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January 1, 2002, PBS NewsHour, Profile: Abu Sayyaf, Diigo,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Op-Ed, Lacson behind plot to bomb metropolis? by Ramon Tulfo,
January 1, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. congressman seeks to free hostages, by Al Jacinto,
January 1, 2002, Malaysian Business, New deal,
January 1, 2002, Southeast Asian Affairs, Abu Sayyaf and the War on Terrorism,
January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, Canadian shot in rob, by Jaime Laude,
January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, 29 NarcGroup men relieved, by Non Alquitran,
January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP vows new drive vs rebels,
January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines rules out US military participation in rescue of hostages, Diigo,
January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Grenade blast kills one soldier, wounds seven others,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 cops relieved for alleged extortion, by Nelson Flores,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Peace and order a must for tourism, by Belinda Olivares-Cunanan,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ex-military rebels disown 'spokesman', by Carlito Pablo,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Recovery not easy for Rizal Day blast victims,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Lacson behind plot to bomb metropolis?, by Ramon Tulfo, Diigo,
January 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bandits sow terror in Camarines town,
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January 2, 2002, CNN News, Philippines lands $1B Lehman pledge,
January 2, 2002, AP Online, Philippine President Assures U.S., by Oliver Teves,
January 2, 2002, AP Worldstream, President Arroyo assures U.S. congressman government doing everything to rescue American hostages, by Oliver Teves,
January 2, 2002, Washington Post Magazine, This Week: Operation Bojinka, with Matthew Brzezinski, Diigo,
January 2, 2002, Toronto Star, Operation Bojinka's bombshell, by Matthew Brzezinski, Diigo,
January 2, 2002, Gulf News, Tiahrt may find his hopes dashed, by Raffy Jiminez,
January 2, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Tiahrt seeks role for US troops in rescue bid,
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, A turbulent year in Central Luzon,
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, A Filipino-American winner,
January 2, 2002, Investor's Business Daily, Killed: Innocents, Innocence U.S. Entered New Age Identifying friends,
January 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: President urges "full" probe into killing of army group captain,
January 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Muslim militants raid village, flee after army closes in, Diigo,
January 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military said holding witnesses to prove coup plot against Arroyo,
January 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Army Deployed at ARMM Compound, by John Unson, Diigo,
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Heightened insurgency amid peace talks, Diigo,
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rizal cult unfazed by photo controversy, Tonette Orejas,
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 1 soldier, four hunters slain in Mindanao.
January 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Explosives expert to testify vs Miraflor, by Christine Herrera, Diigo,
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January 3, 2002, Gulf News, Tiahrt satisfied with army's role in hostage crisis, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 3, 2002, Gulf News, Misuari to be booked on rebellion charges, by Delon Porcalla,
January 3, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US lawmaker satisfied with rescue efforts,
January 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP seeks more US aid vs Abus,
January 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Finance firms ordered to report all terrorist-linked transactions,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Alarming laxity in explosives handling, by Belinda Olivares-Cunanan, Diigo,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Davao hotels question rosy figures on arrival of tourists.
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Slain mayor had links to CPLA, documents say.
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Marines out; US-trained unit to rescue hostages, by Arlyn dela Cruz, and Martin Marfil, Diigo,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Moro rebs occupy village, but vow to help free priest, by Michael Lim Ubac,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'We know where they are', by Philip C. Tubeza, Diigo,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Civilian pals, not military comrades, came to honor him, by Christian V. Esguerra,
January 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cervantes led very secretive life, says father, by Christian V. Esguerra, Martin P. Marfil, Carlito Pablo and Nancy C. Carvajal,
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January 4, 2002, China Daily, Manila vows to wipe out rebels,
January 4, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo vows to wipe out Abu Sayyaf soon, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 4, 2002, Gulf News, Misuari to apply for U.S. visa,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine president: Abu Sayyaf "annihilation" in 3 months with US training,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, NPA clashes with army even as peace negotiations near final agreement, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA Vows 'Total Annihilation' of Abu Sayyaf Rebels, by Marichu Villanueva, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Senate Coup Looms, by Efren Danao, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, NBI Seeks Protection For Bombing Witnesses, by Cecille Suerte Felipe, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, PNP Chief Assigned to Secure Estrada Sacked, by Christina Mendez and Jose Rodel Clapano, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 25 US advisers arriving to play more active role, by Carlito Pablo, Diigo,
January 4, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Isafp looking for 'bigger' names, by Carlito Pablo,
January 4, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fire razes Zamboanga town hall,
January 4, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Star witness in kidnap hunted, by Jhunnex Napallacan and Debra Jane Magallon, Diigo,
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January 5, 2002, Gulf News, Mahathir urged to release Misuari,
January 5, 2002, The Economist, A long cold trail; Afghanistan.(Has US abandoned the search for bin Laden?)
January 5, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 women kidnapped by Pentagon gang, Dennis Jay Santos and Anthony S. Allada,
January 5, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 soldiers die in ambush, by Hernan P. de la Cruz and Ayan C. Mellejor,
January 5, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Lacson case on deck, by Isagani Cruz, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, President Arroyo leads ceremony to install new governor of ARMM, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, DFA Hits Chinese Embassy Over Business Woman Jacky Tiu Kidnap Case, by Pia Lee-Brago, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, Retired Brig.General Tags FVR Group In Coup Plot, by Jaime Laude, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, The Senate Today: Watch Your Back, Ople Advises Drilon, by Efren Danao, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, Senate Panel Firming Up Absentee Voting Safeguards, by Efren Danao and Aurea Calica, Diigo,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abenina tags FVR group in coup plot, by Jaime Laude,
January 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, Suspected 'Pentagon' Men Snatch 3 Women in Davao City,
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January 6, 2002, Jakarta Post, Indonesia Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in Malaysia,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 killed in ambush,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, New ARMM gov vows to be opposite of Nur,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Chinese Embassy defends action on kidnap suspects,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Why is peace so elusive?, by Nandy Pacheco,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gov't keeps hands off Davao kidnap,
January 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Nothing to Marines' pullout, Dona Pazzibugan,
January 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, 45 More U.S. Troops Arriving in Zamboanga, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
January 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, The Senate: Recto, Pangilinan Downplay Defection Claims by Opposition, by Efren Danao, Diigo,
January 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Keep Misuari Out of RP' -- Pimentel, by Nikko Dizon, Diigo,
January 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, 7 Policemen Robbed an OFW Close to P100,000, by Non Alquitran, Diigo,
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January 7, 2002, CNN News, Renegade governor deported to Philippines,
January 7, 2002, AP Worldstream, US Proxy Glance,
January 7, 2002, Gulf News, Pentagon, ABB included in U.S. terror list - Arroyo, by Regina Bengco,
January 7, 2002, Investor's Business Daily, Malaysia Arrests Sept. 11 Suspects,
January 7, 2002, Bernama, Malaysia Might Seek Extradition of Citizen Arrested in Singapore,
January 7, 2002, The Manila Times, Palace: No US base here,
January 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US military advisers going to battlefront, by Carlito Pablo, Diigo,
January 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Priest says US help not needed vs Abu, Diigo,
January 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Picar son escapes from kidnappers.
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January 8, 2002, CNN News, Misuari trial to test Philippine security,
January 8, 2002, AP Worldstream, At least 11 killed in clash between army troops and Muslim rebels in southern Philippines,
January 8, 2002, BusinessWorld, Gov't to accuse Misuari, Abu Sayyaf of trying to set up their own republic,
January 8, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, America encourages proxy wars on terror,
January 8, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US team to enter Sayyaf hideout,
January 8, 2002, New Straits Times, Malaysia seeks extradition of businessman held under ISA,
January 8, 2002, Bernama, Malaysia may seek extradition of citizen held in Singapore for alleged terrorism,
January 8, 2002, Bernama, Military Maintains High Alert in Sabah After Misuari's Deportation,
January 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Caught in the crossfire of its own rhetoric, by Mike Rapatan,
January 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cops restrict information on kidnapping.
January 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 300 cops on guard for Nazarene fiesta, by Philip C. Tubeza
January 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Troops told to seize AFP uniforms,
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January 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Pentagon' dupes priest's negotiators of P500,000,
January 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sympathy attacks' by Nur’s men feared,
January 9, 2002, Kompas Cyber Media, Indonesia committed to fighting terrorism before 11 September,
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Kids seized for P50,000 rescued, by Chito A. Fuentes and Jhunnex Napallacan,
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 11 pro-Misuari rebels killed in Sulu clash, by Martin P. Marfil,
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 hostages rescued; 12 kidnappers nabbed, by Anthony S. Allada and Allan A. Nawal,
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Election lawyer slain.
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Vigilante killings resume in Digos.
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Taguig folk cry: Not in our backyard.
January 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US forces want Zambo to host next war games.
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January 10, 2002, CNN News, Uproar over Estrada's lavish party,
January 10, 2002, Gulf News, Militant detention camp angers area residents, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 10, 2002, AP Online, US Advisers to Expand Training Plan, by Pauline Jelinek,
January 10, 2002, Filipino Reporter, U.S. solon treks to Abu territory,
*January 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, 100 US troops due in Zambo to help crush Sayyaf rebels,
January 10, 2002, The Manila Times, Letters, Missing in action,
January 10, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Over 100 US troops expected in Zamboanga,
January 10, 2002, Media Indonesia, Indonesian foreign minister dismisses direct US anti-terrorist intervention,
January 10, 2002, Republika, Indonesian Islamic group warns US official's statement could ignite,
January 10, 2002, New Straits Times, Dr M: We'll await probe findings,
January 10, 2002, BusinessWorld, Dirty money body to tell world task force local law is 'flexible',
January 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 rebs slain in clash after end of truce.
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January 11, 2002, AP Worldstream, U.S. military advisers in Philippines prepare for larger group of 'counterterrorism trainers', by Pauline Jelinek,
January 11, 2002, China Daily, page 12, Philippine troops to hold joint exercises with US,
January 11, 2002, Gulf News, Philippine, U.S. troops to hold exercises in Zamboanga, by Al Jacinto,
January 11, 2002, Kyodo News, Philippines President tells Japanese press US troops to conduct training,
January 11, 2002, ANTARA, US to Suffer Most If It Attacks Indonesia,, Says Vice President,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Op-Ed, Memories, by Conrado de Quiros,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'Proxy war' cheaper for US-Adan,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Op-Ed, Gloom and doom, by Josephus B. Jimenez,
January 11, 2002, INQ7, Macapagal: American troops will not fight Abus,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fresh batch of US experts now in Zambo,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Politics hurting El Shaddai, by Armand N. Nocum,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Metro Muslims backing Misuari, by Fe Zamora, Michael Ubac and TJ Burgonio,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Misuari men attack soldiers; 1 killed, by Julie S. Alipala, PDI Mindanao Bureau,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gov tops list of NPA targets, by Tonette Orejas and Anselmo Roque,
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'Proxy war' cheaper for US-Adan.
January 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Suspect in kidnapping of 2 students surrenders, by Connie E. Fernandez and Chito A. Fuentes,
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January 12, 2002, CNN News, Tape shows Singapore attack plans,
January 12, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. troops ready to fight Abu Sayyaf if needed, by Raffy Jimenez,
January 12, 2002, Gulf News, Plotters have been neutralised - Arroyo, by Gilbert Felongco,
January 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Suspected Sayyaf rebs attack gov’s jeepney; 3 killed, 6 hurt,
January 12, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Sayyaf men kill three in Basilan attack,
January 12, 2002, Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Iraq not target in second phase of war on terrorism - French source,
January 12, 2002, ANTARA, Japanese PM Reiterates Commitment to Help Indonesia,
January 12, 2002, Bernama, Australia Pledges to Help Fight Terror in Asia-Pacific,
January 12, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Trader escapes kidnap, slay attempt,
January 12, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Most wanted nabbed,
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January 13, 2002, New York Times, Muslim Separatists Terrorize Filipinos w/ Kidnappings for Money and 'Marriages', by Seth Mydans,
January 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US troops in Mindanao,
January 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, AFP troops pitch camp in Abu lair, by Julie S. Alipala,
January 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bishop urges talks with Abu, Diigo,
January 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US troops in Mindanao, by Randy David, Diigo,
January 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Terror suspect arrested after posting bail,
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January 14, 2002, CNN News, U.S. troops set for Abu Sayyaf war games, by Amabelle Layug,
January 14, 2002, BBC News, US troops join war on Abu Sayyaf,
January 14, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Soldiers to Head to Philippines, by Jim Gomez,
January 14, 2002, Gulf News, Troops take over Abu Sayyaf bastion, by Al Jacinto
January 14, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine troops raid Sayyaf hideout,
January 14, 2002, BusinessWorld, Misuari's men not capable of security task,
January 14, 2002, Republika, Editorial warns US against implicating Indonesia in long-term interests,
January 14, 2002, Asian Political News, U.S. military trainers begin to arrive in Philippines, Diigo,
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, MILF warns rebels on kidnapping, by Charlie S. Senase and Anthony S. Allada, Diigo,
January 14, 2002, INQ7, MILF, gov't agree on local teams to monitor ceasefire, by Lira Dalangin, Diigo,
January 14, 2002, INQ7 / Agence France-Presse, US troops may be used against us: MILF spokesman, Diigo,
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gov't moves to save peace talks, by Carlito Pablo,
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Metro cops on full alert, by Martin Marfil and Carlito Pablo,
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mayor reveals kidnapping 'links'.
