The 10-day battle for the southern city of Zamboanga is winding down, with the city’s port and airport slowly resuming operations
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Filipino Rebels Clash With Government, Take Hostages
Three dead and about a dozen civilians taken hostage in a standoff in Zamboanga City, hub for U.S. counterterrorism efforts
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