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At least 11 killed in 'barbaric' Nigeria church shooting

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At least 11 killed in 'barbaric' Nigeria church shooting

At least 11 killed in 'barbaric' Nigeria church shootingAt least 11 worshippers were shot dead at a church in southeast Nigeria on Sunday, with authorities suggesting the bloodshed was due to a local feud. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari condemned the attack, describing the incident as "an appalling crime against humanity and unspeakable sacrilege," his office said. At around 6:00 am (0500 GMT) at least one gunman opened fire at Saint Philip's church in Ozubulu, near the city of Onitsha, unleashing terror on the congregation.


Manufacturer says corrosion caused ride to break apart

Manufacturer says corrosion caused ride to break apartCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Excessive corrosion on a support beam caused a "catastrophic failure" of a thrill ride at the Ohio State Fair that killed an 18-year-old man and injured seven others, the ride's Dutch manufacturer said in a statement posted Sunday on Facebook.


Attack on Venezuela army base repelled, leaving two dead: Maduro

Attack on Venezuela army base repelled, leaving two dead: MaduroTwo of the attackers were killed and eight were captured, President Nicolas Maduro said on state television, claiming the group of "mercenaries" -- whose total number he put at around 20 -- had ties to Colombia and the United States. In Valencia, a major northwestern city, military helicopters flew overhead as tactical armored vehicles patrolled the streets in a climate of tension.


Trump 'not discussing' firing Mueller as Russia pressure mounts – Conway

Trump 'not discussing' firing Mueller as Russia pressure mounts – ConwaySenior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway refused on Sunday to say if Donald Trump will commit to not firing Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating links between Trump aides and Russia who has empanelled a grand jury in Washington. One of four senators who have introduced legislation to protect the former FBI director, meanwhile, said his firing “would be crossing a big line” and would likely see his immediate reinstatement by Congress.


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