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Americans are coming, by Manolo R. Inigo, [cockfighting]
January 14, 2002 By INQ7.net with Agence France-Presse, 650 US troops due for 'war games' against Abu Sayyaf, Diigo,
January 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, On the Muslim's right to rebel, by Datu Amir Baraguir,
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January 15, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
January 15, 2002, NPR All Things Considered, Interview: Albert del Rosario discusses the role of US Special Forces in the Philippines' fight against Muslim terrorists, with Melissa Block,
January 15, 2002, The Irish Times, US destroys caves in hunt for al-Qaeda, 673 words
January 15, 2002, AP Worldstream, Preparations for U.S.-Philippines joint military exercise get under way, by Oliver Teves,
January 15, 2002, Agence France Presse, US troops in mission to crush bin Laden allies in Philippines,
January 15, 2002, AFP, 15 dead in accidental firefight in southern Philippines,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Persistent coup rumours weighing on investor sentiment in the Philippines,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Philippines readies 17,500 police for Estrada downfall anniversary,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Philippines boosts Eurobond offer by 250 million dollars,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Armed Misuari followers regrouping: Philippine military,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Philippines agricultural output up 4.01 percent in 2001,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Hong Kong businessman kidnapped in Philippines,
January 15, 2002, AFP, Priest, helper missing after boat capsizes in central Philippines,
January 15, 2002, AFP, US troops in mission to crush bin Laden allies in Philippines,
January 15, 2002, Manila Bulletin, More US Troops Land at Clark 700+ words
January 15, 2002, Gulf News, MILF prepares for entry of U.S. troops in Mindanao,
January 15, 2002, Gulf News, U.S.-Philippines drill set to start today,
January 15, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Troops kill two Milf rebels~ capture one,
January 15, 2002, ANTARA, Wolfowitz's Statement on Poso, Ambon Conflicts Misleading, Says Analyst,
January 15, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US troops to the rescue,
January 15, 2002, Utusan (Malaysia) Regional cooperation in handling militancy,
January 15, 2002, BusinessWorld, US soldiers may see combat in Mindanao,
January 15, 2002, Arab News, MILF warns rebels on kidnapping, by Mama Gubal, Diigo,
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January 16, 2002, CNN News, Troops killed in renewed Philippine violence,
January 16, 2002, BBC Monitoring, Philippine army: Abu Sayyaf, Misuari followers consolidating forces,
January 16, 2002, New York Times, Feared Terrorists And Sketchy Ties,
January 16, 2002, New York Times, U.S. and Philippines Setting Up Joint Operations to Fight Terror, by Eric Schmitt,
January 16, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune, U.S. Special Forces working with Filipino forces, Rumsfeld says,
January 16, 2002, AP Worldstream, Officials say United States and Philippines discussing new military logistics agreement, by Jim Gomez,
January 16, 2002, AP Worldstream, Senator calls Philippines next target in war on terrorism, by Roxana Hegeman,
January 16, 2002, AP Worldstream, U.S. troops arrive for Philippines exercise; more to follow for anti-terrorism training, by Pauline Jelinek,
January 16, 2002, China Daily, US advance troops arrive in southern Philippines,
January 16, 2002, Manila Bulletin, US Troops' Part in Joint War Exercise Clarified, 700+ words
January 16, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Consortium says Sept. 11 to force consolidation of travel industry,
January 16, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Intelligence failure,
January 16, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Palace deception on RP-US pact hit,
January 16, 2002, Gulf News, War games to target Sayyaf, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'After Sayyaf, NPA, Pentagon are next', by Marichu Villanueva,
January 16, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US troops join drive to crush Sayyaf men,
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January 17, 2002, CNN News, Arroyo defends U.S. troops' presence,
January 17, 2002, The Washington Times, Terror Fight Takes U.S. to Philippines, by Bill Gertz, 700+ words
January 17, 2002, NPR Morning Edition, Analysis: Defense policy of eradicating terrorism, by Lynn Neary,
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January 17, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine government affirms it will go ahead with U.S. troop exercises but hints at some changes, by Adam Brown, 700+ words
January 17, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Soldiers Scout Out Philippines, by Adam Brown, Associated Press Writer, 700+ words
January 17, 2002, AFP, Rebel policemen refuse to leave southern Philippine island,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Uphill task for US in next terrorism war against Abu Sayyaf,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Philippines trims key rates,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Special forces to provide tactical advice, assistance to Filipino troops,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Five soldiers killed in fresh fighting in Misuari island base,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Filipino Muslim leader's sympathisers step up attacks on military,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Arroyo under fire for US special forces deployment in Philippines,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Bad loans in Philippine banks rise,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Doctor's kidnap triggers hospital strike in southern Philippines,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Fighting in Philippines island base of jailed Muslim leader,
January 17, 2002, AFP, Rumsfeld confirms deployment of hundreds of US troops to Philippines,
January 17, 2002, AFP, 32 dead in clash during mass rally in southern Philippines,
January 17, 2002, AFP, 32 dead in clash in southern Philippines,
January 17, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Burnhams to be freed on Jan. 17, by Mercedes Tira Andrei, 700+ words
January 17, 2002, Filipino Reporter, U.S. military advisers sucked into war vs. Abu,
January 17, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo defends war games,
January 17, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo defends deployment of US troops,
January 17, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'We have to crush Osama's local allies',
January 17, 2002, BusinessWorld, DFA kept in the dark by Palace?
January 17, 2002, Manila Times, Philippines: Muslim group warns US troops against intruding into territory,
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January 18, 2002, AP Online, Philippine Gov't Seek to Ease Fears, by Oliver Teves, Associated Press Writer, 700+ words
January 18, 2002, Reuters, Malaysia says to clamp down on Indonesian workers, [dead link]
January 18, 2002, AFP, Huge explosives cache found in southern Philippines, Diigo,
January 18, 2002, AFP, US troops visit Philippine hostage island but action on hold, Diigo,
January 18, 2002, AFP, US troops visit Philippine hostage island, Diigo,
January 18, 2002, AFP, Ceasefire Muslim rebels agree not to attack US troops in Philippines, Diigo,
January 18, 2002, China Daily, US sets up camp on Philippine Muslim rebel isle, 618 words
January 18, 2002, Gulf News, Guingona threat to quit over war games, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 18, 2002, Gulf News, Misuari loyalists refuse to be taken out of Jolo, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf men plead not guilty, by Nikko Dizon,
January 18, 2002, INQ7, Philippine president says Moro rebels not on US troops' target list,
January 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Is the issue sovereignty or security?
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January 19, 2002, CNN News, Arroyo's struggle to be president, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, CNN News, Philippines arrests terror plot suspects, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, New York Times, Pacific Terror: Unease Grows In Philippines On U.S. Forces, by James Brooke, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, New York Times, Fighting Terror in the Philippines, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, Ex-coup leaders deny another plot against Philippines government, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, American hostages sighted in Philippine hostage island, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, Restive Muslim policemen finally leave Misuari stronghold, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, Indonesian linked to Singapore terror scheme, al-Qaeda, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, Philippines not alone in fight against militants: Arroyo, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AFP, Former Philippine leader Ramos tells Arroyo to focus on economy, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, Reuters / Gulf News, Manila backtracks on U.S. troops, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine troops set up jungle training camp for U.S. Special Forces, 700+ words Diigo,
January 19, 2002, Gulf News, Gulf News says: U.S. backs Filipino action, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Govt backtracks on role of US troops,
January 19, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Muslim leaders warn of full-scale war,
January 19, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US senator stirs furor for remark on RP, by Cynthia D. Balana and Gerald G. Lacuarta, Diigo,
January 19, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US troops covered by VFA-DOJ, by Norman Bordadora and Carlito Pablo, Diigo,
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January 20, 2002, New York Times, Advisers; U.S. Mission Lifts Filipino Hopes for Peace, by James Brooke,
January 20, 2002, Albany Times Union, U.S. Expands War on Terror to Philippines, by Eric Rosenberg, Times Union Washington bureau,
January 20, 2002, The Boston Globe, US Forces Join a Delicate Mission with Manila, by Indira A.R. Lakshmanan, Globe Staff, 700+ words
January 20, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, U.S. soldiers to help oust Muslim extremists from Philippines, by Michael Zielenziger, 700+ words
January 20, 2002, AP Online, More US Troops Arrive in Philippines, by Pat Roque 683 words
January 20, 2002, AP Worldstream, U.S. military planes arrive with more troops and equipment amid growing protests, by Pat Roque, 700+ words
January 20, 2002, AP Worldstream, Planned U.S. troop deployment in the Philippines taps into bitter and sweet memories, by Adam Brown, 700+ words
January 20, 2002, AFP, Philippines leader pledges more work, less flash in second year, [dead link]
January 20, 2002, AFP, Hundreds press for Estrada's release on anniversary of downfall, Diigo,
January 20, 2002, AFP, Philippines economy needs 6-8 percent growth to reduce poverty: Ramos, Diigo,
January 20, 2002, AFP, US troops, equipment flown into southern Philippines, [dead link]
January 20, 2002, AFP, Philippines may have slightly overshot budget deficit target, Diigo,
January 20, 2002, AFP, US military advisers a "tripwire to new Vietnam": communist rebels, Diigo,
January 20, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. to target communists' financiers,
January 20, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. troops now visible in Philippines, by Al Jacinto,
January 20, 2002, Gulf News, Defence accord talks stymied,
January 20, 2002, Gulf News, Rebels-turned-police shipped out of Jolo, by Al Jacinto,
January 20, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US hostages sighted near Basilan: Army,
January 20, 2002, Kyodo (Japan) US troops from Japan arrive in southern Philippines,
January 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: President defends presence of US troops in Western Mindanao,
January 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, President Arroyo "irked" by US senator's claim Philippines to be "next target",
January 20, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Yanks vs Abu?,
January 20, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines: Official says joint US exercise "consistent with constitution",
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January 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Philippines deployment: sign of US resolve, by Ann Scott Tyson, Special correspondent, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, A fresh eye on the Asian-American story, by Stacy A. Teicher,
January 21, 2002, Albany Times Union, U.S. Aid, Troops in Philippines, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, The Washington Times, Bush's Envoy Choices Stall in Senate, by Dave Boyer, 700+ words Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AP / The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) More Troops Arrive in Philippines, by Pat Roque, 604 words Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Planes Arrive in Philippines, by Pat Roque, 651 words
January 21, 2002, AFP, Power back on in main Philippines island after massive outage, [dead link]
January 21, 2002, AFP, Blast causes massive Philippines power outage, [dead link]
January 21, 2002, AFP, Power outage blacks out main Philippines island, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Philippines gets 15 billion-dollar budget for 2002, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Philippines rules out permanent US bases in fight against Abu Sayyaf, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Rumsfeld mum on combat role for US troops in Philippines, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Three communist rebels injured, captured in southern Philippines, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Philippines forms special court to try ex-president Estrada, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, AFP, Jakarta seeks clarity on Indonesian terror suspect in Philippines, Diigo,
January 21, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. participation in drive against Abu Sayyaf opposed,
January 21, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo marks first year in power, by Gilbert Felongco,
January 21, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Protests greet Arroyo on govt anniversary,
January 21, 2002, Statesman (India) Al-Qaida trail leads to Philippines,
January 21, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US starts military buildup in South,
January 21, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, FVR says Kansas senator 'did not do his homework',
January 21, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US setting up 'tripwire to new Vietnam',
January 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Matillano wants anti-kidnap task force disbanded, by Edith Regalado, Diigo,
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January 22, 2002, The Christian Science Monitor, 'Activated' Asian terror web busted,
January 22, 2002, The Boston Globe, Joint Force Puzzles, Worries Filipinos, by Indira A.R. Lakshmanan, Globe Staff, 700+ words
January 22, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune, American troops head to Philippines to help crush Abu Sayyaf,

January 22, 2002, AFP, Proposed deal to resupply US forces from the Philippines, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, PM takes dim view of claim NZ troops in Afghanistan building German WCs, Diigo,

January 22, 2002, AFP, Indonesian suspect key link to al-Qaeda in Philippines: military, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Top Philippine prosecutor wants Estrada trial speeded up, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Shuttered kidnap hotel in Philippine re-opens, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Proposed deal to resupply US forces from the Philippines, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Engineer victim of new kidnap bid in southern Philippines, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Philippines VP heads for showdown with Arroyo over US troops, [dead link]
January 22, 2002, AFP, Indonesian says terror suspect held in Philippines is his son: report, [dead link]
January 22, 2002, AFP, Philippine Senate evacuated in bomb scare, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, AFP, Philippines mulls legal action over massive power cut, [dead link]
January 22, 2002, AFP, Southeast Asia might be next terror haven: Philippine defense chief, Diigo,
January 22, 2002, BusinessWorld, US solon apologetic - GMA,
January 22, 2002, GMA News, Suspect detained in Philippines son of Indonesian legislator,
January 22, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Brownback backs off, says GMA,
January 22, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Enduring ties,
January 22, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Perfidy,
January 22, 2002, Gulf News, Manila will not allow U.S. to target communists,
January 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP rules out sabotage in Luzon-wide blackout,
January 22, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Southeast Asia might be next terror haven: Philippine official,
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January 23, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
January 23, 2002, International Herald Tribune, A Risky Operation Ahead For U.S. in the Philippines, by James Pringle, 700+ words
January 23, 2002, AP Worldstream, Arroyo assuages Philippine leaders on role of U.S. troops in fight against Abu Sayyaf, by Oliver Teves, 700+ words
January 23, 2002, Inter Press Service English News Wire, Philippines: Return of U.S. Troops Stirs Political Firestorm, by Marites Sison; 700+ words
January 23, 2002, AFP, Workers release engineer kidnapped over wage dispute, Diigo,
January 23, 2002, AFP, Philippines clamps down on prostitution around US military site, Diigo,
January 23, 2002, AFP, Two women communist rebels captured in central Philippines, Diigo,
January 23, 2002, AFP, Indonesian policemen depart for Philippines to probe terror suspect, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, AFP, Philippines police baton-charge anti-US protest outside Arroyo palace, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, AFP, Police retract report of Italian priest's release, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, AFP, Philippines leader holds security talks over US troop deployment, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, AFP, Kidnapped Italian priest freed: Philippines police, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, AFP, Anti-US stand puts maverick Philippine VP in limelight, [dead link]
January 23, 2002, Gulf News, Showdown looms over wargames,
January 23, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Deal on logistics support on anvil
January 23, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Resort hit by kidnaps to reopen in March
January 23, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo deputy may quit over US troops
January 23, 2002, Jakarta Post, Govt acts to cope with terrorism,
January 23, 2002, The Nation (Thailand) Thailand on high alert following arrests in neighbouring countries,
January 23, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Nur lawyer says ex-governor just a 'fall guy',
January 23, 2002, BusinessWorld, US solon backs advisory role for American troops,
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January 24, 2002, New York Times, Opposition to U.S. Forces Is Fading in the Philippines, James Brooke,
January 24, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
January 24, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Walking a tightrope in the Philippines,
January 24, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, U.S.-Iran thaw: A matter of when not if, by John C. Bersia,
January 24, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, Special forces in Philippines diving into jungle full of challenges, by Michael Zielenziger, 700+ words
January 24, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Soldiers Arrive in Philippines, by Adam Brown, 700+ words .
