US says American troops attacked in Philippines

[sabra]

Source: AP

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says American troops traveling in a Philippine army convoy came under fire earlier this week from suspected Muslim militants, but there were no casualties.

U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Thompson says the incident happened on Tuesday and that the U.S. military vehicle was part of the logistics mission.

Philippine police said a militant believed to be from the al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group was killed in the clash on southern Jolo island. Police say six Abu Sayyaf militants ambushed the convoy in Indanan town.

Several dozens U.S. troops are stationed on Jolo to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians as well as counterterrorism support to Filipino forces battling the militants.

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[Demeter]

1. Whoops! Wrong Century

[atreides1]

2. Just Love Those BS Headlines

It seems to me that the attack was on the Phillipine army, and US troops just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The headline makes it sound like the US troops were the intended targets.

[Aristus]

3. It's a good thing they don't have oil, or we'd really kick their asses!

:sarcasm:

Hey gang! Let's attack a Muslim country that is no threat to us, kill a million of their people, and try to plunder their resources. I'm sure other Muslims around the world will have no problem with that and attempt some form of retaliation. It'll be a slam-dunk!

[MaggieSwanson]

4. American troops, and especially Dyn Corp mercinaries

need to get out of the Philippines. Seriously. And not because of that BS headline, but because they should not be here.

[KansDem]

5. WHA...??? We were attacked in the Philippines??!!!

Quick...attack Norway!!!