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Philippines storm toll tops 200, tens of thousands displaced

Sun Dec 24, 2017 09:41:00

Some 200 people have been killed in the southern Philippines after a tropical storm battered the archipelago nation's second-largest island, triggering heavy flooding and landslides that have ravaged towns and displaced tens of thousands.

Philippine president declares Marawi City liberated from militants

Tue Oct 17, 2017 09:57:35

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday declared Marawi City liberated from pro-Isis militants who have held the heart of the city for 148 days, media and a government minister said.

Army says battle for Philippine city to end soon, 1,000 dead

Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:59:35

Philippine troops Sunday bombed militants loyal to the Isis group who have held out for over four months in a southern city and the military said the conflict would be over "very soon".

Protesters Denounce US Military Role in Philippines

Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:38:32

Filipino protesters clashed with police near the US Embassy in Manila, as the country marks its Independence Day, to denounce the US military role in the ongoing battle between government forces and ISIL-related militants in Marawi city in Southern Philippines.

Philippine military asks Facebook to close ISIS-Linked accounts

Fri Jun 9, 2017 13:41:32

The Philippine military on Friday asked Facebook to close dozens of accounts linked to extremist militants who attacked a southern city, saying they were being used for propaganda.

Philippines pounds ISIS-linked militants; civilians found shot dead

Sun May 28, 2017 12:31:51

Philippine forces launched fresh airstrikes Sunday to drive out militants linked to ISIS group after days of fighting left corpses in the streets and hundreds of civilians begging for rescue from a besieged southern city.

Philippines' Duterte Says may Impose Martial Law if Drug Problem Virulent

Sun Jan 15, 2017 15:28:43

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would impose martial law if the drug problem became "very virulent", just a month after dismissing as "nonsense" any suggestion he might do so.

Philippines Joins List of Iran’s Export of Crude Oil Clients

Fri Jan 6, 2017 16:40:39

Iran says it is negotiating with the Philippines over exports of crude oil to the country – a fresh indication that the list of the Islamic Republic’s oil clients is still expanding after the removal of sanctions last year.

Philippines jailbreak 158 Prisoners Escape a Philippine Jail by 100 Rebels Gunmen Attack

Wed Jan 4, 2017 12:30:36

More than 150 inmates of Kidapawan city jail in southern Philippine escaped when “Muslim rebels” stormed the prison in pre-dawn raid on Wednesday, killing one guard, authorities said.

Budget Deficit Forces Saudi Arabia to Cut Public Bonuses & Salaries of Ministers

Mon Sep 26, 2016 21:53:19

Budget deficit has urged Saudi Arabia to cut public bonuses and salaries of ministers to cope with financial problems such as slumping oil prices and rising military expenditures.

VIDEO: Islamic State-Linked Abu Sayyaf Freed 4 Hostages in Philippines

Sun Sep 18, 2016 18:21:25

Three Indonesian fishermen held by Islamic State-linked rebels in the Philippines have been released, the Philippine military said on Sunday (September 18), just hours after the militias freed a Norwegian man after a year-long ordeal.

Russia, China to Begin Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea on Monday

Sun Sep 11, 2016 17:20:52

China and Russia will commence eight-day naval drills in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing has announced.

Obama Cancels Meeting with Filipino Leader after Insulting Him as “Bastard” at ASEAN Summit

Tue Sep 6, 2016 12:42:37

US President Barack Obama has canceled a planned meeting with his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte after the latter insulted him with vulgar and undiplomatic language.

Philippines – Unrest – Communist – Peace – Norway – Ceasefire Philippine Government, Communist Rebels Sign Ceasefire Deal

Fri Aug 26, 2016 14:37:04

The Philippine government and Communist guerrillas on Friday signed an indefinite ceasefire deal to facilitate peace talks aimed at ending one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies.

Explosive Belt for Miss Universe Called by ISIS Affiliates

Tue Aug 9, 2016 17:44:18

A Philippine ISIS affiliate has posted a video calling for the 2017 Miss Universe pageant set to take place in the Philippines to be targeted, while suggesting that an explosive belt or bomb be made especially for the beauty contest, SITE reports.

China – Philippines – UN – Maritime – Share Philippines Willing to Share South China Sea: Govt.

Fri Jul 8, 2016 13:03:28

The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday.

American Warships Sail near Chinese-Held Islands

Thu Jul 7, 2016 19:27:20

US naval officials say American warships have sailed close to Chinese-controlled islands in the disputed South China Sea in recent weeks, patrols likely to fuel tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Over 800 Killed by ISIS during the Holy Month of Ramadan in Syria, Iraq

Tue Jul 5, 2016 14:34:15

In the last four weeks of fasting during Ramzan, ISIS has killed more than 800 people across the globe.

Beijing Must Be Ready for Military Confrontation in South China Sea: Daily

Tue Jul 5, 2016 14:17:31

A prominent Chinese daily run by the state says Beijing should be ready for potential “military confrontation” in the South China Sea as an international court is due to decide in a case over a territorial row between the Philippines and China next week.

ISIS Announces Malaysia, Philippines next Targets

Sat Jun 25, 2016 20:21:37

ISIS terror group has called on its followers to focus their energy fighting in Southeast Asia besides battling in Iraq and Syria, asking the extremists to target Malaysia.