January 24, 2002, AP Online, 13 US Soldiers Arrive in Philippines, by Adam Brown,
January 24, 2002, AP Worldstream, 23 U.S. soldiers arrive in southern Philippines as American presence grows ahead of exercise, by Adam Brown,
January 24, 2002, Reuters, Philippine Muslim rebel to be tried near Manila, [dead link]
January 24, 2002, AFP, More US forces pour into southern Philippines as Senate questions deployment, [dead link]
January 24, 2002, AFP, US gives military aid to Philippines as it hunts Muslim rebels, Diigo,
January 24, 2002, AFP, Arroyo wins backing for joint US military operations against Muslim rebels, Diigo,
January 24, 2002, AFP, Detained Muslim leader Nur Misuari to be tried near Manila: Supreme Court, Diigo,
January 24, 2002, AFP, Mahathir defends ban on Indonesian workers, denies souring of ties,
January 24, 2002, AFP, Mahathir condemns "inhuman" treatment of Taliban inmates,
January 24, 2002, AFP, Alleged terror network in Southeast Asia widens,
January 24, 2002, Detikcom, Indonesian security minister says "concrete results" gained in war on terrorism,
January 24, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Macapagal wins bipartisan support for war games,
January 24, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Retired presidents,
January 24, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, PNP spooks sure of Indon's links to terror group,
January 24, 2002, Gulf News, Protesters, police clash during rally, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 24, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf 'not afraid of U.S. troops', by Noralyn Mustafa,
January 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf vows to continue fight, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
January 24, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Eight rebels killed as Sayyaf~ troops clash
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January 25, 2002, Boston Globe, Chasing Abu Sayyaf,
January 25, 2002, Congressional Research Service, Abu: target of Philippine-U.S. anti-terrorism cooperation,
January 25, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Military Controversial in Manila, by Adam Brown, 700+ words
January 25, 2002, AP Worldstream, Arroyo to make trips to Britain, Canada and U.S., 404 words
January 25, 2002, AP Worldstream, Frustration over Philippine military's inability to wipe out Abu Sayyaf weakens opposition to U.S. troop presence,
January 25, 2002, AP Worldstream, Low-key U.S. military presence almost invisible in Zamboanga as controversy centers in Manila, by Adam Brown,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader to meet Blair on terrorism, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, US missionary couple set for their ninth month in Abu Sayyaf captivity, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Philippines poverty rises to over a third of population, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Communist guerrilla commander surrenders in Philippines, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Fighting rages in Philippine hostage island, [dead link]
January 25, 2002, AFP, Chronology of Philippines hostage crisis, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Philippines overshoots budget deficit target for 2001, Diigo,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Bush administration admonishes Senate over Philippines ambassador, [dead link]
January 25, 2002, AFP, Top policeman to visit Malaysia to probe cleric's alleged terror link,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Malaysia's Labuan a step closer to becoming Islamic finance hub,
January 25, 2002, AFP, India tests nuclear-capable missile, angry reaction from Pakistan,
January 25, 2002, AFP, UN deal on Vietnam refugees sparks watchdog criticism,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Myanmar Muslims invade UN agency in Malaysia to seek asylum,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Indonesia general predicts long war with Aceh separatists,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Annan makes historic visit to Afghanistan amid security fears,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Australian govt says no backdown on detention of asylum seekers,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Indian test fires ballistic Agni missile,
January 25, 2002, AFP, China unveils new conciliatory line towards Taiwan,
January 25, 2002, AFP, French nuclear challenge set to politicise America's Cup,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Taiwan welcomes Beijing's decision to invite govt to visit,
January 25, 2002, AFP, International labour body raps Indonesian bosses for rejecting minimum wage,
January 25, 2002, AFP, Chronology of Philippines hostage crisis,
January 25, 2002, AFP, US-resident businessman could be freed by China soon: wife,
January 25, 2002, AFP, India braces for slimmed-down Republic Day amid unprecedented security,
January 25, 2002, AFP, UN chief heads for Afghanistan after fierce fighting kills 12,
January 25, 2002, AFP, India and China becoming New Zealand's biggest migrant source,
January 25, 2002, AFP, De-escalation in India-Pakistan tensions not enough: UN head,
January 25, 2002, AFP, US national captured with Taliban makes first court appearance,
January 25, 2002, Jakarta Post, Police asked no question about al-Qaeda: Ba'asyir,
January 25, 2002, Gulf News, 35,000 Moro students recruited for training, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
January 25, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo backs Malaysia's crackdown, by Regina Bengco,
January 25, 2002, Gulf News, FBI team in Manila to build legal case against Abu Sayyaf, by Gilbert Felongco,
January 25, 2002, BusinessWorld (Philippines) High Court OK's Laguna trial for Misuari.
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January 26, 2002, The Boston Globe, Profit, Not Ideology, Drives Group Sought By US, Manila, by Indira A.R. Lakshmanan, Globe Staff, 700+ words
January 26, 2002, AP Worldstream, President says Bush assures U.S. troops won't fight offensive in Philippines, by Oliver Teves, 652 words
January 26, 2002, AP Online, Cops Foil Kidnap Try in Philippines, by Adam Brown,
January 26, 2002, AP Online, Kidnappers Raid Dole Plantation, by Adam Brown, 695 words
January 26, 2002, Manila Bulletin, No Offensive Action for US Troopers, 700+ words
January 26, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Basilan Dev't Plan Proposed, 634 words
January 26, 2002, Gulf News, Militant groups hold anti-U.S. rallies, by Al Jacinto,
January 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Soldiers, Sayyaf clash in Basilan; scores wounded, Diigo,
January 26, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Who should we fear, the US or the Abu Sayyaf?,
January 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine island of Basilan masks violence with natural beauty
January 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Several rebels killed in fresh fighting
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January 27, 2002, New York Times, The Philippines: Echoes of an Era: Pershing Was Here,
January 27, 2002, Albany Times Union, Filipino Cops Thwart Gang of Kidnappers, by Adam Brown,
January 27, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine officials challenge critics of U.S. military exercises to go to court, by Jim Gomez, 700+ words
January 27, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo spurns coup rumours, by Barbara Mae Dacanay and Alex Young,
January 27, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Two 'Pentagon' men killed in kidnap bid,
January 27, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Are we losing our sovereignty?
January 27, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA cites Bush pledge to put US troops under RP command,
January 27, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Seeing the world with American eyes,
January 27, 2002, The Straits Times, Singapore says detainees confirm working with terror suspect Al-Ghozi, [text]
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January 28, 2002, International Herald Tribune, Joint Operation Easier to Begin Than to End, by Michael Richardson, 700+ words
January 28, 2002, AP Worldstream, Sister of hostage appeals to Philippine Muslim extremist kidnappers as U.S. troops prepare for training missions, by Adam Brown, 700+ words
January 28, 2002, Gulf News, Most Filipinos support U.S. presence, by Raffy Jimenez,
January 28, 2002, Reuters / Gulf News, Watch out, U.S. soldiers tell Abu Sayyaf,
January 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA: Only communists oppose American military operations here,
January 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, US: Six-month Sayyaf timetable 'unrealistic', by Pia Lee-Brago,
January 28, 2002, Washington Post, Rural Filipinos Welcome U.S. Troops Special Forces Deployment in Southern Islands Is First Since World War II, by Philip P. Pan,
January 28, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Filipinos cheer US troops, want to see kidnap gang wiped out
January 28, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US soldiers to patrol rebel-infested region,
January 28, 2002, GMA News, Philippines: Catholic bishops "fully support" military exercises with US,
January 28, 2002, GMA News, Philippines: Coalition to protest start of joint US exercise 30 January,
January 28, 2002, Inquirer, Philippines: President to discuss kidnappings, crime in talks with UK's Blair,
January 28, 2002, Inquirer, GMA meets Blair today; kidnappings in RP, UK assistance on top of agenda,
January 28, 2002, BusinessWorld, Balikatan's constitutionality not the issue - Malacanang,
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January 29, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Militant preacher a focus for Asian terror hunt,
January 29, 2002, The Washington Times, Presence of U.S. Troops Splits Philippine Opinion, by Marc Lerner, 700+ words
January 29, 2002, AP Worldstream, U.S. mission to train Filipinos fighting Muslim extremists to begin Thursday despite reported logistics problems, by Adam Brown,
January 29, 2002, Gulf News, Presence of U.S. troops to be challenged in court, by Barbara Mae Dacanay
January 29, 2002, Gulf News, Sister of U.S. hostage urges negotiations, by Al Jacinto,
January 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, CBCP backs US help vs Sayyaf, by Sandy Araneta,
January 29, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo seeks British help to fight terror,
January 29, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Burnham sister pleads for couple’s release,
January 29, 2002, The Manila Times, Philippines: Indonesian police arrive to help probe Al-Qai'dah suspect,
January 29, 2002, Inquirer, Philippine president, Blair map out action plan for "different" anti-terror war,
January 29, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bishops back US help to crush Abu,
January 29, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Going to SC 'premature and unwise,' says Salonga,
January 29, 2002, Jakarta Post, RI studies U.S. aid to fight terrorism,
January 29, 2002, Jakarta Post, Fathur has no links to al-Qaeda: Da'i,
January 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, Australia, Singapore, Thailand want to join anti-terrorism pact - Arroyo,
January 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine embassies in Middle East, Southeast Asia on "high state of alert,
January 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, CBCP backs US help vs Sayyaf, by Sandy Araneta, Diigo,
January 29, 2002, BusinessWorld, RP embassies told to boost security,
January 29, 2002, Bernama, Six ASEAN Nations Agree to Beef Up Anti-Terrorism Networking,
January 29, 2002, Bernama, Terror Suspect Moussaoui's Global Trail,
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January 30, 2002, CNN News, Killing fuels cycle of violence in the Philippines,
January 30, 2002, New York Times, Hurdle Leapt, U.S. Will Help Philippines Battle Rebels, Eric Schmitt,
January 30, 2002, The Christian Science Monitor, World,
January 30, 2002, The Washington Post, Command Issues Complicate U.S.-Philippine Mission, by Philip P. Pan,
January 30, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Military to Protect US Advisers, 651 words
January 30, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine army develops spy aircraft, trains dogs to search for rebels,
January 30, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine officials chafe at being lumped together wit North Korea, Iraq, by Paul Alexander,
January 30, 2002, Gulf News, Wargames set to start tomorrow,
January 30, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Joint manoeuvres to start tomorrow,
January 30, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Crashed robotic plane found off Mindanao,
January 30, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Israeli tourist killed in Philippine resort,
January 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Scotland Yard to help train police fight terrorism,
January 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Majority approve US military's help in fighting terrorism,
January 30, 2002, Bernama, Malaysian minister says six ASEAN members to share intelligence information,
January 30, 2002, GMA News, Phili.: Officials assuage fears by some lawmakers following Bush's address,
January 30, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, In the context of new realities.
January 30, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Old habits never die,
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January 31, 2002, CNN News, U.S. plane hit during Philippine exercises,
January 31, 2002, New York Times, Journalists; New Message Threatens Execution of U.S. Reporter and Others Who Stay in Pakistan, by Felicity Barringer with Erik Eckholm,
January 31, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, US military expands campaign into Philippines,
January 31, 2002, NPR All Things Considered, Profile: US Special Forces to join Filipino military in fight against Muslim terrorist factions, by Robert Siegel and Liane Hansen,
January 31, 2002, NPR Morning Edition, Profile: US and Philippine troops begin joint military exercises intended to eliminate terrorist cells in the southern Philippines, by Bob Edwards,
January 31, 2002, The Washington Times, U.S. Starts to Answer, `What's Next?' in Terror War, by Rowan Scarborough, 700+ words
January 31, 2002, AP Worldstream, U.S. mission to train Filipinos fighting Muslim extremists begins as officials counter fears of aggressive U.S. role, by Adam Brown,
January 31, 2002, Filipino Reporter, U.S. forces vs. Abus, 694 words
January 31, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. troops assured security,
January 31, 2002, Gulf News, Disappearance of reporter confirmed,
January 31, 2002, Gulf News, Bush's statement draws strong ire from Manila, by Gilbert Felongco,
January 31, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Bush’s statement on anti-terror war 'disturbs' Philippine senators,
January 31, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, American feared dead in ambush,
January 31, 2002, Kayhan Int. (Iran) Iran: Daily says Bush statement "not unusual",
January 31, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Protestant group slams Balikatan,
January 31, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ex-Philippine president, officials alarmed at Bush's address on terrorism,
January 31, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bush jab at RP as terrorist haven alarms Filipino leaders,
January 31, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA, Reyes not singing same song on US troops,
January 31, 2002, Bernama, Malaysia: US commander visits, observes anti-terrorism operation in Sabah,
January 31, 2002, The Business Times [Malaysia] Page 2, Bush makes his mark as war president, [Page View]
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February 1, 2002, AFP, Indonesian ships on alert to prevent border-crossing by Abu Sayyaf, Diigo,
February 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines to stand by USA until world "secure against terrorism",
February 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, RP-US war games start; 15 more coming ...
February 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bush's warning.
February 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Communist rebels may have fired on US plane in Philippines - military,
February 1, 2002, Gulf News, New separatist leader emerges,
February 1, 2002, Gulf News, US. promises aid for Muslim communities, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 1, 2002, Gulf News, TV reporter is 'not missing',
February 1, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sabaya sends surrender feelers again, by Al Jacinto,
February 1, 2002, Gulf News, American dies in Pinatubo ambush, by Gilbert Felongco,
February 1, 2002, BusinessWorld, Abu Sayyaf scourge to be eliminated US official, Diigo,
February 1, 2002, BusinessWorld, Can gov't survive legal impediment to war games?, by Arnold S. Tenorio, Diigo,
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February 2, 2002, BBC News, US military faces Philippines challenge,
February 2, 2002, AFP, Boat with 70 board missing, feared sunk off southern Philippines, Diigo,
February 2, 2002, AFP, Philippine government to challenge court ruling on Marcos Swiss funds, Diigo,
February 2, 2002, AFP, Communist insurgents threaten US troops in Philippines, Diigo,
February 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Lawyers ask SC to stop RP-US war games,
February 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Nervous reactions vindicate Guingona,
February 2, 2002, Gulf News, 15 more war games planned this year, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 2, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Manila ups security for US citizens,
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February 3, 2002, CNN News, Philippine raid kills 16 Abu Sayyaf militants,
February 3, 2002, Washington Post, Al Qaeda's Southeast Asian Reach: Group Operating in 4 Nations Believed Tied to Sept. 11 Hijackers, by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Diigo,
February 3, 2002, AFP, Terror cells exist across Southeast Asia: Arroyo, Diigo,
February 3, 2002, AFP, Philippine Muslim rebels warn they will attack US troops in their areas, Diigo,
February 3, 2002, AFP, More than 20 Abu Sayyaf gunmen believed killed in southern Philippines, Diigo,
February 3, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Are we losing our sovereignty (2)?,
February 3, 2002, Gulf News, Manila 'winning war against terrorism',
February 3, 2002, Gulf News, OIC won't support U.S.-led war, by Malou Talosig,
February 3, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Communist rebels threaten US troops,
*February 3, 2002, Philippine Star, Communists deny firing at U.S. Special Forces plane, by Ding Cervantes and Christina Mendez, Diigo,________________________________________________________________________________
February 4, 2002, New York Times, Role of U.S. Forces Vexes Filipinos, Who Have a Sensitivity About Sovereignty, by Jane Perlez,
February 4, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Don't neglect the roots of terrorism,
February 4, 2002, Knight Ridder, Next phase of war on terror unfolds in Philippines, Alex Rodriguez,
February 4, 2002, AFP, Philippine military warns Muslim rebels over threat to Americans, Diigo,
February 4, 2002, AFP, Abu Sayyaf behead farmer ahead of US deployments on Philippines island, Diigo,
February 4, 2002, Gulf News, MILF warns of action if U.S. troops encroach on its areas, by Al Jacinto,
February 4, 2002, Reuters / Gulf News, U.S. help 'welcome but this is our war',
February 4, 2002, Gulf News, Journalist officially missing,
February 4, 2002, Gulf News, Jordan offers Manila help to fight terrorists, by Gilbert Felongco,
February 4, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, More US troops to join exercises,
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February 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Newspaper Highlights - Feb 5, 2002, Diigo,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader vows renewed effort in anti-terror war, Diigo,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine president to tap ex-New York mayor Giuliani as consultant, Diigo,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Rebel group told to mark borders to avoid clash with US troops, Diigo,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines court rules arrest of Muslim leader Misuari is legal, Diigo,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Kidnap group Abu Sayyaf renews ransom demand for US hostages: report, 5:44 pm [dead link]
February 5, 2002, Reuters, Engine fault forces Northwest plane back to Manila,February 5, 2002, AFP, Engine trouble forces Northwest jetliner to return to Philippines,
February 5, 2002, AFP, 95 Chinese arrested in the Philippines, face 20 years in jail for poaching,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Rebel group told to mark borders to avoid clash with US troops,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines inflation falls to 21-month low of 3.8 percent,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine president to tap ex-New York mayor Giuliani as consultant,
February 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader vows renewed effort in anti-terror war,
February 5, 2002, Gulf News, Muslim farmer found beheaded, by Al Jacinto,
February 5, 2002, Gulf News, Anti-war games protest continues, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 5, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Milf warned against attacks on US troops,
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February 6, 2002, AP / L.A. Times, Rebels Seeking Ransom, TV Says,
February 6, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Reporters on the Job,
February 6, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Between hostage and captor, an unlikely bond,
February 6, 2002, Irish Times, Basilan no paradise island as priest says Mass with a gun under his vestment,
February 6, 2002, AFP, Senate confirms Bush choice for Philippines ambassador, Diigo,
February 6, 2002, AFP, Philippines police rescue kidnapped doctor, Diigo,
February 6, 2002, AFP, US commander says Philippines operations temporary, no plan to stay, Diigo,
February 6, 2002, AFP, Arroyo defends embattled Philippine finance chief, Diigo,
February 6, 2002, AFP, US prepared for casualties in war on terror in Philippines, 4:26 pm [dead link]
February 6, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf admits to holding TV journalist, by Noralyn Mustafa,
February 6, 2002, Gulf News, Court asks Reyes to justify war games, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace bent on hiring Giuliani despite criticisms, Diigo,
February 6, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Court intervenes in row over US troops,
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February 7, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Filipinos grow divided over return of US military,
February 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine government not to let USA dictate policies--vice-president,
February 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Exercises.
