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Jihadists linked to the Islamic State attacked an army base in Nigeria's restive north with grenades and drones killing seven soldiers, and littered a key highway with explosives, military sources told AFP Saturday.

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The Conservatives’ customary rival, the Labour Party, is grinding through a crisis of its own as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces restive backbenchers and a dissolving electoral base.

So when a restive Sarah, on one of their protected calls, gently prods for a smidgen of personality from her mysterious unseen helper, one is inclined to shout, “No feelings! Too risky!”

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An Italian priest gave a talk at the gathering which had brought together people to discuss ways to find, and live in, peace in the restive Great Lakes region.

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But last week's attacks have, yet again, shattered any idea of lasting peace in the restive valley.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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