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Al-Shabab Vows to Avenge US Raid in Somalia US military has confirmed involvement in raid and says attack killed Ali Saleh Nabhan, whose body is now believed to be in US custody Somalia Analyst Calls for Law Enforcement Approach to Terrorists Daniel Volman says military approach may alienate Somalis; damage Somali Government credibility Scores of Smuggling Victims Dead or Missing in Gulf Of Aden UNHCR says three separate incidents involving smuggling boats show lethal trade expanding Nigerian Military Steps up Security in Niger Delta Reinforcement comes after region's leading militant group declared it may resume attacks on oil industry when 60-day cease-fire expires Tuesday African Parliamentarians in Niger to Assess Political Crisis African parliamentarians to report back to Economic Community of West African States, which is considering sanctions against President Mamdou Tandja's government UN Refugee Agency Honors Ted Kennedy Late U.S senator praised for half a century of work to help displaced