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Philippine Congress votes for extending martial law
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Philippines’ Duterte apologizes for war in Marawi
President Duterte has issued an apology for the consequences of a military offensive against Daesh in Marawi.
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Daesh in Asia
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Philippines nabs top member of terror group
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Daesh killing, enslaving civilians in Philippine city
Philippine officials say Daesh-inspired terrorists are massacring and enslaving civilians in parts of the city of Marawi.
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