Nigerian military plane crashes in Niger; 2 dead




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Summary: NIAMEY, Niger (AP) , An airport official in the capital of Niger says a military plane from Nigeria has crashed, killing the two people aboard. Chaibou Massalatchi, the head of Niamey's airport, said the plane had taken off Monday to do a reconnaissance mission. The Nigerian military is taking part in the regional effort to support France's operation in northern Mali.