The first ground assault by French troops against Islamist rebels in Mali is well underway.<br /><br />Columns of French armoured vehicles is one of many advancing north towards rebel positions from the town of Niono, 300 kilometres from the capital Bamako.<br /><br />A Malian Army spokesman says French special forces are taking part in the operation.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
