Mediagazer: Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern Mali (Reuters)

11:35 AM ET, November 3, 2013

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Mark Hosenball / Reuters:

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Reuters:

Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern Mali — (Reuters) - Two French radio journalists were killed by gunmen in northern Mali on Saturday shortly after being abducted in the town of Kidal, French and Malian officials said. — The French government confirmed that 58-year old Claude Verlon …

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David Grossman / The Verge:

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Louise Watt / Associated Press:

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