Tuareg Rebels, Islamist Militants Clash in Northern Mali

Witnesses in northern Mali say Islamist militants have taken over the town of Gao after clashing with Tuareg rebels Wednesday. A VOA reporter said the MUJAO militant group was able to push the Tuareg separatist MNLA from the town after exchanging heavy weapons fire throughout the day. After the fighting, he said militants reportedly looted storage areas that had been under MNLA control, and there have been unconfirmed reports of casualties. (...)