The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of "several million euros".

Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.