Bandits kill 'at least 27' in northern Nigeria mosque attack
Gunmen opened fire inside a mosque as Muslims gathered to pray at around 4am GMT in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau in Malumfashi local government area, residents said.
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Gunman kills police officer near Atlanta CDC headquarters
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Arrest warrant sought for South Korea's ex-first lady Kim
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