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UNITED NATIONS – U.N. diplomats say the Security Council has given a green light to the appointment of Nikolay Mladenov as the U.N.’s top Mideast envoy, replacing Robert Serry. Two council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because consultations were private, said Wednesday there were no objections to Secretary-General Ban …

NIAMEY, Niger – Niger’s defense minister says 109 Boko Haram fighters were killed by soldiers responding to attacks on two towns near the border with Nigeria. In a statement late Friday, Karidjo Mahamadou said four soldiers were killed and 17 wounded in fighting in the towns of Bosso and Diffa. …

BRUSSELS – On the eve of a European Union summit, European Parliament members are demanding new measures to protect citizens against terror attacks. In a resolution adopted 532-136 Wednesday, lawmakers called for stepping up immigration checks on travelers entering the 26-nation Schengen area and investment in education and social programs …