Philippine Troops Battle Islamist Militants; 7 Dead, 21 Wounded -- New York Times/ReutersMANILA (Reuters) - Seven Philippine soldiers were killed and 21 wounded Thursday in the heaviest fighting in months between government troops and al Qaeda-linked militants on a remote southern island, an army spokesman said.
The militants of the Abu Sayyaf group also suffered heavy casualties when soldiers stumbled upon their main base on Jolo island, said Lieutenant-Colonel Randolph Cabangbang.
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More News On The Conflict Between The Philippines And Islamist Militants
Philippine troops fight fierce battle with Al Qaeda-linked militants -- Global Post
Philippines Rebel Clash: 7 Dead, 21 Wounded -- Time/AP
Jungle battle in Philippines kills 7 marines -- CBC
Deadly Battle Between Philippine Soldiers, Islamist Rebels -- Voice of America
7 Marines killed, 21 wounded in clash with Abus -- Philippine Star
Reinforcements rushed to Philippines battle -- ABC Radio Australia News
7 Killed in Clash between Troops and Rebels in S. Philippines -- CRIEnglish
Marines scour Sulu mountains for Abu Sayyaf men -- Inquirer News
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