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fighter jets, the realities in Mali suggest that President Francois Hollande's first military intervention has had mixed results. • The mission he launched in January helped the Malian government retake control of much of the country from al-Qaida-linked extremists who had seized northern Mali and threatened the capital. The country is heading for elections July 28, but tensions involving rebel Tuaregs in the north linger, along with political instability. • Sunday's events, however, will focus on the positive. • "Their presence is a tribute to those who actively helped to banish terrorism of the Malian territory," Hollande said of the African troops marching in Paris. • ___
Lincecum throws 1st career no-hitter as Giants beat Padres 9-0
• SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Freak is back. • Tim Lincecum tossed aside his recent struggles and pitched his first career no-hitter and the second in the majors in 11 days, a gem saved by a spectacular diving catch by right fielder Hunter Pence in the San Francisco Giants' 9-0 win over last-place San Diego on Saturday night.
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