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Islamist Group Claims Responsibility for Cell Phone Tower Attacks in Nigeria

September 7, 2012
Lifestyle & Belief

Recently, more than 30 cell phone towers have been targeted in northern Nigeria. Friday, the militant Islamist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for attacking the towers.

Islamist Group Claims Responsibility for Cell Phone Tower Attacks in Nigeria
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African House Made of Plastic Bottles

November 9, 2011
Business, Economics and Jobs
African House Made of Plastic Bottles
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Nigeria: Halliburton plans plea bargain in Cheney corruption case

December 7, 2010
Agence France-Presse
Nigeria: Halliburton plans plea bargain in Cheney corruption case

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