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Win2Win
18th August 2008, 15:00
Muslim separatist rebels went on a rampage in the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 16 people as they seized towns, burned homes and looted businesses, military and police officials said.

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USA
18th August 2008, 17:34
Getting tired of hearing about these guys. I may very well be going to that very same island soon,Mindanao, as thats where my GF lives:NoNo:

Ady
18th August 2008, 18:08
It sounds more criminal than a terrorist problem in this instance.

Mindanao is a large island, 4 times bigger than Wales. My heart goes to those that have suffered directly.

A_flyer
18th August 2008, 20:31
It sounds more criminal than a terrorist problem in this instance.
Yes it's what I think too. Armed bandits only (for these ones)! Mrs Arroyo were very upset in the news today by this situation.


Mindanao is a large island, 4 times bigger than Wales.
Why nobody told me that Wales was an island??? :omg:

jimeve
18th August 2008, 21:13
Yep. so is England, Scotland and NI. British Isle's

A_flyer
19th August 2008, 06:09
Yep. so is England, Scotland and NI. British Isle's
On my atlas they are not separate islands... apart NI.

Ady
19th August 2008, 07:22
The comma that I placed was very subtle.

KeithD
19th August 2008, 09:24
Scotland is half seperate if you include the Caledonian Canal!!!