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Philippine defense chief says 500 extremists fought in southern city, had ‘big plan’ to occupy Maraw

By Associated Press - Thursday, June 1, 2017

MARAWI, Philippines (AP) - Philippine defense chief says 500 extremists fought in southern city, had ’big plan’ to occupy Marawi.

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