VIDEO: Niger churches destroyed in protests
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Authorities in Niger say more than 40 churches were burned down during two days of protests over the publication of a Prophet Muhammad cartoon by the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo.
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'Forty-five churches' burnt in Niger
Police in Niger say 45 churches were set on fire in a weekend of protests erupted there against the French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
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Niger's prime minister leads thousands in a march to protest against increasing attacks by Islamist group Boko Haram.
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Charlie Hebdo protests rock Niger
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VIDEO: Niger vows to beat Boko Haram
Niger's parliament has voted to send troops to Nigeria to join the fight against militant Islamist group Boko Haram.
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VIDEO: Niger violence over Charlie Hebdo cover
Police in the capital of Niger fire tear gas during a protest against the French magazine Charlie Hebdo's Prophet Muhammad cartoon
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