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U.S., Nigerian Forces Kill Top Islamic State Leader
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Officials said a joint operation in the West African country killed the group’s alleged second in command. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include France 24, Wall Street Journal.
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Wall Street Journal
U.S., Nigerian Forces Kill Top Islamic State Leader
Officials said a joint operation in the West African country killed the group’s alleged second in command.
US and Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State second-in-command
A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African country, the two countries' presidents said.