U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city
The Philippines army says US special forces are helping them to retake the southern city of Marawi from IS-linked militants.…
Civilians caught in crossfire in Philippines’ wartorn Marawi
A mother mourns her 15-year-old son, killed by a stray bullet during afternoon prayers in Marawi, southern Philippines, where heavy fighting continues more than two weeks after hundreds of militants waving the…
Philippine marines seize arms from IS group in Marawi
Philippine marine troops seize arms and ammunition from the Islamic state group in Marawi, as fighting between government forces and Islamist militants continue.…
Islamist militants defy Philippines air and ground attacks
The Philippines military says the week-long assault by Islamist rebels in the city of Marawi is fueled by stolen guns and freed prisoners.…
Hundreds flee as Filipino troops battle militants
The Philippines mobilises attack helicopters and special forces to drive Islamic State-linked rebels from the besieged city of Marawi, as hundreds of residents flee.…