France Expands Presence in Volatile CAR

French forces are widening their presence in the Central African Republic, where fighting between armed groups has left nearly 300 people dead over the past few days. The French intervention force, which had been patrolling the capital, Bangui, has begun deploying to western and northern parts of the country. Additional French soldiers arrived from neighboring Cameroon on Saturday. French defense ministry spokesman Gilles Jarron says the French contingent has reached its "full...

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