Nigerian Islamist raid in northeast town kills 55 - military
 

07-05-13 10:40 PM

BAMA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Suspected members of the Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram armed with machineguns laid siege on the north-eastern town of Bama on Tuesday, freeing over 100 prison inmates and leaving 55 people dead, the military said. Related Stories Ireland given more time to reach pay deal with unions U.S. requests talks with Bahrain over 2011 labour crackdown U.S., Russia push for ...

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