Army rescues 13 hostages from Philippine rebels

The Philippine Army has rescued 13 hostages from the Muslim Abu Sayyaf rebels, who have beheaded 10 captives in the last three days.

Army rescues 13 hostages from Philippine rebels

The Philippine Army has rescued 13 hostages from the Muslim Abu Sayyaf rebels, who have beheaded 10 captives in the last three days.

An army spokesman said the 13 people they rescued were among a group of 36 who were kidnapped from the town of Balobo on Basilan Island on Thursday.

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