Philippine troops kill three suspected rebels in clash


MANILA (Xinhua): Philippine troops have killed three suspected rebels in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in southern Philippines, a military report said Monday.

The military said the five-minute fighting between the soldiers and at least six rebels broke out before midnight on Saturday in the outskirts of Kapai town.

Four high-powered firearms were recovered from the clash site. No government soldier was killed or wounded in the clash. Enditem

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