Muslim rebels attacked a second province in the southern Philippines, not far from where they are engaged in a days long standoff with the military.
Philippines Standoff

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Philippine marines move to another location to engage Muslim rebels who are holding scores of hostages being used as human shields for the fourth day, Zamboanga, Philippines, Sept. 12, 2013.

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Government troopers take their positions as Muslim rebels held scores of hostages for a third day in Zamboanga, Philippines, Sept. 11, 2013

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Residents believed to be hostages wave white cloth as they shout at troops to stop their operation in the continuing standoff with Muslim rebels, Zamboanga, Philippines, Sept.11, 2013.

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Government troops are seen in Zamboanga, Philippines, Sept. 10, 2013.