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Thousands 'displaced' in Philippine fighting
Aug 16th, 2012
The United Nations said Thursday deadly clashes between soldiers and a Muslim rebel group in the violence-plagued southern Philippines had displaced up to 45,000 people. (Source: AFP) -
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