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A Nigerian soldier walks at the scene of an explosion suspected to be set by a Boko Haram extremist in Abuja, Nigeria, on June, 25, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Obama: U.S., Nigeria will defeat Boko Haram

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Nigerian former Gen. Muhammadu Buhari speaks to journalists in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat to Buhari, a 72-year-old former military dictator, who was elected in a historic transfer of power following the nation's most hotly contested election ever. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Boko Haram tops agenda for Nigerian leader meet with Obama

By MICHELLE FAUL - Associated Press

A Nigerian soldier walks at the scene of an explosion suspected to be set by a Boko Haram extremist in Abuja, Nigeria, on June, 25, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Day of extremist violence across Nigeria kills more than 60

By Ahmed Mohammed and Michelle Faul - Associated Press

Women and children rescued by Nigerian soldiers from Boko Haram extremists at Sambisa Forest wait for treatment at at a refugee camp in Yola, Nigeria Monday, May 4, 2015. Even with the crackle of gunfire signaling rescuers were near, the horrors did not end: Boko Haram fighters stoned captives to death, some girls and women were crushed by an armored car and three died when a land mine exploded as they walked to freedom. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Boko Haram fight must to deal with region’s economic needs

By Brennan Weiss - The Washington Times

United States' Alex Morgan (13) kicks the ball in front ofColombia's Angela Clavijo (13) during first half FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Monday, June 22, 2015. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

U.S. women blank Colombia to advance in World Cup

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Cell phone footage captures the moment two gunmen shoot and kill a police officer on a Paris street during an attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo.

U.S. admits global terrorist attacks up 35 percent

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama meets with National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and National Security Council staff in the Situation Room of the White House, April 3, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The terrorists are NOT on the run! U.S. admits global terror strikes spiked 35%

By Matthew Lee - Associated Press

United States' Abby Wambach celebrates her goal with her teammates during the first half of a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer match against Nigeria, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, New Brunswick, Canada (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Abby Wambach’s goal gives United States a victory over Nigeria

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Abby Wambach (20) and Sweden's Nilla Fischer (5) vie for the ball during second-half FIFA Women's World Cup soccer game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Friday, June 12, 2015. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Starter or substitute, Abby Wambach just wants United States to win games

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Sweden coach Pia Sundhage speaks during a news conference at the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 11, 2015, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sundhage will coach against her old team, the United States, when they play on Friday in a first round match in Canada. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson) (Associated Press)

U.S. prepares to face former coach Pia Sundhage in Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2014, file photo, national team soccer coaches, from left, United States coach Jill Ellis and Sweden's coach Pia Sundhage, pose for a photograph in Gatineau, Quebec, after the FIFA Women's World Cup draw. The two teams meet on Friday, June 12, 2015, in the opening round of the World Cup in Canada.(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

U.S. national team prepares to face former coach Pia Sundhage

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, talks with newly inaugurated Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, before the start of a formal meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 29, 2015. Nigerians celebrated their newly reinforced democracy Friday, dancing and singing at the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the first candidate to beat a sitting president at the polls. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)

Muhammadu Buhari takes over Nigeria in crisis

By Michelle Faul - Associated Press

A Nigerian soldier walks at the scene of an explosion suspected to be set by a Boko Haram extremist in Abuja, Nigeria, on June, 25, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Boko Haram increasingly using young girls for suicide bombings: U.N.

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama gives the commencement address as he attends the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London, Conn., Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama: Climate change a threat to homeland security, hurts military readiness

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this photo made available by the Nigerian Military taken Wednesday, April 29, 2015, a Nigerian soldier speaks to woman and children that were allegedly rescued by the Nigerian Military after being taken by Islamic extremists in Sambisa Forest, Nigeria. Scores more women and children have been rescued from Islamic extremists in the remote Sambisa Forest, Nigeria's military said amid reports that some of the women fought their rescuers fiercely. (Nigerian Military via AP)

Nigerian troops who fled Boko Haram now have them on the run

By MICHELLE FAUL - Associated Press

In this photo made available by the Nigerian Military taken Wednesday, April 29, 2015, a Nigerian soldier stands next to woman and children that were allegedly rescued by the Nigerian Military after being taken by Islamic extremists in Sambisa Forest, Nigeria. Scores more women and children have been rescued from Islamic extremists in the remote Sambisa Forest, Nigeria's military said amid reports that some of the women fought their rescuers fiercely. (Nigerian Military via AP)

Nigerian military: 234 more females rescued from Boko Haram

By Michelle Faul - Associated Press

Fighters from the jihadist rebel group Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham march in Raqqa, Syria, from an undated photo released on a jihadist website Jan. 14, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

U.S. religious freedom commission calls for criminal prosecution of Islamic State

By Mark A. Kellner - Deseret News

Police: Muslims threw Christians overboard during Med voyage

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