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Islamist sect claims responsibility for Nigeria attacks

MAIDUGURI - Islamist sect Boko Haramclaimed responsibility for a wave of Christmas day bombings onSunday, including an attack on a Catholic church that killed atleast 25 people.

Boko Haram spokesman Abu Qaqa claimed the bombings in astatement to the journalists' association of Maiduguri, capitalof the group's heartland.