Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the recent coordinated attacks across Mali by al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists, plus more on the UAE's exit from OPEC, South Korea’s plan for nuclear-powered submarines, local elections in the U.K., and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit in the Philippines.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Owen Bonertz, David Wyllie, Michael Archer, and Hua Hsieh. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. 

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