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Philippines Rescues 3 Abu Sayyaf Captives

Philippines Rescues 3 Abu Sayyaf Captives

Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians who were held captive by Abu Sayyaf rebels eight months ago, the military said on Monday. The Malaysians were among a group seized from a tugboat in waters between the southern Philippines and Malaysia last July. Their...
Swiss hostage escapes from Filipino extremists

Swiss hostage escapes from Filipino extremists

Manila, AP—A Swiss hostage made a dramatic escape Saturday from Abu Sayyaf extremists when he hacked a rebel commander then got shot as he dashed to freedom amid a military artillery assault, ending more than two years of jungle captivity in the southern Philippines,...