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New Mali leader Dioncounda Traore takes over from junta

Mali's new leader, Dioncounda Traore, has threatened a "total war" against separatist rebels in control of much of the country's vast desert north.

Mr Traore's inauguration marks a return to civilian rule following last month's coup in the West African state.

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