Person: Gracia Burnham

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Bali bomb suspect 'missed' in raid

Troops in the Philippines captured three al Qaida-linked militants but missed two top terror suspects, including an Indonesian wanted for alleged involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings, during a raid on a rebel hide-out today, military officials said.

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Military chief confirms killing of al-Qaida-linked militant

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Former hostage to testify against kidnappers

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Filipino terrorists offer talks to free hostages

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Bush tells Philippines, we'll help your anti-terror war

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We'll behead American couple, say rebels

Philippines officials believe US hostage is dead

A top Philippines military spokesman said today that officials believe American hostage Guillermo Sobero is dead.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2001

Two beheaded Filipinos found in hunt for rebels

As the Philippines Government stepped up its battle with Muslim rebel hostage-takers today, the military said it found two bodies in guerrilla territory, but neither belonged to the American captive the insurgents claim to have beheaded.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2001

Deadline approaches for hostages

Authorities were today anxiously awaiting contact with Muslim extremists as the rebels’ threatened to behead three American captives.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2001

Deadline approaches for hostages

Authorities were today anxiously awaiting contact with Muslim extremists as the rebels’ threatened to behead three American captives.

Sun, 10 Jun, 2001

Security alert for US tourists in Philippines

Americans travelling in the Philippines are being urged to review their security arrangements and check with the US Embassy for the latest information following a kidnapping incident.

Sun, 27 May, 2001