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The U.S. quietly made a big splash about the South China Sea
Pompeo's assertion that "the South China Sea is part of the Pacific" is a significant move. U.S. recommitment increases the risk of an unwanted conflict.
Terrorist, pro-IS bandits killed in massive assault
The military on Wednesday killed nearly 20 pro-Islamic State (IS) bandits, including a Singaporean terrorist, in massive air and ground assaults.
Amid Loss Of Leaders, Unknown Militant Rises In Philippines
February 22, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff
Unlike many of his slain comrades, the touted new leader of the Islamic State group in the southern Philippines lacks the bravado, clan name or foreign training.
His Asia Trip Winding Down, Trump Meets With Allies
November 14, 2017 Glynn Cosker
President Donald Trump is winding down his lengthy Asia trip with an international summit and a series of meetings with Pacific Rim allies, including his host in the Philippines who is overseeing a bloody drug war.
Trump Boasts Of 'Great Relationship' With Philippines' Duterte At First Formal Meeting
President Trump met with Philippines President Duterte amid questions from human rights advocates about whether Trump would confront his counterpart over a bloody drug war.
Mattis Praises Philippines Progress Against Militants
October 24, 2017 In Homeland Security Staff
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, paving the way for a visit next month by President Donald Trump, congratulated the Philippine army for its successes against militants in the southern city of Marawi.
Philippines: Last Leaders Of IS-Tied Siege Killed In Marawi
The last two surviving leaders of a deadly siege in the southern Philippines, including a top Asian terror suspect, were killed Monday in a push by thousands of troops to retake the last pocket of Marawi.
United Nations Cannot Stop Rodrigo Duterte And Kim Jong-Un
September 20, 2017 Glynn Cosker
The United Nations cannot stop Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte from killing democracy and Kim Jong-Un from launching missiles over Japan and other Asian destinations.
Philippine's Leader On Human Rights: 'Don't Go There'
August 7, 2017 Glynn Cosker
Duterte: "Policemen and soldiers have died on me. The war now in Marawi, what caused it but drugs? So human rights, don't go there."
Duterte Has Put Part Of The Philippines Under Martial Law. Here's How Dangerous That Can Be.
June 14, 2017 Glynn Cosker
On the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, 21 million people are living under martial law. President Rodrigo Duterte declared 60 days of martial law on May 23.
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