U.S. counterterrorism forces in southern Philippines unaffected by Muslim rebel skirmishes so far

Article Title: Muslim rebels clash with troops, take hostages in southern Philippines; 3 killed, 10 wounded

Snippet of Article: "...U.S. counterterrorism forces who have been providing training to Filipino troops since 2002 are based in a Philippine military camp in a part of Zamboanga city that has so far been unaffected by the skirmishes. ..."

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