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Tensions between China and Philippines rise over Spratly maritime borders

Recent flyovers by Chinese aircraft in the disputed Spratly Islands off the coast of the Philippines are raising concerns about China's expansionism.
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Deadly Filipino 'slugfest' between soldiers and Islamists

Wednesday's firefight was the bloodiest battle involving the Abu Sayyaf in at least two years. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of US support to Filipino troops.
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Philippine troops clash with Abu Sayyaf militants

The Islamist group is holding three Red Cross workers hostage on a southern island.

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Mae Azango has gone undercover to report on female circumcision, a rite of the Sande society in Liberia that is performed on young girls.

Mae Azango exposed a secret ritual in Liberia, putting her life in danger

When journalist Mae Azango wrote about a secret women's circumcision ritual in Liberia, she received death threats.