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US soldiers killed in Philippines

Source: BBC News

Two US soldiers and a Filipino marine have been killed in a landmine blast on the southern Philippine island of Jolo, a Philippine army spokesman has said.

Two other Filipino soldiers were also wounded in the explosion, which hit their vehicle near the town of Indanan.

The Philippines' military said last week that it had captured Indanan, a stronghold of Abu Sayyaf rebels.

The US has about 300 soldiers in the southern Philippines, advising the local army in fighting insurgents.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8279852.stm

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2. k & r

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3. K & RIP. nt

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