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Philippines army soldiers in Mindanao (AFP FILE PHOTO)


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...
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In this March 5, 2013 file photo, Moro National Liberation Front chairman Nur Misuari gestures during a press conference in suburban Taguig, south of Manila, Philippines, AP


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The Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the army to take action before the Philippines is contaminated by the ISIS disease. MANMAN DEJETO, AFP, Getty Images


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Abdul Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli is the Financial offIcer in ISIS


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Swiss man Lorenzo Vinciguerra is carried by soldiers, following his rescue, to a military hospital on the southern island of Jolo, Philippines, on December 6, 2014. (AFP Photo/Wesmincom)


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,...