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Nearly Two Dozen Philippine Soldiers Killed in Firefight with Abu Sayyaf(1)
August 13, 2009
Philippine military officials say at least 23 soldiers are dead after a major offensive against Islamic militants Wednesday.
Bomb Blasts Rattle Southern Philippines
A series of bomb blasts in the southern Philippines has killed at least six and injured scores of people. There has been a surge in violence in the conflict-ridden region.
Gates Visits Philippines to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment
Defense Secretary Robert Gates met with his counterpart, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, to discuss the way ahead for military cooperation between the two countries.
Philippine Muslim Separatist Commander Surrenders
The Philippine military says a senior Muslim rebel leader has surrendered in the southern Philippines.