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3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash

Manila, Feb 28 (UNI) Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said.
The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town.
Troops recovered four M16 rifles, an AK47 rifle, and three bandoliers, the military added.
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6 9-magnitude quake rocks Japan's Bonin Islands

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27 Apr 2024 | 2:43 PM

Tokyo, April 27 (UNI) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 on Saturday jolted off the west coast of Japan's Bonin Islands, or Ogasawara Islands, the country's weather agency said.

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Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones at night - Defense Ministry

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27 Apr 2024 | 1:44 PM

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Afghan police destroy poppy fields in northern province

27 Apr 2024 | 1:38 PM

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Sri Lanka to hand over management of China-built airport to Indian, Russian firms

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27 Apr 2024 | 1:06 PM

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