West African body gearing up for tough fight in Mali

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The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

West Africa's regional body is gearing up for a tough fight to help Mali's government forces reclaim the north of the country from Islamist militants, telling the U.N. Security Council on Monday it needs major combat assets, including fighter jets.

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