Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
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Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
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Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.
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Read MoreJapan’s defence minister denies militarism, criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan has been steadily increasing its defence budget, setting spending records for 12 consecutive years. Its latest budget, approved in…
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Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over…
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As Cuba heads into another month of blackouts due to the near-total fuel blockade imposed by the US, many say…
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