coup, returned Saturday as interim president after rebel army leader Captain Amadou Sanogo agreed to reinstate constitutional rule.