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40 Abu Sayyaf militants killed in southern Philippines clashes

The military on Monday claimed to have killed around 40 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in skirmishes in the southern Philippines since last week as part of the military's efforts to end the terrorist group.

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Death toll from Abu Sayyaf ambush in S. Philippines climbs to 19

The death toll from the ambush conducted by terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in southern Philippine province of Sulu on Monday has risen to 19, with 13 others injured, the military said.

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Philippines refutes U.S. claim on Sulu

The Philippine military respects but disagrees the assessment of the U.S. government classifying the Sulu archipelago, composed of Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-tawi provinces, as a safe haven for terrorists.

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6 policemen killed in Malaysia's Sabah amid standoff

At least six policemen were killed in an ambush in Malaysia's Sabah state, police said Sunday, as authorities tried to ease tensions amid continued standoff with Sulu gunmen.