"The prime minister spoke to President Hollande... to discuss the deteriorating situation... and how the UK can support French military assistance provided to the Malian government to contain rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country, " a spokeswoman said.

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"The prime minister spoke to President Hollande this evening to discuss the deteriorating situation... and how the UK can support French military assistance provided to the Malian government to contain rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country, " a spokeswoman said.

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The U.K., U.S. and Canada have provided cargo planes to support the French effort, and the U.S. is considering further assistance, officials said.

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