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    Post Muslim rebel attacks kill 16 in Philippines

    Muslim separatist rebels went on a rampage in the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 16 people as they seized towns, burned homes and looted businesses, military and police officials said.

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    Angry

    Getting tired of hearing about these guys. I may very well be going to that very same island soon,Mindanao, as thats where my GF lives


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    It sounds more criminal than a terrorist problem in this instance.

    Mindanao is a large island, 4 times bigger than Wales. My heart goes to those that have suffered directly.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ady View Post
    It sounds more criminal than a terrorist problem in this instance.
    Yes it's what I think too. Armed bandits only (for these ones)! Mrs Arroyo were very upset in the news today by this situation.

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    Mindanao is a large island, 4 times bigger than Wales.
    Why nobody told me that Wales was an island???
    Best regards.
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    Yep. so is England, Scotland and NI. British Isle's


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    Quote Originally Posted by jimeve View Post
    Yep. so is England, Scotland and NI. British Isle's
    On my atlas they are not separate islands... apart NI.
    Best regards.
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    The comma that I placed was very subtle.


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