Nigeria's Riot-Hit City Calm, Curfew Relaxed -- Voice of America
The International Red Cross estimates 17,000 people have been displaced and are taking shelter in schools, military barracks and hospitals.
Thousands of residents are returning to their homes in the central Nigerian city of Jos, after four days of sectarian violence that killed at least 200 people and injured more than 1,000. Troops and police have restored calm prompting the authorities to relax a 24-hour curfew.
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Six powers to check Iran nuclear ambitions.
Iraq President orders probe on elections ban.
US envoy starts Mideast tour amid Obama pessimism. Barak, Mitchell discuss peace process. Netanyahu turns fire on Abbas as U.S. envoy flies in.
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