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Indian captive killed in Philippines

Indian captive killed in Philippines


A terrorist group in Philippines has reportedly executed an Indian man who had been held captive for...
Filipino villagers may have helped kill terrorist

Filipino villagers may have helped kill terrorist


Umbra Jumdail had deviated from the brutal image of his al Qaeda-linked militant group by playing do...
Philippine extremist planning attacks when killed

Philippine extremist planning attacks when killed


Abu Sayyaf commander Umbra Jumdail was killed on Thursday in a jungle hideout on southern Jolo islan...
Filipino troops still searching for most-wanted terrorist

Filipino troops still searching for most-wanted terrorist


The US has offered a $5 mn reward for the capture of Marwan, a US-trained engineer accused of involv...
Kidnappers of Swiss, Dutch elude Philippine troops

Kidnappers of Swiss, Dutch elude Philippine troops


Gunmen seized Swiss and Dutch tourists on a bird-watching trip in a remote southern province.
Philippines arrests alleged al Qaeda-linked bomber

Philippines arrests alleged al Qaeda-linked bomber


The Abu Sayyaf has been weakened by years of US-backed Philippine offensives but remains a threat.
Filipino offensive kills 5 militants; leaders flee

Filipino offensive kills 5 militants; leaders flee


A Philippine military air and ground assault killed three Abu Sayyaf commanders and two other milita...
Filipino militants free US woman, still hold son

Filipino militants free US woman, still hold son


Gerfa Yeatts Lunsmann was dropped off by boat late Sunday at a wharf and walked to nearby Maluso tow...
Three al Qaeda-linked rebels killed in Philippines

Three al Qaeda-linked rebels killed in Philippines


The battle with members of Abu Sayyaf was proof of Philippines` efforts to combat terrorism even a d...
Philippine troops hunt Abu Sayyaf despite Ramadan

Philippine troops hunt Abu Sayyaf despite Ramadan


Philippine President has ordered troops to ensure al Qaeda-linked militants are brought to justice.
Philippine troops clash with rebel, 7 dead

Philippine troops clash with rebel, 7 dead


Abu Sayyaf militants killed 7 Philippine marines who were about to raid their jungle camp.
Philippine choppers, troops hit Abu Sayyaf lair

Philippine choppers, troops hit Abu Sayyaf lair


Abu Sayyaf group has been blamed for deadly bomb attacks and beheadings.
Two Abu Sayyaf gunmen killed in Philippines

Two Abu Sayyaf gunmen killed in Philippines


The Abu Sayyaf is a small gang of self-styled Islamic militants.
Philippine troops kill wanted Abu Sayyaf militant

Philippine troops kill wanted Abu Sayyaf militant


Abdukarim Sali has been accused of helping kidnap tourists in May 2001.
Philippines asks court to outlaw Abu Sayyaf

Philippines asks court to outlaw Abu Sayyaf


Abu Sayyaf fighters are blamed for two decades of bombings and beheadings.
Brother of Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Philippines

Brother of Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Philippines


Police commandos clashed with al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines, ki...
Philippine police capture two Abu Sayyaf militants

Philippine police capture two Abu Sayyaf militants


Philippine police said on Thursday they had captured two members of the Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf...
Philippine marines kill 7 suspected militants

Philippine marines kill 7 suspected militants


Philippine marines killed at least seven al Qaeda-linked militants on Sunday in a raid on a coastal ...
Revenge bombings in Philippine capital foiled: Military

Revenge bombings in Philippine capital foiled: Military


Three captured Islamic militants had been planning to launch bomb attacks in the Philippine capital ...
Al Qaeda-linked militants raid Philippines village, 11 dead

Al Qaeda-linked militants raid Philippines village, 11 dead


Al Qaeda-linked Muslim militants killed 11 people in an attack on a town in the southern Philippines...
Philippine army says Abu Sayyaf hurt after leader`s killing

Philippine army says Abu Sayyaf hurt after leader`s killing


The Philippine military on Monday said its killing of a "ruthless" Abu Sayyaf commander inflicted a ...
Abu Sayyaf leaders may be among Philippines dead: Military

Abu Sayyaf leaders may be among Philippines dead: Military


The Philippines military said on Sunday that top leaders of the al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf may have ...
Abu Sayyaf co-founder arrested: Philippine govt

Abu Sayyaf co-founder arrested: Philippine govt


A Filipino who allegedly helped the Al-Qaeda network set up the Abu Sayyaf extremist group in the Ph...
Suspected Islamic militants abduct man in Philippines: Govt

Suspected Islamic militants abduct man in Philippines: Govt


Suspected Islamic militants abducted a college professor on a southern Philippine island where anot...
Philippine forces hunt for hostages after beheading

Philippine forces hunt for hostages after beheading


Security forces scoured jungle in the southern Philippines on Thursday for two factory workers held ...
Abu Sayyaf blamed for attack on US troops in Philippines

Abu Sayyaf blamed for attack on US troops in Philippines


The Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf group is believed to have placed a roadside bomb that killed two US ...
Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants

Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants


Clashes erupted on Sunday in the southern Philippines when al Qaeda-linked militants resisted attemp...
At least 53 dead in major battle in Philippine south

At least 53 dead in major battle in Philippine south


A battle pitting Philippine troops against Muslim guerrillas on a remote southern island killed at l...