Troops, Muslim extremists renew fighting in Philippines

Tuesday, July 2, 2002

MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine troops, backed by helicopter gunships, pounded Muslim extremist guerrillas with artillery and rocket fire Monday in the latest clash in a U.S.-backed military offensive, officials said.

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