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Boko Haram Kills 'Too Many to Count' in Nigeria

According to Amnesty International, the group's assault on a Nigerian border town may be its "deadliest act" yet. By Adam Chandler

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A Dramatic End to the French Hostage Standoff

As French police surrounded the Paris gunmen, where the two have at least one hostage, another related hostage crisis is unfolding in a Paris supermarket. By Adam Chandler and Dashiell Bennett

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5 Months of Air Strikes in Iraq and Syria in 4 Charts

Five months, 1,689 strikes, and more than 3,200 targets, the campaign against the Islamic State rumbles on. By Kedar Pavgi

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Manhunt Underway for Paris Attackers

Despite the surrender of a possible accomplice, the two main suspects remain at large. By Dashiell Bennett

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Europe Under Siege

The view from Brussels, where the Charlie Hebdo massacre has quickly come to represent an attack on the entire region's security and freedom. By Jeffrey Goldberg

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Lockheed Working To Extend Range of U.S. Missile Interceptors

Lockheed Martin is working to extend the range of its THAAD interceptor rockets that the Pentagon has deployed to shoot down North Korean missiles fired at Guam. By Marcus Weisgerber

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Here’s Why Security Cameras Were No Help In Capturing Paris Terrorists

The City of Light is rather dark when it comes to close-circuit security cameras. In the wake of a terrorist attack, what does that mean? By Patrick Tucker

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Gunmen Open Fire at Paris Magazine, Killing 12

A dozen people were killed after gunmen opened fire at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical publication that has been targeted before. By Adam Chandler

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The Islamic State Is Losing Its Momentum

Evidence suggests that the Islamic State's power has been declining for months. By Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

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US To Send More Troops to Iraq To Train Iraqi Forces

The current plan is to train 12 Iraqi Army brigades, but Pentagon officials say that could expand. By Gordon Lubold

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Even the Islamic State Needs a Bank

The Islamic State is hoping to establish its legitimacy by making its own money, budgets, and welfare system. By Adam Chandler

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Why North Korea Sanctions Are Unlikely To Be Effective

President Obama's punishment allows him to fulfill his promise to respond to the Sony hack, but probably won't have much effect on the country. By Matt Schiavenza

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The US Navy Joins the Search for AirAsia Flight

Two Navy ships -- the USS Fort Worth and USS Sampson -- are aiding the Indonesian-led search effort. By Eric Katz