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Mali Coup Leaders Promise Elections in 'Reasonable' Time

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   Soldiers who toppled Mali's president in a coup Tuesday are pledging to
   hold new elections within what they say is a "reasonable" time.

   The coup leaders call themselves the National Committee for the
   Salvation of the People. They went on national television Wednesday,
   saying they took over the government to avoid further anarchy and
   insecurity.

   Colonel Ismael Wague said the soldiers are eager for stability, not
   power.

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