Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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U.S.: Court rejects States’ lawsuit over federal layoffs
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to freeze $4 billion in foreign aid
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Trump announces new federal guidance on prayer in public schools
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Ivory Coast excludes ex-President Gbagbo, opposition leader Thiam from October 25 election
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