Asia security forum to push social media use to fight extremism More than two dozen Asian countries will agree to utilize social media to counter the spread of violent extremism in the region, according to a draft statement being prepared ahead of a top security gathering on Monday. Foreign ministers […]
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Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town:- The decapitated bodies of five civilians have been found in a Philippine city occupied by Islamist rebels, the military said on Wednesday, warning the number of residents killed by rebel […]
Philippines military says close to defeating Islamist rebels The Philippines military said on Monday it was close to retaking a southern city held for a seventh day by Islamist militants, as helicopters unleashed more rockets on positions held by the rebels aligned with Islamic State. The clashes in Marawi city […]
Philippines guarantees U.S. deal intact as Duterte’s salvos test ties Philippines guarantees U.S. deal intact as Duterte’s salvos test ties : The Philippines moved to shore up relations with the United States on Tuesday with guarantees that a treaty between them would be honored and security ties were “rock solid”, […]
