Kano, Nigeria:  A Muslim suicide bomber tried to drive a car packed with explosives into a church in northern Nigeria on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, including himself, and injuring 40, officials said.  The attacker sped up his vehicle and hit a checkpoint near the church, where Muslims in Bauchi State have attacked in the past.  This area was hit previously by a Muslim terrorist group, Boko Haram. 

"We have a checkpoint not far from the church, which prevented the bomber from gaining ...
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