February 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, War's games.
February 7, 2002, GMA News, Philippine security, intelligence chiefs to visit Jordan.
February 7, 2002, Borneo Bulletin, Brunei: Advancing Muslim businesses,
February 7, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo says no to emergency in south, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 7, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US troops prepared for risks: General,
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February 8, 2002, CNN, Manila police seize fake passports
February 8, 2002, New York Times, A Safe Place for A War, by Nicholas Kristof,
February 8, 2002, BusinessWorld, Command still a sticky issue, Guingona admits,
February 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine president announces renewed anti-kidnapping drive,
February 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA may keep Mendoza, delineates PNP, AFP tasks,
February 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US troops deployed but still no rules,
February 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA orders PNP to launch new campaign vs kidnappers,
February 8, 2002, GMA News, Philippine president calls opponents of exercises with US "Abu Sayyaf Lovers",
February 8, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. hostages not yet freed - army official, by Al Jacinto,
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February 9, 2002, New York Times, Asian Arena: Botched Siege Under Scrutiny In Philippines, by Jane Perlez, Diigo,
February 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine president defends joint exercises with US forces,
February 9, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gloria talks tough vs terror, a la Bush,
February 9, 2002, New Straits Times, US media portrayal of Malaysia clearly a case of intention to mislead,
February 9, 2002, Myanmar Times, Burmese paper says regional governments on lookout for Al-Qa'idah,
February 9, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Five killed as gunmen ambush army patrol,
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February 10, 2002, New York Times, The Philippine front of the terror war looks like a con game, by Nicholas D. Kristof,
February 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'Marcos wasn't like that',
February 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Once more to Civilize and Christianize?
February 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cowering Cassandras,
February 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Terrorist talk,
February 10, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Foreign scribes face kidnap threat: Army,
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February 11, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Al Qaeda's Asian 'quartermaster',
February 11, 2002, Reuters, Philippine Army Attacks Guerrilla Positions,
February 11, 2002, Kyodo News, Basilan residents protest U.S. military presence,
February 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace Gives Up On Bush's RP Visit, by Paolo Romero, Diigo,
February 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine military says Abu Sayyaf "spy" killed in clash.
February 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wrong spiel,
February 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gunfights just imaginary in war games, but not the bullets, say AFP,
February 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, New Muslim Autonomous Region chief welcomes US aid,
February 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, World-class,
February 11, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Most MNLF combatants want peace,
February 11, 2002, BusinessWorld, RP not on Bush's schedule during six-day Asian swing,
February 11, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Korean's abductors seek halt to pursuit,
February 11, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Troops bombard Abu Sayyaf lair,
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February 12, 2002, International Herald Tribune, Letters to the Editor, The Abu Sayyaf threat,
February 12, 2002, New York Times, Asian Arena: Philippine Army Awaits New U.S. Gear, Jane Perlez,
February 12, 2002, New York Times, Sleeping With the Terrorists, by Nicholas D. Kristof,
February 12, 2002, BusinessWorld, Official urges expansion,
February 12, 2002, Interfax (Russia) Russia critical of President Bush sticking labels on "rogue states",
February 12, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Simplistic formulation,
February 12, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Not the usual noisy anti-US embassy demos,
February 12, 2002, Associated Press, Philippine rebels' trail of atrocities fuels support for American military help,
February 12, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US risks attack from regrouping rebels,
February 12, 2002, Sun Star, Abus attempt to abduct 2 foreign journalists, Diigo,
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February 13, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Reporters on the Job,
February 13, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Filipino police uncover 1995 leads to Sept. 11 plot,
February 13, 2002, Associated Press, Philippine Town Backs U.S. Involvement, by Jim Gomez,
February 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Air Force planes pound Abu hideouts,
February 13, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Air strikes kill 10 Sayyaf rebels,
February 13, 2002, BusinessWorld, Balikatan rules approved (Terms of reference to be signed this week),
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February 14, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine~ US sign pact to crush rebels,
February 14, 2002, Uzbek Radio, USA to continue war against terrorism at any cost - Uzbek commentator,
February 14, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines: Arroyo "confident" agreement with USA will end criticism,
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February 15, 2002, CNN News, Philippines bomb blast kills two,
February 15, 2002, CNN News, U.S. troops move to guerrilla stronghold,
February 15, 2002, New York Times, The Philippine Wars, by Nicholas D. Kristof,
February 15, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune, Selling the war on terrorism,
February 15, 2002, AsiaNews.it, Inhuman and wicked attacks, says Filipino Archbishop,
February 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, US strike force sent to Basilan on Sunday, by Paolo Romero and Roel Pareno,
February 15, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US has apologized, says Macapagal,
February 15, 2002, Gulf News, Militant leader wants to surrender, by Noralyn Mustafa,
February 15, 2002, Gulf News, Boat people's hotel business hit by Abu Sayyaf, by Jofelle P. Tesorio,
February 15, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. commander inspects troops, by Al Jacinto,
February 15, 2002, Gulf News, No brisk sales despite arrival of U.S. troops,
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February 16, 2002, CNN News, Bomb attacks rock southern Philippines,
February 16, 2002, New York Times, Briefly Noted; Bomb in Philippines,
February 16, 2002, The Irish Times, Filipino officials allege gang, army in collusion; by Miriam Donohoe,
February 16, 2002, Gulf News, Rooftop of airbase facility destroyed, by Al Jacinto,
February 16, 2002, Gulf News, President urged to consider Gaddafi son's offer of talks,
February 16, 2002, Gulf News, Communists oppose U.S. troop presence,
February 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP rejects Gadhafi son's offer to talk with Sayyaf, by Paolo Romero,
February 16, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US soldiers move into Sayyaf bastion,
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February 17, 2002, CNN News, Commandos land in Philippine rebel island,
February 17, 2002, Gulf News, Gaddafi's offer to negotiate with Abu Sayyaf rejected,
February 17, 2002, Reuters / Gulf News, U.S.: Presence in Philippines is warning to rebels,
February 17, 2002, Gulf News, Blasts kill four in Jolo, Zamboanga, by Al Jacinto and Noralyn Mustafa,
February 17, 2002, Gulf News, Bin Laden not the reason for war games, says Arroyo,
February 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Ex-hostages back use of Sayyaf as 'live targets',
February 17, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US military reiterates resolve to fight terror,
February 17, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Five killed~ 48 hurt as blasts rock Philippines,
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February 18, 2002, CNN News, U.S. troops schooled in Philippine culture,
February 18, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Plans to Act More Vigorously in Hostage Cases, by Judith Miller,
February 18, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune, Cheney backs Bush on 'axis of evil,' says terror fight just...
February 18, 2002, Reuters / Gulf News, U.S. Green Berets land on rebel island,
February 18, 2002 The Peninsula Qatar, Green Berets carry 'Liberate the Oppressed' battle cry to rebel...,
February 18, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US 'trainer' soldiers deployed on Basilan,
February 18, 2002, Jakarta Post, BIN performance comes under fire,
February 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ecumenism for a flawed democracy,
February 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine-US military exercise marks "historic phase" in ties-spokesman,
February 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bush trip to Northeast Asia blunts anti-Islamic tag on terror drive,
February 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Another blast from the past,
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February 19, 2002, CNN News, Grisly video latest weapon in Philippines war,
February 19, 2002, BBC News, Philippine TV shows beheading video,
February 19, 2002, New York Times, The Wrong War, by Nicholas D. Kristof,
February 19, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, US troops rile Filipino separatists,
February 19, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. urged to help keep Taliban out, by Al Jacinto,
February 19, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. commandos meet residents in Basilan area, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 19, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, (Un)covering the Abu Sayyaf, [text]
February 19, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Palace sees new era for RP-US relations,
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.1, US soldiers venture near bandits' [cont. p.14]
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.1, Revenge one reason people like US troops, [cont. p.14]
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.1, (Un)covering the Abu Sayyaf, by Noralyn Mustafa, [cont. p.14]
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.2, 3 Pentagon suspects slain, ("Pentagon" Kidnap Gang)
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.3, Pentagon leader's fall sparks PNP turf war,
February 19, 2002, Inquirer, p.14, US urges to curb possible flood of Afghan weapons,
February 19, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US forces to mount night air patrols,
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February, 20, 2002, USA Today, Big target pinned on small rebel group, by Paul Wiseman,
February 20, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Wanted (badly): more Green Beret recruits,
February 20, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Jeepneys are a commuter's dream,
February 20, 2002, Chicago Sun-Times, Philippines moves cause ripples with U.S. Asian nation tries to
February 20, 2002, Gulf News, Two soldiers wounded in fresh fighting, by Al Jacinto,
February 20, 2002, Gulf News, Tape of beheadings by militants released, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Free my husband, pleads Abu Sayyaf captive’s wife, Roel Pareño,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Media offensive vs Sayyaf launched,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Troops rescue 2 farmers from Abu Sayyaf,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Balikatan' still on even if Sabaya surrenders,
February 20, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Air force copters hit Abu Sayyaf targets,
February 20, 2002, BusinessWorld, New US policy on kidnappings not applicable to RP, says DFA,
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February 21, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf head hacker surrenders,
February 21, 2002, CNN News, U.S. wargames chopper crashes in the Philippines,
February 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, USA,
February 21, 2002, Gulf News, Former hostage joins Abu Sayyaf group, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 21, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. troops launch humanitarian campaign, by Al Jacinto,
February 21, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Special Forces Deployed This Weekend vs Abu Sayyaf,
February 21, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Troops capture five Sayyaf gunmen,
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February 22, 2002, CNN News, Three bodies recovered in U.S. chopper crash,
February 22, 2002, AP, Copter crashes; 12 feared dead,
February 22, 2002, Agence France-Presse, Pentagon Boss Falls, by TJ Burgunio,
February 22, 2002, Agence France-Presse, Beheading-One of the ASGs Atrocities,
February 22, 2002, Gulf News, Brother says govt. has forgotten Filipina hostage,
February 22, 2002, Gulf News, New U.S. envoy assumes office,
February 22, 2002, Gulf News, Filipino-American soldiers feel at home in Basilan,
February 22, 2002, Gulf News, Victims forced to behead hostages, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 22, 2002, The Manila Times, US troops to fight Abu Sayyaf in Sulu, Diigo,
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February 23, 2002, Gulf News, Police detain man who beheaded hostage,
February 23, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. pilots can call for air strikes if Abu Sayyaf is seen,
February 23, 2002, Gulf News, Three rescued after helicopter crash, by Barbara Mae Dacanay, Al Jacinto,
February 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf executioner still faces charges — DOJ, by Pia Lee-Brago,
February 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, House, Senate to reopen AFP-Sayyaf collusion probe, by Jess Diaz,
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February 24, 2002, CNN News, 'No survivors' in U.S. chopper crash,
February 24, 2002, AP, Crash-site search yields little debris,
February 24, 2002, Gulf News, Ex-victims recount Abu Sayyaf savagery by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
February 24, 2002, Gulf News, Jail transfer for Estrada opposed, by Arlene Burgos,
February 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Cory prefers Abu Sayyaf beheading footage blurred, by Edith Regalado,
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February 25, 2002, New York Times, 'Yankee Don't Go' Is Message In Philippines Antiterror Rally,
February 25, 2002, AFP, Investigators unsure whether impact caused helicopter's explosion: Pentagon,
February 25, 2002, AFP, ASEAN, EU experts discuss fighting "terrorism at sea",
February 25, 2002, AFP, Philippine communists executing suspected government spies: army,
February 25, 2002, AFP, Copter crash to have little effect on US-Philippine joint operations,
February 25, 2002, AFP, Philippines marks 16th anniversary of Marcos fall,
February 25, 2002, AFP, No survivors from downed US helicopter in Philippines: US general,
February 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, No ransom for Burnhams — US,
February 25, 2002, Gulf News, Palace censures judges dodging Abu Sayyaf trial, by Regina Bengco,
February 25, 2002, Gulf News, Arroyo to lead anniversary celebrations,
February 25, 2002, Gulf News, British commandos to arrive next month, by Gilbert Felongco,
February 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Master sergeant bids farewell to the fallen comrades with roses...,
February 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, No survivors from fallen chopper: US,
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February 26, 2002, New York Times, Special Forces' Sweltering Paradise, by Raymond Bonner,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Philippines honours US troops killed in helicopter crash,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Communist guerrillas kidnapping for extra cash: presidential palace,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Anti-US protest hits Philippines leader's visit to south,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Clashes on southern Philippine island where US troops deployed,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Government militia wounded in Muslim rebel attack in southern Philippines,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Philippine telecom giant PLDT's 2001 profits jump three-fold,
February 26, 2002, AFP, Ex-Philippines president admits signing false name in bank document,
February 26, 2002, AFP, US army experts to begin probe on deadly helicopter crash in Philippines,
February 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, New NPA purge bared; 32 killed, by Paolo Romero,
February 26, 2002, GMA News, Philippines: Ex-Abu Sayyaf members say US hostages losing hope,
February 26, 2002, Gulf News, U.S. moves to avoid delay in war games, by Al Jacinto,
February 26, 2002, Gulf News, NPA to probe reports of hostage-taking by its fighters, by Raffy Jimenez,
February 26, 2002, Gulf News, Murder charges to be filed against 11 Abu Sayyaf men,
February 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Asean~ EU experts discuss waging war against 'sea terrorism',
February 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US investigators expected today,
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February 27, 2002, Reuters, Philippines' Estrada refuses plea on alias charge,
February 27, 2002, Reuters, Malaysia arrests five for airport bus hijack-media,
February 27, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader backs amendments to 'flawed' money laundering law,
February 27, 2002, AFP, San Miguel shareholders approve Kirin buy-in in deal with Arroyo,
February 27, 2002, AFP, Philippines want US troops to help fight communist rebels: exiled leader,
February 27, 2002, AFP, US flies helicopters, accident investigators to the Philippines,
February 27, 2002, AFP, Estrada refuses to plead after admitting to using a false name,
February 27, 2002, AFP, Philippines manufacturing output down 11.3 percent in December,
February 27, 2002, AFP, US planes conduct aerial surveillance on hostage island: Philippines,
February 27, 2002, Gulf News, Protests greet Arroyo in Zamboanga, by Al Jacinto,
February 27, 2002, Gulf News, Military hopes to win war with hi-tech weapons,
February 27, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Troops clash with Sayyaf gunmen
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February 28, 2002, Reuters, Malaysia rounds up thousands of illegal immigrants,
February 28, 2002, Reuters, Malaysia seizes 3,700 suspected illegal immigrants,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Philippines set to privatise state power producer in June,
February 28, 2002, AFP, US forces have complete surveillance of Philippines hostage island,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Truck plows into police camp where renegade Muslim leader Misuari is held,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Two civilians wounded as Muslim rebels attack Philippines military posts,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Fugitive American rapist arrested in Philippines,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Two Philippines policemen killed, guns taken in communist rebel raid,
February 28, 2002, AFP, Philippines ex-president says ready to face the gallows,
February 28, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf elude U.S. search planes, by Al Jacinto and Noralyn Mustafa,
February 28, 2002, Gulf News, Hostage says he was forced to behead others,
February 28, 2002, Filipino Reporter, 5 Abu Sayyaf members held in clash,
February 28, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US flies in copters and investigators,
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March 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Army told not to use minor members of Abu Sayyaf,
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March 2, 2002, New York Times, Filipinos and G.I.'s Falter In Effort to Free Hostages, by Raymond Bonner with Eric Schmitt,
