French-led troops 'take Timbuktu airport'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21227053
"French-led troops in Mali have seized the airport in Timbuktu, as they move to capture the historic city from militant Islamists, officials say.
The troops encountered no resistance as they headed towards the city, where a building housing ancient manuscripts has reportedly been set on fire..........."
It appears the militants are melting back into the north and dispersing.