Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only places in the world where polio is still endemic, and all are beset by Islamic extremists.
Argentina need a point to ensure top spot in Group F at the 2014 World Cup, when they face a Nigeria side requiring a draw to ensure progress.
On Saturday, Boko Haram attackers also raged through towns near Chibok and Maiduguri killing at least 39 villagers.
At least eight are reported dead following an explosion in Kano, Nigeria Monday.
The loss emphatically denies Bosnia-Herzegovina of a pass to the Round of 16
Lionel Messi scored an injury-time goal to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Iran in the 2014 World Cup.
A court ruling opens up the possibility of Shell paying out 300 million pounds to the Bodo community in Nigeria.
A loss eliminates Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Nigeria seeks its first World Cup victory since 1998.
Argentina are set to revert to a formation that has gotten the best out of Lionel Messi when they take on Iran on Saturday.
Thailand's coup has put the country's rice-export industry in jeopardy.
There was no immediate word on casualties but a Reuters witness near the scene heard a loud boom. Some residents said they also heard a second explosion.
Researchers from West Point explain what governments don't understand about terrorist and criminal groups -- and how to stop them.
Local police managed to keep protesters well away from the Estadio das Dunas where Vice President Joe Biden was present to watch the game.
Ahead of the United States’ opening game against Ghana, coach Jürgen Klinsmann has backed his players to flourish at the 2014 World Cup.
Nigeria is a heavy favorite over Iran in the 2014 World Cup.
Nigeria and Iran will face off in the 2014 World Cup.
Messi's last World Cup goal came on June 16, 2006, the sixth out of six Argentina put past Serbia & Montenegro in Germany.
There will be much at stake in the United States’ opening 2014 World Cup match against Ghana on Monday.
24-year-old American woman was attacked in Sao Paolo at the home of someone she had met during Friday's celebrations.
U.S. retail gasoline prices will likely climb 5 cents to 10 cents and stay up for the summer.
Global oil prices are rising and could soar further as insurgents in Iraq threaten southern oil fields and export facilities, analysts say.
The Argentine has had great club success, but has done little in previous World Cups.