Philippines Bomb Attack Wounds 12

A bomb attack blamed on Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines has wounded at least 12 people. Two explosions Saturday on Mindanao island appeared to be aimed at government soldiers, who have been battling a breakaway rebel faction for the past week. Military officials said the roadside bombs, detonated 45 minutes apart, wounded six soldiers and six civilians, including two television journalists. Most of the victims were hit by shrapnel from the bombs in Maguindanao province. None...

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