Nigerian group says troops shot, killed 27 Shiite Muslims

Nigeria's main Shiite Muslim movement says Nigerian troops shot and killed at least 27 of its members during a procession to the capital of Abuja
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IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker in Nigeria

'Utterly devastating': IS-linked extremists kill another abducted health worker in Nigeria
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IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker in Nigeria

'Utterly devastating': IS-linked extremists kill another abducted health worker in Nigeria
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IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker in Nigeria

'Utterly devastating': IS-linked extremists kill another abducted health worker in Nigeria
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Nigeria: IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker

Nigeria says IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker despite Red Cross' urgent plea
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Nigeria: IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker

Nigeria says IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker despite Red Cross' urgent plea
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Nigeria: IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker

Nigeria says IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker despite Red Cross' urgent plea
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Nigeria: IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker

Nigeria says IS-linked extremists kill abducted health worker despite Red Cross' urgent plea
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Pilot dead after 2 Nigeria air force planes crash in capital

Pilot dead after 2 Nigeria air force planes crash in capital during Independence Day rehearsal
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Nigeria construction site collapses, trapping several people

Nigerian rescue officials say they are working to pull out a number of people trapped under the rubble of a collapsed shopping complex that was under construction in the capital, Abuja
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Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion

Palestinian militants have bombarded Israel with dozens of rockets and mortar shells, while Israeli warplanes struck targets throughout the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the most intense exchange of fire since the 2014 war
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The Latest: UN, Egypt working to end Gaza fighting

The United Nations says it is working with Egypt to broker an end to the latest round of fighting in Gaza
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Leaders meet in Italy to find settlement in Libya

Leaders of Libya's quarrelling factions and of countries keen on stabilizing the North African nation meet in Sicily
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Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion

Palestinian militants have bombarded Israel with dozens of rockets and mortar shells, while Israeli warplanes struck targets throughout the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the most intense exchange of fire since the 2014 war
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Congo opposition parties quits pact to back sole candidate

Members of two of the leading opposition parties in Congo now say they don't back a presidential candidate who was chosen by a coalition
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The Latest: Israel bombs Hamas TV station in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has hit Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV station in the Gaza Strip
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Macedonian police issue arrest warrant for former PM

Macedonian police have issued an arrest warrant for the country's former prime minister, who has been convicted to serve a two-year prison sentence over corruption-related charges
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Abu Dhabi summit: Oil production cuts may be necessary

Major oil producers at Abu Dhabi summit say production cuts of up to 1 million barrels per day may be necessary
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Congo opposition protests joint presidential candidate

Members of two of the leading opposition parties in Congo now say they do not back a presidential candidate who was chosen by a coalition
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Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion

Palestinian militants have bombarded Israel with dozens of rockets and mortar shells, while Israeli warplanes struck targets throughout the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the most intense exchange of fire since the 2014 war
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Leaders meet in Italy to find settlement in Libya

Leaders of Libya's quarrelling factions and of countries keen on stabilizing the North African nation meet in Sicily
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Pakistan frees 2 Taliban members as US envoy visits region

Pakistan has released two Taliban officials during U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad's latest visit to the region, in what could be part of American efforts to revive peace talks with the insurgent group, which now controls nearly half of Afghanistan
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The Latest: Israel vows tough response to Gaza rocket fire

Israel's military says it is prepared to step up its efforts against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip if rocket fire at Israel continues
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Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion

Palestinian militants have bombarded Israel with dozens of rockets and mortar shells, while Israeli warplanes struck targets throughout the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the most intense exchange of fire since the 2014 war
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Ethiopia arrests 63 suspected of rights abuses, corruption

Ethiopia has arrested 63 intelligence officials, military personnel and businesspeople on allegations of rights violations and corruption, the country's attorney general announced Monday
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Ethiopia arrests 63 suspected of rights abuses, corruption

Ethiopia has arrested 63 intelligence officials, military personnel and businesspeople on allegations of rights violations and corruption, the country's attorney general announced Monday
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Ethiopia arrests 63 suspected of rights abuses, corruption

Ethiopia has arrested 63 intelligence officials, military personnel and businesspeople on allegations of rights violations and corruption, the country's attorney general announced Monday
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Congo opposition protests joint presidential candidate

Members of two of the leading opposition parties in Congo now say they do not back a presidential candidate who was chosen by a coalition
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Trump largely alone as world leaders take aim at nationalism

Amid WWI commemoration, Trump largely alone as world leaders take aim at nationalism
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More women in poor countries use contraception, says report

A new report says more women in the poorest countries are using contraception, signifying progress in efforts to make women involved in family planning.
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