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US military team deployed to Nigeria after recent attacks

The U.S. has dispatched a small team of military officers to Nigeria, the general in charge of U.S. Africa Command told reporters in a briefing Tuesday.

6 days ago

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.

6 weeks ago

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria

The president says the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria, claiming the group targeted Christians.

7 weeks ago

Norway takes home top prize in multinational best sniper competition

Norway's duo outshot 34 other teams from 21 other nations.

By Bridget Craig

2 months ago

US advances discussions on troops, sanctions in Nigeria

The U.S. is drafting a proposal that includes weighing possible military engagement in Nigeria, a senior State Department official said this week.

3 months ago

Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services

Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.

By Karen Jowers

4 months ago