In Nigeria, Islamic Militants Kill Around 150 In Attacks In Kano

In Nigeria, the Boko Haram-- a militant group that seeks to overthrow the current government and create an Islamic state-- has killed dozens in city of Kano.  The number of dead is reported variously between 143 and 162.  BBC News reports that the deaths came in a series of explosions around the city that is under 24-hour curfew.  Among the targets were police stations, State Security Service headquarters, and passport and immigration offices.