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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

NPR 1 min read 19 hours ago

President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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