March 2, 2002, AFP, US troops in Philippines barred from seeing prostitutes: Arroyo,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Wheels of justice will roll on despite Estrada tactics: Arroyo,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Watchdog urges changes to Philippines' money laundering law,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Philippine government to hold "summit" of intelligence agencies,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Taiwan ready to offer free fighter jets to Philippines: report,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Estrada ordered to attend court at all times in corruption trial,
March 2, 2002, AFP, Estrada lawyers tell court they are withdrawing from corruption case,
March 2, 2002, Reuters, Malaysian sweep for illegal immigrants nets 8,000,
March 2, 2002, The Age [Australia] With God and a gun on his side, by Mark Baker,
March 2, 2002, The Boston Globe, The Search for Insurgents: Amid the deaths, tales of collusion,
March 2, 2002, Gulf News, Protesters hold vigil against wargames,
March 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Attacks vs Moro rebels justified',
March 2, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Manila to hold spy chiefs’ summit,
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March 3, 2002, AFP, Estrada supporters monitored by police, intelligence community,
March 3, 2002, AFP, Arroyo government hopes to reverse S and P outlook on Philippines,
March 3, 2002, AFP, Malaysia extradites Filipino fugitive,
March 3, 2002, AFP, One missing as cargo ship sinks in central Philippines,
March 3, 2002, AFP, Philippine Muslim rebel group denies links with Indonesian terror suspect,
March 3, 2002, AFP, Al-Qaeda linked to bloody destabilisation campaign in Philippines,
March 3, 2002, AFP, Jailed Estrada tries to turn tables on Philippine government,
March 3, 2002, Gulf News, Residents want U.S. soldiers to join in actual combat, by Noralyn Mustafa,
March 3, 2002, Gulf News, Government spurns Abu Sabaya' s plea for amnesty,
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March 4, 2002, The Washington Post, Some Filipinos Cite Threats Beyond Abu Sayyaf, by Doug Struck,
March 4, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Filipinos swap guns for rakes,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Philippines braces for first typhoon of the year,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Two injured in southern Philippines bombing blamed on Muslim rebels,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Bank lending in the Philippines slowed in January,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Ex-Philippines leader Estrada predicts own "inevitable" execution,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Philippines to split proceeds of Picasso painting to Marcos victims,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Philippine exports down nine percent in January,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Top Abu Sayyaf man captured in southern Philippines,
March 4, 2002, AFP, Soldier dead, two wounded in clash with Muslims holding South Korean,
March 4, 2002, Reuters, First Pacific loses $1.8 billion on asset write-down,
March 4, 2002, Gulf News, Filipino soldiers still need training, by Regina Bengco,
March 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Competition in rescue of Abu hostages not serious,
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March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine ombudsman suspends state pension funds officials,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines 1 bln dlr global bond issue gets overwhelming response,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines in talks to buy Taiwan fighter jets,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippine government appeals court ruling on Marcos Swiss funds,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Muslim rebels trying to recover southern Philippine camps: military,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines rules out foreign exile for Estrada,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines inflation eased further in February,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Philippines military unveils graveyard for victims of communist purge,
March 5, 2002, AFP, Five Europeans missing in central Philippines dive spot,
March 5, 2002, Gulf News, Aide of Abu Sayyaf leader captured, by Noralyn Mustafa,
March 5, 2002, Gulf News, Priest tells Americans of rebel-military link,
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March 6, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf kin arrested,
March 6, 2002, Gulf News, Captive demanded own ransom, by Al Jacinto,
March 6, 2002, Gulf News, Civil war may escalate - U.S. think tank,
March 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, MILF harboring Sayyaf rebels, hostages — AFP, by Paolo Romero,
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March 7, 2002, CNN News, Mission says video of U.S. hostages may not be new,
March 7, 2002, CNN News, Full text: Abu Sayyaf statement read by Burnhams,
Diigo, March 7, 2002, Jakarta Post, Police to quiz Fathur's father over blast,
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March 8, 2002, CNN News, Hostage negotiations ruled out,
March 8, 2002, Washington Post, Kidnapped U.S. couple seen on videotape, by Doug Struck,
March 8, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Arroyo Accuses Abu of Violating Woman Hostages; Defends Balikatan Drive Anew,
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March 9, 2002, New York Times, Philippines Terror Group Seeks Money For Couple, by Raymond Bonner,
March 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf rebels, not US troops, are true abusers of women',
March 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US reject Sayyaf demands,
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March 10, 2002, New York Times Magazine, The Threat of Jaffar
March 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf ground getting smaller', by Roel Pareño,
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March 11, 2002, CNN News, Unmanned spy planes sent to Philippines,
March 11, 2002, CNN News, Philippine lumberjacks executed by rebels,
March 11, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Where terror war goes from here,
March 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, PNP: Sayyaf got P20-M from Palawan hostages, by Christina Mendez, Diigo,
March 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels give troops the slip, by Roel Pareño,
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March 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Reyes: Ransom paid to Abus but no AFP involvement,
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March 13, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Cultural lens: Judging you, judging me,
March 13, 2002, Washington Post, In Philippines, Boys Adjust After Living Among Rebels; Abu Sayyaf's Young,
March 13, 2002, Gulf News, Captives shown escape route by abductors,
March 13, 2002, BusinessWorld, Local troops, Abu Sayyaf clash; no sign of hostages,
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March 14, 2002, CNN News, Rebel leaders 'flee' Philippine bastion,
March 14, 2002, The Philippine Star, Envoy sees hike in US military aid,
March 14, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP furious over leaked Sayyaf spy photo, Diigo,
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March 15, 2002, AFP, Abu Sayyaf with P1M on head captured, by Al Jacinto/Victor Reyes,
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March 18, 2002, Sun Star Zamboanga, U S troops upbeat on Balikatan 2002, by Froilan Gallardo, Diigo,
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March 19, 2002, BBC News, Eyewitness: Philippines' lawless island, by Matt Frei, Diigo,
March 19, 2002, Charleston Daily Mail, Troops aiding wounded Filipinos: Green Berets enter combat zone to retrieve wounded,
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March 20, 2002, Boston Globe, US Soldiers Rescue Filipino Troops, 122 words
March 20, 2002, Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) Green Berets try to retrieve injured men in Philippines,
March 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 4 Sayyaf rebels killed, 6 captured,
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March 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
March 21, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2,665 US troops arriving, by Martin P. Marfil and Juliet L. Javellana, Diigo,
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March 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf a bane to EAGA, by Edith Regalado,
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*March 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military going in for the kill vs Sayyaf, by Roel Pareño,
March 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Army intensifies anti-terror drive, by Paolo Romero
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March 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, DND gives credence to Bin Laden sighting, by Paolo Romero,
March 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippines: Army-Abu Sayyaf clash in Basilan leaves five dead, Diigo,
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March 25, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf swap plan rejected, by Atika Shubert,
March 25, 2002, New York Times, Philippine Clashes May Point to Attempt to Rescue American Hostages From Rebels, by Jane Perlez,
March 25, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
March 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf’s Holy Week terror plot uncovered, by Roel Pareño,
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March 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, 5 groups eyed in Metro bomb scare, by Paolo Romero,
March 26th 2002, Washington Post, Americans Hear Growing Comparisons to Military Campaign in Afghanistan, by Doug Struck,
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March 27, 2002, Washington Post, Americans Hear Growing Comparisons to Military Campaign in Afghanistan,
March 27, 2002, Boston Globe, US Officials Admit Bin Laden's Trail Has Gone Cold, by Bryan Bender,
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March 28, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Hope for Burnhams brighter now-Gloria, by Carlito Pablo,
March 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf’s Pinay hostage to be freed for P1.5 million?, by Roel Pareño,
March 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine president hails US role in action against Abu Sayyaf,
March 28, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Hope for Burnhams brighter now-Gloria,
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March 29, 2002, The Washington Times, Special Forces, Philippine Army Closing in on Abu Sayyaf Rebels
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March 31, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Antiterror Forces May Extend Stay on Philippines Island,
March 31, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Forces Likely To Extend Philippines Mission, by Jane Perlez,________________________________________________________________________________
April 1, 2002, New York Times, Hopes for Easter Release of Missionary Couple Held in Philippine Jungle Prove Unfounded, by Jane Perlez,
April 1, 2002, Contemporary Southeast Asia, The Continuation of Civil Unrest and Poverty in Mindanao,
April 1, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US spy plane crashes off Zamboanga,
April 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine military arrest Abu Sayyaf members, foil kidnap operation,
April 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine military says arrest of seven militants "big blow" to Abu Sayyaf,
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April 2, 2002, BBC Monitoring, Philippine military says US troops may stay on after exercises.
April 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Chinook's data recorder found.
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April 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, Eight more American lawmakers arriving in RP, by Paolo Romero and Marichu Villanueva,
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April 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, US allots $7.3 M for RP terror drive, by Paolo Romero,
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April 7, 2002, New York Times, The World; The War on Terrorism Takes Aim at Crime,
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April 8, 2002, CNN News, Freed Italy priest tells of ordeal,
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April 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf’s Sabaya hurt in raid on Basilan mayor’s residence, by Paolo Romero,
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April 10, 2002, Boston Globe, Pentagon May Send 60 More Advisers; Says Move May Force Special Troops to Engage in Combat with Abu Sayyaf, by Bryan Bender,
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April 11, 2002, CNN News, Philippine ferry fire kills 23,
April 11, 2002, Boston Globe / AP, Philippine Abuse Cases Investigated, by Jim Gomez, A.11, 327 words
April 11, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
April 11, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Global growth, global trash,
April 11, 2002, The Independent, Senators launch inquiry into army torture claims, by Jim Gomez,
April 11, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Sayyaf funding bin Laden,
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April 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military identifies Sayyaf coddlers in Basilan, by Paolo Romero, Diigo, _________________________________________________________________________________
April 13, 2002, Associated Press, U.S. monitors efforts to release abducted couple in Philippines,
April 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Erap supporters, cops clash at SC,
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April 15, 2002, CNN News, U.S. may extend stay in the Philippines,
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April 16, 2002, CNN News, The Philippines: War on terror's second front, by Maria Ressa,
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April 17, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Too many chiefs spoil cops' morale,
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April 18, 2002, CNN, More U.S. troops head for Philippines,
April 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gloria, PNP brass defend promotions,
April 18, 2002, BusinessWorld, Never ending ferment in Mindanao,
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April 19, 2002, BBC News, South-East Asia's terror clampdown,
April 19, 2002, CNN, Philippines frees terror suspects,
April 19, 2002, The Manila Times, "Deathbed" Confession Transcript: Elmina Abdul, by Dorian Zumel,

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April 20, 2002, CNN News, U.S. boosts Philippines presence,
April 20, 2002, BBC News, US troops arrive on hostage island,
April 20, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Sends More Troops To Philippines In Rebel Fight, by James Dao,
April 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, US allots $4 million for Basilan projects, by Paolo Romero and Romel Bagares,
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April 21, 2002, CNN, Two arrests after Philippine bomb blast,April 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
April 21-27, 2002, Bulatlat, Vol. 2, No. 11, Protest Caravan to Greet Opening of Second U.S. War Games, Diigo,
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April 22, 2002, New York Times, Bombs Kill 14 in the Philippines After Warning by Militants,
April 22, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
April 22, 2002, The Independent, Philippines bomb blasts leave at least 14 dead, by Paul Alexander,
April 22, 2002, Asian Political News, Adm. Blair visits U.S. troops in southern Philippines,
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April 23, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sin denies backing Copa 'junta',
April 23, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bomb rocks GenSan again, by Aquiles Z. Zonio, TJ Burgonio and Philip C. Tube, Diigo,
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April 24, 2002, CNN News, Philippines probe al Qaeda bomb link,
April 24, 2002, CNN News, Al Qaeda pulls strings in Asian conflicts, by Maria Ressa,
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April 25, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf 'backs out' of hostage deal,

April 25, 2002, CNN, Top Estrada supporter arrested in Manila,
April 25, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, In praise of American empire,
April 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Crackdown widened in Mindanao, by Paolo Romero,
April 25, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Green Berets vs. Abu Sayyaf,
April 25, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cimatu extension no issue-general,
April 25, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The race for the post of AFP chief of staff,
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April 26, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Palace admits news leak,
April 26, 2002, The Manila Times, RP cops aware of long-term rightwing, Muslim connection, by Dorian Zumel-Sicat, Diigo,
April 26, 2002, Arab News, Manila, MILF strike deal to fight Mindanao bandits, by Mama Gubal, Diigo,

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April 27, 2002, New York Times, Given $300,000, Abductors Refuse to Free 2 Americans,
April 27, 2002, Los Angels Times Wire Reports, After 3 Months, Gunmen Free Captive Reporter,
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April 28, 2002, Honolulu Advertiser / AP, Sending troops into Philippines dangerous, by Homer A. Mabale,
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April 29, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf calls for hostage talks,
April 29, 2002, BBC News, US troops dig in on Basilan,
April 29, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Man 'most wanted' in Indonesia,
April 29, 2002, Baptist Press, $300,000 payment in Philippines fails for kidnapped missionaries, by A Toalston,
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April 30, 2002, BBC News, Philippine 'rebels' killed in clash,
April 30, 2002, New York Times, Philippine Group Denies Ransom,
April 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Legarda paid P2-M for reporter’s release — military, by Paolo Romero and Aurea Calica,
April 30, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gloria's generals,
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May 1, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill U.S. hostages,
May 1, 2002, BBC News Rebels threaten to kill US hostages,
May 1, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Indonesian cleric fights for a Muslim state,
May 1, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Wider mission stretches military,
May 1, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
May 1, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Military: Abus, not MNLF, behind Arlyn's kidnapping,
May 1, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Police kill four Sayyaf guerrillas in clash,
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May 2, 2002, Boston Globe / AP, Grenade Kills 3, Injures 50 Revelers; Police Say They Foiled 2 Other Terror Attacks,
May 2, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Indonesia's Choices,
May 2, 2002, Helsingin Sanomat, Greed of Philippines Army elements may be a security hazard for U.S.,
May 2, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Questions,
May 2, 2002, Pravda, The Supreme Court of the Philippines is not happy about the American presence, by Vasily Bubnov, Translated by Dmitry Sudakov, Diigo,
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May 3, 2002, AP Worldstream, Police capture senior Abu Sayyaf officials in southern Philippines,
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May 6, 2002, Asian Political News, 7 die in grenade explosion in S. Philippines,
May 6, 2002, BusinessWorld, Priests tell GMA: Probe deeper, go to Basilan to solve Abu problem,
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May 9, 2002, The Washington Post, Indonesian Arrested in Manila Had Ties to Al Qaeda; Capture of Muslim Militia Leader Reveals Radical Groups' Links in Southeast Asia, Investigators Say, by Rajiv Chandrasekaran,
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May 12, 2002, Filipino Star, American's Captors Arrested in Basilan, by Roel Pareño,
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May 13, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, Report says Abu Sayyaf may free one hostage,
May 13, 2002, BusinessWorld, Army captain asks: Where's recognition for Cafgus?
