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Daish militants storm school in southern Philippines, take students hostage
A police report said about 300 armed men stormed a school in Pigcawayan town in North Cotabato province on Mindanao island and were holding some students captive.
Wed Jun 21 2017
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Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
The fighting in the city of Marawi with pro-Islamic State militants of the Maute group is the biggest security challenges of Rodrigo Duterte's 11-month presidency.
Mon May 29 2017