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Philippine army says it has killed militant behind suicide attacks
Philippine soldiers have killed a militant who had helped a local group linked to ISIS to stage suicide bombings in the southern province of Sulu, the ... World News -
Gunmen abduct British, wife from southern Philippine resort
At least four gunmen abducted an elderly British man and his Filipino wife on Friday from their southern Philippine beach resort within sight of ... World News -
Eight dead as Philippine soldiers clash with Abu Sayyaf militants
Philippine troops killed three suspected Abu Sayyaf militants and suffered five fatalities during a firefight on a remote southern island, the ... World News -
Can martial law end ISIS-inspired groups in the Philippines?
The proposal to extend martial law in southern Philippines until the end of 2019 has drawn mixed response from Philippine lawmakers. President Rodrigo ... Features -
Terror groups that continue to target the Philippines and its ASEAN neighbors
A year after the Philippine military finished off at least 800 ISIS-inspired militants in the Islamic city of Marawi, four terror groups continue to ... Features -
Philippines checking reported killing of extremist leader
The Philippine military said Saturday it is checking intelligence reports that a commander of the Abu Sayyaf extremist group has died after being ... World News -
Priest rescued as Philippine troops retake Marawi militant stronghold
Philippine troops rescued a catholic priest held hostage for almost four months by ISIS-linked militants after an offensive that captured a stronghold ... World News -
Muslim who shielded Filipino Christians in ISIS-held Marawi says he’s no hero
Although media outlets in the Philippines and abroad have called him a Muslim hero, Norodin Lucman says there is nothing heroic about his act of ... Features -
Fighting erupts with ISIS-linked militants in the Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte cut short a visit to Russia and imposed martial law on the island of Mindanao on Tuesday after a fierce bout of ... World News -
Killing of key militant a success and worry for Philippines
The killing of a Muslim extremist leader on a resort island in the central Philippines this week was a clear victory for the military, but it also ... World News -
The shocking death of ISIS executioner who beheaded hundreds
The man known as the 'ISIS executioner' was killed by an unknown assailant in Nineveh Features -
Abu Sayyaf militants free S. Korean captain, Filipino crewman
Rebel group Moro National Liberation Front helped in facilitating hostages’ release World News -
3 Indonesian hostages released in southern Philippines
The three were among seven crew members of a tugboat who were kidnapped in June Gulf -
Abu Sayyaf extremists free Norwegian hostage in Philippines
Military says relentless assaults forced the extremists to release the captive who has been held for more than a year World News -
Philippines blast leaves 12 dead, 24 wounded in market
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion in President Duterte’s hometown Gulf -
Filipino militants free 8 comrades, 15 others in jail attack
The eight escapees were arrested a week ago when they were caught with a homemade bomb at a security checkpoint Gulf -
Philippine troops kill 11 Islamist militants
Dozens of Abu Sayyaf rebels were also wounded in the 45-minute gun battle in the jungle of Jolo island Gulf -
Philippine leader says could be open to talks with militants
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte says he could be open to peace talks with the Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf. Gulf -
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded
Members of the notorious kidnap-for-ransom Abu Sayyaf gang had said they would murder Hall if they did not receive $6.5 million Gulf -
Philippine president-elect to offer Cabinet posts to rebels
Rodrigo Duterte said he will launch a military offensive to destroy Abu Sayyaf extremists on southern Jolo Island Gulf -
Trudeau says no to Canada paying hostage ransoms
His comments come after Trudeau delivered the grim news on Monday that Canadian John Ridsdel had been killed by his captors World News -
23 killed as Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants
Major Filemon Tan said the military attacked a stronghold of Abu Sayyaf rebels on the island of Basilan led by Isnilon Hapilon Gulf -
Philippines rejects talks with militants for release of captives
The four hostages were kidnapped from a beach resort on a southern island in September last year Gulf -
Philippines says southern rebels not linked to ISIS
The islands of Basilan and Jolo are the strongholds of the Abu Sayyaf, known for kidnappings, beheadings and bombings Gulf -
Filipino troops rescue road workers seized by militants
More than 500 soldiers and marines launched a search and closed in on the fleeing the gunmen Asia -
Two Filipino coast guards escape from Abu Sayyaf militants
he two coast guard personnel managed to escape during the two-hour gunbattle between government forces and militants Asia -
Abu Sayyaf militants behead hostage in south Philippines
Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado said the militants identified the slain hostage as Rodolfo Buligao in a note they left on his decapitated body Asia -
Powerful explosion in Philippines nightclub kills one, wounds nine others
The attack took place in the southern Philippines which has long been wracked by violence Asia -
Abu Sayyaf raid a ‘significant blow’ to ISIS operations
U.S. officials with knowledge of the ground operation described Abu Sayyaf as 'Chief Financial Officer of ISIS' Middle East -
U.S. Special Forces kill senior ISIS figure in Syria
The senior leader was involved in military operations of ISIS and helped direct its oil, gas and financial operations Middle East