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Chad troops enter Nigerian town in pursuit of Boko Haram
Nigeria's army says Chad's move is part of a coordinated plan
Chad troops enter Nigerian town in pursuit of Boko Haram
Nigeria's army says Chad's move is part of a coordinated plan
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Forest loss is behind Brazil’s drought
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