Nigerians free hundreds in raid on Boko Haram camps, army says
Nigerian troops rescued 338 people held captive at suspected Boko Haram terrorist camps, the Nigerian army said in a statement Wednesday. At least 30 Boko Haram terrorists were killed during the operation on Tuesday, which freed 192 children,138 women and eight men. The army said it recovered arms and ammunition during the raid.
Nigerians free hundreds in raid on Boko Haram camps, army says
Nigerian troops rescued 338 people held captive at suspected Boko Haram terrorist camps, the Nigerian army said in a statement Wednesday. At least 30 Boko Haram terrorists were killed during the operation on Tuesday, which freed 192 children,138 women and eight men. The army said it recovered arms and ammunition during the raid.
Showdown in the South China Sea: How did we get here?
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Prince Harry goes to Washingto
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China says it warned and tracked U.S. warship in South China Sea
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ISIS ties foes to ancient Palmyra columns and blows them up
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Saudi blogger Raif Badawi to be flogged again, wife says
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U.S. weighing 'direct action on the ground' in Iraq
The U.S. is considering increasing its attacks on ISIS through more ground action and airstrikes, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday.
Saudi prince held on suspicion of drug smuggling in Lebanon
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Deaths, damage reported in powerful Afghanistan quake
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