U.S. forces assist Philippines in battle to end city siege
A U.S. P3 Orion surveillance plane was seen flying over the town on Friday, according to local media reports.
Abu Sayyaf militants behead kidnapped Philippine soldier: Army
The head of Sergeant Anni Siraji of the Army`s 32nd Infantry Battalion was found 50 metres away from his body in Patikul town in Sulu.
Apr 23, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Philippine soldiers kill 'more than 10' militants in bid to free captives
Philippine soldiers killed "more than 10" Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants in an attempt to free Vietnamese captives held on a remote southern island as troops fired howitzer shells on rebel positions, an army general said on Monday.
Apr 03, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Philippine troops rescue ship captain kidnapped by militants
Philippine soldiers on Saturday rescued one of two Filipino cargo ship crewmen taken captive just two days ago by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants, a security official said.
Mar 25, 2017, 11:34 AM IST
South Korean hostage released in Philippines: Govt
A South Korean captain and a Filipino crewman abducted by suspected Islamist militants off the southern Philippines were released on Saturday, authorities said, ending a three-month ordeal where they endured beatings and hunger.
Jan 14, 2017, 14:45 PM IST
Canadian hostage executed by militants in Philippines
Canadian hostage John Ridsdel, a former mining executive, has been executed by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines, a Canadian government official confirmed on Monday.
Apr 26, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
BSP, BJP celebrated BR Ambedkar's anniversary for political benefits: Azam Khan
Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Azam Khan has accused BSP and BJP of celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar for political benefits.
Apr 16, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