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May 16, 2002, Agence France-Presse, Briton, 4 Filipinos Injured in Davao Hotel Blast, Diigo,
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May 20, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Congressional review of 9/11 lapses already under way,
May 20, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, RP gov't failure to solve journalists' slayings condemned,
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May 23, 2002, New York Times, World Briefing | Asia: Philippines: American Couple Alive, Leader Says, by James Brooke,
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May 24, 2002, The Independent, Philippines guerrilla leader is arrested, by Jim Gomez
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May 27, 2002, BBC News, US hostages mark year in captivity,
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May 28, 2002, The Manila Times, Top US security officials took Davao blast victim, by William Depasupil, Reporter and Dorian Zume-Sicat, Correspondent, [First of three parts]
May 28, 2002, BusinessWorld, Chronology of hostage crisis, Diigo,
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May 29, 2002, CNN News, U.S. offers $5 million Abu Sayyaf bounty, by Maria Ressa,
May 29, 2002, BBC News, US offers $5m for Abu Sayyaf, Diigo,
May 29, 2002, Seattle Times, U.S. puts up big bounty to locate Philippine rebels,
May 29, 2002, New York Times, Asia: Philippines: U.S. Says Copters Weren't Hit,
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May 30, 2002, New York Times, Asia: Philippines: U.S. Bounty For Militants' Arrest, by Carlos H. Conde,
May 30, 2002, L.A. Times, U.S. Offers $5 Million for Kidnappers' Capture,
May 30, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
May 30, 2002, The Manila Times, Treasure hunter had white supremacists for associates, by Dorian Zumel-Sicat, Correspondent and Jeannette Andrade, Reporter, Diigo, [Second of three parts]
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May 31, 2002, The Manila Times, Spies, terrorists attracted to treasure hunters’ circles, by Dorian Zumel-Sicat, Friday, Diigo, [Third of three parts]
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June 1, 2002, Christianity Today, Two Hostages Die In Attempted Missionary Rescue In Mindanao,
June 1, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Top Sayyaf rebel nabbed on Basilan,
June 1, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US bounty offer opens floodgates of clues on Sayyaf,
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June 2, 2002, CNN News, Wolfowitz: U.S. forces 'to stay in Philippines',
June 2, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, USA,
June 2, 2002, Associated Press, War-scarred Philippine town wants longer American military presence,
June 2, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Wolfowitz Here for Talks; US Force Extension sought,
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June 3, 2002, CNN News, U.S. 'committed' to the Philippines,
June 3, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Editorial, Population Now 80 Million; 40% Live in poverty,
June 3, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US~ Philippines moot anti-terror tactics,
June 3, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo urged to extend US presence on Basilan,
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June 4, 2002, New York Times, Wolfowitz, in Philippines, Looks to a Greater U.S. Role,
June 4, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US troops to move ahead in manhunt,
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June 5, 2002, New York Times, Rumsfeld Urges Caution On U.S. Role In Philippines, by Eric Schmitt,
June 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'It's not the way Malacañang treats its allies', by Paolo Romero, Diigo,

June 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu extort ring's adviser escapes, by John Unson, Diigo,
June 5, 2002, The Business Times [Malaysia] FBI investigates US coast guard official over 'leak', [Page View]
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June 7, 2002, BBC News, Hostages die in Philippine rescue bid,June 7, 2002, CNN News, Timeline: Hostage crisis in the Philippines,
June 7, 2002, CNN News, Gracia's family reunion, by Maria Ressa,
June 7, 2002, CNN News, Rescue raid ends in hostage deaths,
June 7, 2002, CNN News, Philippine hostage rescue result of 'chance encounter',
June 7, 2002, CNN News, Last words: Burnham left letter for his children,
June 7, 2002, CNN News, Slain missionary's family feels 'numbing' grief,
June 7, 2002, NPR All Things Considered, Analysis: Philippine army's attempt to rescue hostages from Abu Sayyaf proves fatal,
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June 8, 2002, CNN News, Philippines steps up fight after hostages die, by Andrea Koppel, Maria Ressa
June 8, 2002, The Associated Press, Brief: Two hostages killed, one rescued in Philippine raid,
June 8, 2002, New York Times, Philippine Rescue Raises Questions, by Eric Schmitt, June 8, 2002, New York Times, A Painful Consequence Of Political Constraints, by Eric Schmitt,
June 8, 2002, New York Times, A Phone Call Brings Sad News but Fails to Dent Faith, by John W. Fountain,
June 8, 2002, New York Times, Muslims' U.S. Hostage Is Killed In Gun Battle in the Philippines, by Jane Perlez,
June 8, 2002, The Independent, American dies in bungled attempt to rescue hostages held in Philippines,
June 8, 2002, The Boston Globe, American Hostage Killed in Philippines Rescue Raid, by John Donnelly,
June 8, 2002, The Boston Globe, A Community Mourns a Dedicated Missionary, by Tatsha Robertson,
*June 8, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf won’t get away with it',
June 8, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US missionary killed in botched rescue bid,
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June 9, 2002, CNN News, Bring Abu Sayyaf to justice: Burnham,
June 9, 2002, New York Times, Careless, Weary Rebels Left a Trail for Philippine Army, by Raymond Bonner with Carlos Conde,
June 9, 2002, Los Angeles Times, Hostage Describes Cross-Fire, by Eric Slater and Richard C. Paddock,
June 9, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
June 9, 2002, AP, Philippine hostage crisis ends with many blunders,
June 9, 2002, AP, War-scarred Philippine town receives Filipino hostage slain with American missionary,
June 9, 2002, AP, Analysts unsure what went wrong in raid; American, Filipino killed,
June 9, 2002, Associated Press, Philippine Troops Attack 3 Islands, by Jim Gomez,
June 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, $5-M US bounty for Sayyaf still up for grabs, by Katherine Adraneda, Diigo,
June 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Bush pushes for tougher action versus Sayyaf rebels, Diigo,
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June 10, 2002, CNN News, Former hostage: My husband 'died well',
June 10, 2002, CNN News, Bring Abu Sayyaf to justice: Burnham, by Andrea Koppel and Maria Ressa,
June 10, 2002, BBC News, Freed missionary calls for justice,
June 10, 2002, New York Times, Antiterror Fight: Why the Philippines?, by Raymond Bonner,
June 10, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Bomb plot shows terrorist resolve,
June 10, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
June 10, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, USA,
June 10, 2002, The Associated Press, Philippine troops step up hunt for rebels, by William Foreman,
June 10, 2002, CNSNews.com, Rescued Missionary Widow Heads Home; Philippine Media Criticize Military, by Patrick Goodenough,
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June 11, 2002, BBC News, Arroyo defends hostage rescue,
June 11, 2002, BBC News, Abu Sayyaf still a threat,
June 11, 2002, New York Times, Rescued Hostage Returns Home, by David Johnson,
June 11, 2002, Washington Post, Philippine Army, Hostages' Accounts Depict Splintered Rebel Force on the Run,
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June 12, 2002, CNN News, Arroyo raises flag over Abu Sayyaf stronghold,
June 12, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Indonesia poses test for US on human rights,
June 12, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
June 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf confined in target area', Diigo,
June 12, 2002, Gulf News, One Abu Sayyaf leader captured, Diigo,
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June 13, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA: Basilan free from Sayyaf, by Pareño, Echeminada and Romero, Diigo,

June 13, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 600 Troops Hunt Sabaya Band; Abus have new have new hostages, says MILF commander, Diigo, ________________________________________________________________________________
June 14, 2002, AP, Small Christian town on rebel island buries nurse killed with American hostage after a
June 14, 2002, Manila Bulletin, 4 US Soldiers Carry Nurse Yap's Coffin to Her Grave in Lamitan,
June 14, 2002, The Philippine Star, Defense department denies Sayyaf has taken new hostages, Diigo,
June 14, 2002, BusinessWorld, Reports of new hostage-taking denied by officials; MILF coddling Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga?, by Felipe F. Salvosa, II, Diigo,
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June 15, 2002, New York Times, By Aiding Needy Filipinos, G.I.'s Could Help Rout the Rebels,
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June 17, 2002, CNN News, U.S., Philippine forces come under attack, by Mike Mount,
June 17, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Philippines presses war on rebels,
June 17, 2002, Philippine Headline News, U.S. Troops Airlift Wounded Soldiers After Abu Sayyaf Clash,
June 17, 2002, Asian Political News, Arroyo vows anew to pursue Abu Sayyaf rebels, Diigo,
June 17, 2002, Asian Political News, Philippine police find body of S. Korean diplomat, Diigo,
June 17, 2002, Asian Political News, Protests mar Philippine Independence Day celebration, Diigo,
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June 18, 2002, New York Times, Asia: Philippines: Gunmen Fire At U.S. Troops, by Raymond Bonner,
June 18, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,

June 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, What will it take to defeat the Abu Sayyaf? by Alejandro R. Roces, Diigo,
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June 19, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
June 19, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf kidnaps four Indonesians, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
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June 20, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf leader 'may be dead',
June 20, 2002, New York Times, American Troops Will Begin Tighter Operations With Filipinos, by Eric Schmitt,
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June 21, 2002, CNN News, Search for Abu Sayyaf leader's body,
June 21, 2002, BBC News, Filipino nets Abu Sayyaf reward,
June 21, 2002, BBC News, Philippines rebel leader 'shot',
June 21, 2002, Los Angeles Times, Philippine Troops Kill Rebel Leader, by Richard C. Paddock, Al Jacinto,
June 21, 2002, News24 / SAPA, Top Abu Sayyaf leader slain, Diigo,
June 21, 2002, The Guardian, Abu Sayyaf chief reportedly killed, by John Aglionby, Diigo,
June 21 2002, AFP / Sydney Morning Herald, Commandos kill top Abu Sayyaf leader, Diigo,
June 21, 2002, AP Online, Top Abu Sayyaf Leader Believed Dead, Diigo,
June 21, 2002, CBS News, 9:07 PM, Top Muslim Extremist Believed Dead, Diigo,
June 21, 2002, USA Today, 1:23 AM ET, Top Muslim terrorist thought to be dead, Diigo,
June 21, 2002, ABC News, Officials: U.S. Missionary Kidnapper Killed, Diigo,
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June 22, 2002, CNN News, Search for Abu Sayyaf leader's body, by Maria Ressa, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, New York Times, Philippines Reports a Top Muslim Rebel Leader Died in Clash, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, The Washington Post, Rebel Leader In Philippines Presumed Dead; Abu Sayyaf Members Shot While Trying to Flee Island
June 22, 2002, Los Angeles Times, Philippine Guerrilla's Body Sought, by Richard C. Paddock, John Hendren,
June 22, 2002, The Independent, Philippine rebel chief 'shot dead', by Andrew Buncombe,
June 22, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Pa says he was playful; neighbor says a joker, by Julie S. Alipala,
June 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sabaya shot dead, by Roel Pareño and Jaime Laude, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, The China Post, Top Abu Sayyaf leader slain in southern Philippines, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Opinion, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, Inquirer, Philippines Military: No doubt, Abu Sabaya dead - but body still missing, Diigo,
June 22, 2002, PHNO, President's Statement on Zamboanga Encounter, Diigo,

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June 23, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
June 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Captured Sayyaf dies of heart attack, by Jaime Laude, Diigo,
June 23, 2002, NewsoftheForce, Captured Philippine Rebels Recount Leader's Death, Diigo,
June 23, 2002, MSNBC, Captive rebels offer details of leader's killing, Diigo,
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June 24, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Etc...,
June 24, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sabaya ordered Burnham's killing, by Al Jacinto, Diigo,

July 24, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Indicts 5 Filipino Men In Kidnapping of Americans, Diigo,
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June 25, 2002, CNN News, Philippines pays off rebel spy,
June 25, 2002, BBC News, Filipino nets Abu Sayyaf reward,
June 25, 2002, BBC News, Philippines ends search for shot rebel,
June 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Talks with Sayyaf in 'delicate stage', Diigo,
June 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Formal talks with Sayyaf to resume soon - Puno, Diigo,

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June 26, 2002, Los Angeles Times, Spy Who Led Soldiers to Rebel Chief Gets Reward,
June 26, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Tough calls in child-soldier encounters,
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June 27, 2002, Los Angeles Times, President Calls Off Search for Rebel's Body,
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June 28, 2002, CNN News, 'Major battle' in Abu Sayyaf hunt,
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June 29, 2002, AP / The Independent, Filipino commandos clash with Abu Sayyaf rebels, by Oliver Teves,
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July 2, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Long-term US strategy emerges out of Philippines,
July 2, 2002, Charleston Daily Mail, U.S. troops moving closer to front lines: Patrols will help Philippine military fight Abu Sayyaf,
July 2, 2002, INQ7, 5:20 PM, Red alert in Palawan after MILF lost command sightings,
July 2, 2002, INQ7, 3:20 PM, MILF rebels to step aside as gov’t troops pursue Abu Sayyaf,
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July 6, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Abu Sayyaf wants to abolish Christmas,
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July 9, 2002, Seattle Times / Chicago Tribune, Outrage mounts over bill allowing Jewish-only towns, by Uli Schmetzer,
July 9, 2002, AFP, Philippine troops arrest suspected bomber, clashes with Abu Sayyaf,
July 9, 2002, AFP, 200 priests investigated for sexual abuses in Philippines,
July 9, 2002, AFP, Malaysian spy planes put to test in Filipino illegal migrants alert,
July 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, CIA Whisks Away Brit-Am Blast Victim, Now in US, by Edith Regalado, Diigo,
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July 10, 2002, AFP, Typhoon Chata'an toll rises to 30 in the Philippines,
July 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, Journalist included in Sayyaf wanted list fears for her life,
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July 11, 2002, AFP, Philippines police on alert for violence ahead of village-level polls,
July 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP apologizes to journalist in wanted list,
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July 12, 2002, BBC News, South-East Asia's terror clampdown,
July 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP formally clears journalist,
July 12, 2002, Gulf News, Villagers provide information on Abu Sayyaf whereabouts.
