China donates arms to Philippines for raging fight in Marawi
China on Wednesday donated thousands of guns to the Philippines to help Manila in its battle against Islamist gunmen who…
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Military: Militants in Marawi used water route to bring in ammunition, evacuate wounded
MARAWI, Philippines (AFP) -- Islamist militants occupying parts of Marawi used a water route to bring in ammunition and evacuate wounded…
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U.S. B-1B bombers take part in South Korea military drill
SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) - South Korea's military plans to conduct a joint drill with two U.S. supersonic B-1B Lancer…
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President Duterte denies failure of intel paved way for situation in Marawi
Blames "soft policy toward rebels," the "taking for granted of the arms game" (Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on…
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AFP tells public to report “suspicious individuals,” activities; says some Maute members may have slipped out of Marawi
Security heightened in cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro (Eagle News) -- The Philippine military advised the public to…
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AFP says Maute members with “downgraded capabilities” may have traveled to Iligan, CDO
Assures public gov't troops have taken "proactive measures" to ensure security there (Eagle News) -- The military on Friday said Maute members may…
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Board of Inquiry completes probe into “friendly fire” incident that killed 10 soldiers in Marawi
AFP spokesperson says he has not read report, but that it contains recommendations that stem from the June "accident" (Eagle…
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Syrian government forces vow continued offensive after controlling border with Iraq
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC (Reuters) - The Syrian government forces on Monday vowed to continue their offensive in the eastern province…
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US gives Philippines hundreds of new anti-terror weapons
The United States on Monday gave the Philippines hundreds of machine guns, pistols and grenade launchers, which a local commander…
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Speaker Alvarez: Resorts World Manila attack should serve as “wake-up call” for police, military
(Eagle News) -- Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Saturday said the Resorts World Manila attack that left more than 30 people…
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Residents take shelter as gunfight continues in southern Philippines
MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - Residents took shelter at makeshift evacuation centers in the southern Philippines on Thursday (May 25),…
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20 injured by bomb at Bangkok military hospital: police
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A small bomb struck a Bangkok military hospital on Monday wounding more than 20 people, police said,…
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