Seven foreign hostages killed in Nigeria by Islamic fighters
Radical Islamic militants killed seven foreign workers seized from the Setrace construction site in Bauchi state. The victims include four Libanese, one British, one Greek, and one Italian. Britain, Italy and Greece confirmed deaths. authorities warned of continued insurgency by Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru. The government offered no immediate comment.
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Nuclear chief says U S plants safer after crisis
NRC Chair Allison Macfarlane says U S nuclear reactors are safer than ever with 99 of 104 performing at acceptable safety levels at end of 2012. A watchdog group counters that safety is overstated and cites 14 serious incidents last year and 40 over three years requiring NRC action.
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Security frictions mark Hagel Afghan visit amid tensions
In Kabul Defense Secretary Hagel faces Afghan accusations of U.S. collusion with the Taliban as Gen. Dunford rejects the charges as false amid security flareups. A press conference was canceled after a suicide bombing near the Defense Ministry, as talks continue on long term U.S. force presence beyond 2014.
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