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Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants kill Canadian hostage Robert Hall

June 14, 2016 7:38 am

This is the second execution of a Canadian hostage by the to be the second execution of a Canadian hostage by the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the same area in recent months.

Indonesia: 10 nationals held hostage after ship hijacked in Philippine waters

March 29, 2016 1:34 pm

In a recent video posted on a Facebook account linked to the militants, they threatened to kill the hostages unless a huge ransom was paid by April 8.

Filipino extremists kill at least 18 villagers

July 28, 2014 2:30 pm

Abu Sayyaf militants attacked two vans carrying civilians and killed at least 18 villagers in Philippines.

Top Filipino terror suspect captured near airport

June 11, 2014 3:18 pm

The military and police have been hunting him for his alleged involvement in bombings and kidnappings.

Philippine rebels attack second city

September 13, 2013 1:01 am

The latest attack was led by al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf gunmen and other militants.

Australia,Canada in 'terror' warnings in Philippines

July 03, 2013 2:37 pm

Canberra barred its diplomats from travelling to three cities in the southern Philippines.

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