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July 13, 2002, AFP, Four fishermen found dead on hostage island in southern Philippines,
July 13, 2002, AFP, One dead, 75 rescued after boat sinks in Philippine waters,
July 13, 2002, AFP, 70 rescued after boat sinks in Philippine waters,
July 13, 2002, AFP, "Pentagon" kidnappers nabbed in southern Philippines,
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July 14, 2002, AFP, Arroyo is the Philippines' best option in the short term: Church,
July 14, 2002, AFP, Typhoon Halong kills eight in the Philippines,
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July 15, 2002, AFP, Sixty-six killed, 20 injured in poll-related violence in Philippines,
July 15, 2002, AFP, US envoy says corruption, Philippines law turning away investors,
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July 16, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader takes over foreign affairs department,
July 16, 2002, AFP, Philippine leader agrees corruption is scaring off investment,
July 16, 2002, AFP, Philippines election deaths soar to 86,
July 16, 2002, AFP, Three more slain in post-election fighting in southern Philippines,
July 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, 75 killed, 26 injured in polls Even the Dead Voted in Pasig City, Diigo,
*July 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf a spent force but new group could rise'
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July 18, 2002, Seattle Times / Chicago Tribune, Settlers accused of selling arms to Palestinians, by Uli Schmetzer,
July 18, 2002, AFP, Rival Muslim clans clash in southern Philippines, death toll climbs to five,
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July 19, 2002, New York Times, Asia: Philippines: Americans Threatened, by Carlos H. Conde,
July 19, 2002, AFP, Philippines rejects new Abu Sayyaf threat against Americans,
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July 20, 2002, AFP, Seven slain in clash between Philippine military, Muslim rebels,
July 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine military downplays Abu Sayyaf threat to US citizens,
*July 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military downplays Sayyaf threat on Americans, Diigo,
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July 21, 2002, New York Times Magazine, It Only Looks Like Vietnam, by Donovan Webster, Diigo,
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July 22, 2002, AFP, US troops' southern Philippines mission winds down,
July 22, 2002, AFP, Philippine priest accused of sexually molesting altar boys,
July 22, 2002, AFP, Arroyo wins back control of Philippine Senate,
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July 23, 2002, BBC News, US indicts Abu Sayyaf leaders,
July 23, 2002, CNN Breaking News, Justice Department Announces Charges for Abu Sayyaf Rebels,
July 23, 2002, PBS.org, 4:25 PM, EDT, U.S. Charges Abu Sayyaf Members in Missionary's Death,
July 23, 2002, Knight Ridder/Tribune, U.S. charges 5 Abu Sayyaf rebels in kidnapping, death of American,
July 23, 2002, AFP, Powell to discuss new counter-terror missions in Philippines,
July 23, 2002, AFP, Civil defense meeting in Philippines to combat disasters, terrorism,
July 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Two more Sayyaf bomb suspects nabbed, Christina Mendez, John Paul Jubelag, Diigo,
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July 24, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Indicts 5 Filipino Men In Kidnapping of Americans,
July 24, 2002, New York Times, U.S. Indicts Filipino Rebels, by David Stout,
July 24, 2002, The Washington Post, Grand Jury Indicts 5 Abu Sayyaf Members,
July 24, 2002, Seattle Times / Chicago Tribune, Israel says it will ease hold on West Bank, by Uli Schmetzer,
July 24, 2002, AFP, Arroyo vows to crush terror as bomb suspects presented at Philippine palace,
July 24, 2002, AFP, US indicts Philippine rebels for murder of two US nationals,
July 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf now resorting to extortion, by Roel Pareño
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July 25, 2002, Inquirer, Philippine president welcomes US indictment of five Abu Sayyaf leaders,
*July 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP to try Sayyaf leaders if caught here, Diigo,
July 25, 2002, Reuters / The China Post, RP will try Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, Diigo,
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July 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Non-approval of MLSA may affect US military aid to RP', by Paolo Romero and Aurea Calica,
July 26, 2002, Gulf News, Sulawesi police join hunt for kidnappers,
July 26, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf must pay for Burnham's death,
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July 27, 2002, AFP, One slain, five arrested in Philippine crackdown on kidnap gangs,
July 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'MLSA not tied to US aid to AFP', by Paolo Romero,
July 27, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf leaders want to surrender.
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July 28, 2002, CNN News, Shooting claim raises Philippines tension, by Rufi Vigilar,
July 28, 2002, AFP, Philippine legislators want US soldier to face probe,
July 28, 2002, Reuters, China seeks to strengthen ties with ASEAN,
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July 29, 2002, CNN News, Powell faces protests over Filipino shooting,
July 29, 2002, AFP, US troops to leave the Philippines, Abu Sayyaf threat still strong,
July 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'No more deal with Pentagon leader',
July 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA: How about Sayyaf abuses? by Ding Cervantes,
July 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader Hapilon eludes arrest in Zamboanga dawn raid, by Roel Pareño,
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July 30, 2002, CNN News, The quest for SE Asia's Islamic 'super' state, by Maria Ressa,
July 30, 2002, Daily Mail (London) Is Bin Laden's Eldest Son the New Leader of Al Qaeda?
July 30, 2002, AFP, US anti-terror troops pack up amid protests,
July 30, 2002, AFP, US says it saved Philippines rebel suspect from potentially fatal wound,
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July 31, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Terror dividend for Southeast Asia,
July 31, 2002, Reuters, UPDATE 1-Malaysia's illegal workers head for the exits, by Patrick Chalmers
July 31, 2002, AFP, US forces end first anti-terror mission in Southeast Asia,
July 31, 2002, The Philippine Star, 25 jailed ASG brought to Manila, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
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August 1, 2002, AFP, Malaysia starts crackdown on illegals, arrests 135,
August 1, 2002, AFP, Philippines expects to recover bulk of Marcos estate within a year,
August 1, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Anti-terror drive a success: US,
August 1, 2005, BusinessWorld, Abu Sayyaf tagged in latest blast; execs rue adverse impact on trade,
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August 2, 2002, New York Times, Promise of Land Reform Unfulfilled, by Wayne Arnold,
August 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, At least 80 US Special Forces from Balikatan to remain in Basilan,
August 2, 2002, Manila Standard, No permanent structures for US under MLSA -- Ople,
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August 3, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Powell to hold talks with Arroyo,
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August 4, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Powell hails Philippines’ anti-terror efforts,
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August 5, 2002, BBC News, Hostages rescued in the Philippines,August 5, 2002, Gulf News, Dozens of rebels killed in Sulu clash,
August 5, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine troops capture seven Sayyaf militants,
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August 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, 3 of 4 arrested NPA guerrillas are minors,
August 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP shifts focus from Sayyaf to NPA, by Paolo Romero,
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August 7, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Bin Laden's innovations,
August 7, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, US set to resume anti-Sayyaf drive,
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August 8, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Leftists declare war against Arroyo govt,
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August 10, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf member testifies during trial,
August 10, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Palace cool to Guingona; Mike fumes,
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*August 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Malacañang in a bind over Reds' terror tag, by  Paolo Romero and Aurea Calica, Diigo,
*August 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, 7 soldiers wounded in clash with Sayyaf,
August 12, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Seven injured in clash with Sayyaf militants,
August 12, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Blacklisting of Marxists not to effect talks plan,
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August 13, 2002, The Philippine Star, Two Abu Sayyaf rebels killed in southern Philippines.
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August 14, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippines~ US agree to coordinate military policy~ says Pentagon,
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August 15, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Moral relativism won't defeat terrorists,
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August 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, Senate panel finds proof of AFP-Sayyaf collusion in Basilan, by Efren Danao, Diigo,
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August 17, 2002, The Washington Times, Military Trio Called Colluders with rebels,
August 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to Initiate Court Martial vs 3 Army Officers in Abu Escape, Diigo,
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August 18, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo says people have faith in campaign against terror,
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August 19, 2002, The Philippine Star, Dominguez on military trial: A non-event, by Ricky Bautista, Diigo,
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August 20, 2002, Seattle Times / Chicago Tribune, Iraqi Embassy taken by opposition group; German forces regain control, by Uli Schmetzer,
August 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 77 cases filed against Abu Sayyaf bandits, by Delon Porcalla, Diigo,
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August 21, 2002, CNN News, Two Philippine hostages beheaded, by Maria Ressa,
August 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
August 21, 2002, Associated Press, 8 Filipinos Kidnapped by Rebels,
August 21, 2002, Associated Press / LA Times, 8 Filipinos Kidnapped by Rebels,
August 21, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Abu Sayyaf still dangerous~ says military,
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August 22, 2002, CNN News, Army turns up heat on Abu Sayyaf,
August 22, 2002, New York Times, Filipino Rebels Kill 2 Jehovah's Witnesses,
August 22, 2002, AP / The Independent, Muslim extremists behead Jehovah's Witnesses,
August 22, 2002, The Independent, Filipino rebels kidnap Avon sales team,by Kathy Marks,
August 22, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Sayyaf rebels kidnap six Filipinos,
August 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf strikes again, seizes six hostages, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
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August 23, 2002, CNN News, Jolo kidnappers given hostage deadline,
August 23, 2002, aldeilis -juscogens, Did The CIA Create the Abu Sayyaf? by Nash Maulana,
August 23, 2002, The Independent, Jehovah's Witnesses beheaded by Filipino rebels, by Kathy Marks,
August 23, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine military blames, then denies Abu Sayyaf responsible for kidnapping six Jehovah's Witnesses, by Paul Alexander, Diigo,
August 23, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Finish off Abu Sayyaf, President Orders military,
August 23, 2002, The Business Times [Malaysia] Page 9, AFP, KL tourism booms on strong Arab demand, [Page View]
August 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf resurrected, Sketches by Ana Marie Pamintuan
August 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, The Abu Sayyaf act viciously because they know we are weak, Max V. Soliven,
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August 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sabaya is dead — AFP, Palace,
August 24, 2002, Manila Bulletin, More Troops to Jolo,
August 24, 2002, Manila Bulletin, A Live Spy Recording Can Decide Whether Sabaya Really died,
August 24, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Army chief takes charge of campaign against kidnapping,
August 24, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Troops shell Sayyaf lair; give ultimatum,
August 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Coddlers of the Abu Sayyaf,
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August 25, 2002, Los Angeles Times Wire Reports, Elite Army Unit Flown In to Help Rescue Hostages,
August 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Government steps up security in Jolo,
August 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace to show video of Sabaya killing, by Marichu Villanueva, Diigo,
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August 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, 20 killed in Philippine bus crash,
August 26, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Kidnappers demand military pullout,
August 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sighting Sabaya, seeing ghosts, by Jarius Bondoc, Diigo,
August 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Arroyo: Marohombsar's Death Proves 'Crime Does Not Pay', by Paolo Romero,
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August 27, 2002, BusinessWorld, AFP junks ASG demand.
August 27, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Ultimatum to Sayyaf rebels ends today,
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August 28, 2002, Reuters / ABC News, Philippines Orders 'No Mercy' Assault on Gunmen, Diigo,
August 28, 2002, AP Worldstream, Soldiers kill suspected Abu Sayyaf extremist in clash in southern Philippines, Diigo,
August 28, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine troops hunt for kidnappers; one militant killed in clashes,
August 28, 2002, Philippine Star, Military moves in to rescue four Sulu hostages, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
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August 29, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Bush the Crusader,
August 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine president rejects talks with kidnappers, military a
August 29, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Is Abu Sabaya still alive?,
August 29, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, No more talks with kidnappers: Arroyo,
August 29, 2002, AsiaTimes, HEY JOE: Crimebuster Arroyo hypes it up, by Ted Lerner, Diigo,
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August 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military denies using US spy planes vs Abus, by Paolo Romero, Diigo,
August 30, 2002, Gulf News, Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Basilan,
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August 31, 2002, The Philippine Star, No contact yet with Abus on Jehovah's Witnesses,
August 31, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Rebel killed as hostage crisis continues,
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September 1, 2002, Bulatlat, Vol. 2, No. 30, Essay: A 'Death' Revisited, by Alexander Martin Remollino,
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September 4, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Manila focuses on rising foe: communist guerrillas,
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September 5, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Military launches ‘end game’ against militants,
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September 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 'This is a fight to the death',
September 8, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, AFP ready for more losses,
September 8, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippines on red alert for possible 9/11 attacks,
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September 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA takes over security campaign,
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September 10, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Is America the 'good guy'? Many now say, 'No.',
September 10, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Security beefed up at railways~ ports in Manila,
September 10, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, More blood will flow in fight against rebels~ says Philippine army,
September 10, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippines ready to support US: Officials,
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September 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Possible al-Qaeda targets secured,
September 11, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Quran recital competition,
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September 14, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Philippine troops kill 17 rebels,
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September 15, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Manila not to back Iraq attack without UN nod,
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September 16, 2002, CNN News, Singapore arrests 'al Qaeda trainees',
September 16, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Ransom demand for Philippine teachers,
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September 17, 2002, The Washington Post, Singapore Announces Arrest of 21 Militants; Majority of Suspects Allegedly Involved in Foiled Plot to Bomb Western Embassies, by Ellen Nakashima and Alan Sipress,
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September 18, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Gloria has new pen pal-Robot,
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September 20, 2002, The Washington Post, Militant Alliance in Asia Is Said to Seek Regional Islamic State, by Alan Sipress and Ellen Nakashima,
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September 21, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Hussin urges ARMM people to change ways,
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September 22, 2002, New York Times, Officials Detail the Trap, Set With U.S. Help, That Snared a Rebel Leader,
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September 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA rejects ransom for 4 professors,
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September 24, 2002, BusinessWorld, Killing of 4 Abus in Basilan lauded.
