Three French Soldiers Die in Mali Mine Blast

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Three French peacekeeping soldiers died after their armored car ran over a landmine in Mali, the French presidency said Wednesday.

One soldier was killed immediately in the blast that happened on Tuesday.

In addition, French President Francois Hollande learned "with great sadness" that two more soldiers had died in the West African country, an official statement said.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team