Muslim rebels claim killing hundreds of Filipino troops; military denies it

MANILA, Philippines — Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines said Thursday they have killed more than 500 government troops in 10 months of fighting since the collapse of peace talks, a claim the military dismissed as propaganda.

Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants kill 7 policemen, 2 government soldiers in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants killed seven policemen in an ambush Sunday after their comrades shot to death two government soldiers in a separate attack in the southern Philippines, security officials said.

Al-Qaida-linked militants kill 2 soldiers helping build school in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants killed two unarmed soldiers involved in the construction of a school in the southern Philippines, officials said Sunday.

Philippine troops seize Muslim rebel camp, kill 30 guerrillas

MANILA, Philippines — Government troops seized a Muslim separatist rebel camp Saturday following three days of fighting that left 30 guerrillas dead, a Philippine military spokesman said.