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September 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Manila set to bomb new rebel camps,
September 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Chinese minister set for Manila talks,
September 25, 2002, The Peninsula Qatar, Arroyo battling to reverse dropping popularity: Spokesman,
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September 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, China offers anti-terrorism work with RP, by Paolo Romero,
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September 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, Janjalani emerges, calls for jihad, by Paolo Romero and Roel Pareno,
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September 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Malacañang hits anti-Arroyo 'disinformation',
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October 2, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
October 2, 2002, Seattle Times, Philippine explosion kills U.S. soldier,
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October 3, 2002, CNN News, Abu Sayyaf suspected in Philippine blast,
October 3, 2002, New York Times, Asian Arena: An American Soldier Is Killed By a Bomb in the Philippines,
October 3, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
October 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP welcomes long-term US aid, by Paolo Romero,
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October 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Stratfor: Bombing may just be the first shot, by Paolo Romero,
October 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abus, Al-Qaeda Tagged in Wednesday Night Zamboanga Bombing, by Jaime Laude,
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October 5, 2002, New York Times, Asian Arena; Muslim Rebels Are Blamed For Bombing In Philippines,
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October 7, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, A saving grace, at least, by Noralyn Mustafa,
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October 8, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Southeast Asia easy source of Al Qaeda recruits,
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October 9, 2002, The Manila Times, Zambo bomb suspect held, Diigo,
October 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Jordanian Arrested in Zambo Bombing, by Jaime Laude, Diigo,
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October 10, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
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October 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, No hand in 'abduction' of NDF man's daughter,
October 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Kidapawan Blast Kills 8,October 11, 2002, Gulf News, Al Qaida efforts in Philippines stymied - Arroyo, by Barbara Mae Dacanay, Diigo,
October 11, 2002, Gulf News, Spy agency sought to recruit arrested Jordanian, Diigo,
October 11, 2002, Gulf News, Al Quaida Efforts in Philippines Stymied -- Arroyo, Diigo,
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October 12, 2002, Gulf News, Schilling recounts days in Abu Sayyaf captivity, by Barbara Mae Dacanay,
October 12, 2002, Agence France Presse, 11 soldiers killed as troops attack Abu Sayyaf in Philippines,
October 12, 2002, Manila Standard, Schilling tags Janjalani, Sabaya in kidnap,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Schilling tags Janjalani, Sabaya, by Aurea Calica And Nikko Dizon,
*October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'No negotiations for release of Sayyaf captives', by Bong Garcia, Diigo,
*October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, 4 MILF commanders surrender in Marawi City,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Manila to wait for UN decision, by Marichu Villanueva,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sison says US working for his extradition to American territory,
*October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Talks with NDF to resume by yearend, gov't says, Diigo,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Opinion, Beheaded in balding forest, by Jarius Bondoc,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Raps filed vs actress Sharon Cuneta's half-brother, by Nikko Dizon,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, AIG to invest $3.6 million in RP, by Marianne V. Go,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, US reaffirms 'open skies' is best policy for RP, by Mary Ann Reyes,
*October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Arrest of 11 Tiwi execs: mayor, vice mayor, and 9 councilors,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Estrada anticipating conviction in plunder trial, says Chavit, by Teddy Molina,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Gunmen storm vigil in Abra sitio, massacre 4, wound 12, Allan Maligpas,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Rebs kill cellsite caretaker, by Celso Amo, Diigo,
*October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, There’s one rape case every 3 days in Cebu,
October 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Solons victims of get-rich scam, by Jess Diaz, Katherine Adraneda,
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October 13, 2002, Washington Post, Rebels Kill 11 Philippine Marines; Hostage Rescue Mission Ends in Gun Battles,
October 13, 2002, Associated Press, Rebels Kill 11 in Clashes With Philippine Troops,
October 13, 2002, Agence France Presse, Philippine troops hunt Abu Sayyaf rebels after deadly clash,
October 13, 2002, Manila Standard, Gracia willing to come back to testify,
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October 14, 2002, Los Angeles Times Wire Reports, Troops Seek Guerrillas After Deadly Ambush,
October 14, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Indonesia, terror's latest front,
October 14, 2002, Manila Standard, Guingona to rejoin Cabinet,
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October 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, One-armed bandit leader wounded in Sulu clash, by Paolo Romero and Roel Pareno, Diigo,
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October 17, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
October 17, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Investigation into Bali blast moves forward,
October 17, 2002, The Independent, Six killed in Philippines bomb blasts,
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October 18, 2002, BBC News, Three dead in Manila bus bomb,
October 18, 2002, The Independent, Philippines Blasts Raise Fear of Bloody Campaign, David Usborne,
October 18, 2002, The Independent, Bus bomb in Manila leaves three dead, by Andrew Gumbel,
October 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Janjalani, Sayyaf tagged in twin blasts, by Paolo Romero,
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October 19, 2002, The Independent, Bus bomb in Manila leaves three dead, by Andrew Gumbel,
October 19, 2002, The Malay Mail, Wrong to link BN with al-Qaeda: Mat Taib,
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October 20, 2002, BBC News, Church attacked in Philippines city,October 20, 2002, New York Times, The World; Under the Lens: Southeast Asia Confronts Its Demons, Tom Zeller,
October 20, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
October 20, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, One of top 8 Abu Sayyaf leaders?, by TJ Burgonio,
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October 21, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Al Qaeda's capabilities may be growing,
October 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Defiant Islamiyah plans more attacks, by Paolo Romero,
October 21, 2002, Gulf News, President presented wrong militant,
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October 22, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, World,
October 22, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, US starts own probe of latest bombings,
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October 23, 2002, Chicago Sun-Times, Abu Sayyaf suspects arrested in deadly Philippine bombings,
October 23, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Photo oops! Wrong Abu, PNP says sorry,
October 23, 2002, AsiaTimes, Hey Joe: The Philippines' bumbling terror war, by Ted Lerner, Diigo,
October 23, 2002, New Straits Times, Cabinet to discuss Gunaratna's Al-Qaeda-BN link allegations,
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October 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, NSC: Tanods may arm but must get license, by Paolo Romero,
October 24, 2002, Radio Australia, Melbourne, Philippine police tie Abu Sayyaf to Jemaah Islamiyah, Al-Qa'idah - dispatch, Diigo,
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October 25, 2002, Independent, America Must Understand Why the Third World Still Distrusts Its Power,
October 25, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Hunted man links to blast in Zambo under probe,
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October 26, 2002, South China Morning Post, Manila warns of more bombings,
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*October 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Germans' interests will be protected',
October 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, 2 dead, 5 hurt in karaoke bar bomb blast,
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October 28, 2002, The Independent, Bin Laden Web Link Registered in Suffolk;, by Chris Blackhurst,
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October 29, 2002, The Independent, Cleric suspected of Bali bombing taken from hospital for questioning,
October 29, 2002, The Independent, Philippines bomb blast kills six, 175 words
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November 2002, Bayani Magazine, US Forces In Philippines Facing CIA-Trained Abu Sayyaf Terrorists, by Michael A. Bengwayan, Diigo, November 1, 2002, BusinessWorld, Former Abu Sayyaf lair now resettlement area.
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November 2, 2002, The Independent, Indonesian police shift hunt for Bali bombers to Java,
November 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace to US: RP ready for terror,
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November 3, 2002, The Independent, Jakarta man arrested for Bali nightclub bombings,
November 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace: Government will not turn over arrested MILF demolition expert, by Paolo Romero,
November 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to NPA: Talk peace or face death,
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November 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Government considering amnesty for Reds,
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November 5, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Shifting shape of the terror war,
November 5, 2002, The Business Times, page 12, Police know Bali suspects' names, Diigo,
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November 6, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Evidence accrues in Bali blast,
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November 7, 2002, The Independent, Indonesian police arrest suspected owner of Bali bomb van,
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November 8, 2002, The Independent, Libya - Gaddafi's Son Joins Fight to Free Detained Aid Workers,
November 8, 2002, The Independent, Police say van owner has confessed to helping attack nightclub,
November 8, 2002, The Philippine Star, Philippine troops, Abu Sayyaf clash at start of Ramadan; no cease-fire,
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November 9, 2002, The Independent, Bali bombers 'aimed to kill Americans',
November 9, 2002, The Independent, Storm in Philippines Feared to Have Killed 350, by Erik De Castro,
November 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Bali bombing suspect planned to flee to RP, by Paolo Romero,
November 9, 2002, Manila Standard / AP, page 1, 2 Jordanians kicked out, by Vito Barcelo, Diigo,
November 9, 2002, Manila Standard, page 1, Terrorize the Terrorists! Gloria calls for joint RP-US action, by Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Rey Requejo,
November 9, 2002, Manila Standard, page 2, RP no terror haven, Ople tells EU, by Mariecar Jara-Puyod,
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November 10, 2002, The Independent, Fresh arrests in swoop on Bali bomber's village,
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November 11, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Small slip helps Bali case unfold,
November 11, 2002, The Independent, The Critics: Some Light Relief in the Heart of Darkness,
November 11, 2002, The Independent, Two die and 15 missing in Manila plane crash,
November 11, 2002, AFP, 14 killed, five feared dead in Philippine plane crash,
November 11, 2002, AFP, At least 10 killed, nine missing in Philippine plane crash,
November 11, 2002, AFP, At least five killed as plane with 34 aboard crashes off Manila,
November 11, 2002, AFP, At least two killed as plane with 29 aboard crashes off Manila,
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November 12, 2002, The Independent, Bali bombing suspect 'studied under cleric linked to al-Qa'ida',
November 12, 2002, AFP, Search for black box in Philippine plane crash, bodies found,
November 12, 2002, AFP, Philippines searches for black box, finds more bodies in plane crash,
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November 13, 2002, AFP, Abu Sayyaf demands 300,000 USD for hostages in Philippines,
November 13, 2002, AFP, Rolls-Royce experts in Philippines to help in plane crash probe,
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November 14, 2002, CNN News, Philippines arrests al Qaeda-linked bomber, by Jess Liwanag,
November 14, 2002, The Independent, Chief suspect in Bali attack 'delighted' with carnage,
November 14, 2002, AP Worldstream, Philippine police investigating shipment of chemicals that could be used to make explosives, by Teresa Cerojano, Diigo,
November 14, 2002, Associated Press, Police arrest suspect who planned to bomb embassies and other targets in Philippines, by Oliver Teves, [Edris] Diigo,
November 14, 2002, AFP, Muslim rebel behind southern Philippine bombings captured,
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November 15, 2002, New York Times, Bombing Suspect Held in Philippines, Diigo,
November 15, 2002, The Washington Post, Key Suspect In Bomb Plot Is Arrested In Philippines; Abu Sayyaf Leader Is Accused In Deadly Attacks Last Month, by Oliver Teves, Diigo,
November 15, 2002, The Independent, Hostages - Confusion over Plight of Detained Western Aid Workers,
November 15, 2002, The Independent, The Philippines: Arrest 'foils bombing of US embassy', [Edris] Diigo,
November 15, 2002, AP Worldstream, Police step up security at bombing targets after arrest of Abu Sayyaf leader, by Oliver Teves, [Edris] Diigo,
November 15, 2002, The Scotsman, US ready to execute Muslim for murder of CIA officers, by Tim Cornwell, [Mir Aimal Kansi] Diigo,
November 15, 2002, AFP, Philippines recovers black box in plane crash,
November 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu bomb expert captured, by Paolo Romero and Christina Mendez, Diigo,
November 15, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Bush vows continuing support, by Genalyn D. Kabiling, Diigo,
November 15, 2002, Business Times (Malaysia), Manila agents nab suspected leader of extremist group, by Manuel Mogato, [Edris] Diigo,
November 15, 2002, China Daily, Manila parades bomb plotter, [Edris] Diigo,
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November 16, 2002, The Independent, Indonesian police confound sceptics with speed as they crack terror cell behind bombing,
November 16, 2002, AFP, Probe into Philippine plane near completion,
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November 17, 2002, Philippine Star, Amid coup rumors, GMA conducts loyalty checks on police, military,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Arroyo to criminals, terrorists: Your world is getting smaller, by Marichu Villanueva,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Mayor vows Sayyaf-free Puerto Princesa, by Jose Rodel Clapano,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Washington strengthening Manila’s resolve vs terrorism, by Jose Katigbak,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Opinion, Are you an asylum-seeking terrorist?, by Michael J. Gurfinkel,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Opinion, Time is running out, by Babe Romualdez,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Letter bomb not from al-Qaeda, by Jaime Laude,
November 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, 4 girls hacked, burned, by Antonieta Lopez,
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November 18, 2002, The Independent, Police name mastermind of Kuta nightclub bombings as senior figure in terror group, by Kathy Marks,
November 18, 2002, The Independent, Children Had Gun Lessons at Terror School ; Al-Qa'ida, by Harry Burton,
November 18, 2002, AP Worldstream, Abu Sayyaf planned to bomb overpass to hit Catholic, economic symbols, by Jim Gomez, Diigo,
November 18, 2002, AP Online, Philippine Militants Planned Attacks, by Jim Gomez, [Edris] Diigo,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Ople reiterates DFA commitment in fight against terrorism,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Irate customer shoots at posh Makati bar, employee killed, by Nikko Dizon,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Ampatuan boy can't leave RP — Court, by Edith Regalado,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, '1 prisoner bolts jail every 3 days', by Sammy Santos,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Amid news Bin Laden's alive, Bush steps up terror drive,
November 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Consider leaving Mindanao, Aussies advised, by Aurea Calica,
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November 19, 2002, AFP, Former first lady Imelda Marcos may be arrested if she snubs hearing,
*November 19, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu leader wants to yield, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
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November 20, 2002, AFP, Communist rebels slain, others captured in Philippines,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu leader's offer to yield rejected, by Roel Pareño, Diigo,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Package bomb kills 8-year-old girl in Ilocos Sur, by Teddy Molina, Myds Supnad, Artemio Dumlao and Jaime Laude,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, PMA hazing: Two cadets get 12 years, by Artemio Dumlao,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Opinion, London braces for terrorist attack on 'The Tube,' but gaiety goes on unabated, by Max V. Soliven,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Rotting corpses found, by Nikko Dizon,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 2 cops, 2 civilians face raps for 2 teens' kidnap, by Arnell Ozaeta,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 3 Pampanga cop chiefs replaced, by Ding Cervantes,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Bishops urge resumption of peace talks, by Sandy Araneta, Edith Regalado and Lino de la Cruz,
November 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Explosive found near Scout camp, by Paolo Romero,
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November 21, 2002, Agence France-Presse, US, Philippines sign military logistics support pact: sources,
November 21, 2002, Filipino Reporter, Abu Sayyaf bomb expert nabbed, [Edris] Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu man in Lamitan siege falls, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Op-Ed, ARMM's financial woes, by Domini M. Torrevillas, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Op-Ed, The psychological profile of terrorists, by Preciosa S. Soliven, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Cop shoots fellow cop who killed girlfriend, by Non Alquitran, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Former Lacson aide relieved of duties, by Jaime Laude, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Hunt on for driver of Las Piñas victim, by Nikko Dizon, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Gift bomb' not terrorists' work, say officials, by Teddy Molina, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, 2 NPA rebels slain, 2 others captured in clashes, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Swindler "colonel" finally arrested, by John Unson, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, MLSA signed next week, DFA says, by Aurea Calica, Diigo,
November 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Security fears defer NAIA-3 opening, Diigo,
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November 22, 2002, The Independent, Police arrest the 'mastermind' of Bali bombings,
November 22, 2002, The Independent, Marcos widow sues for pounds 270m, 171 words
November 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US sign 5-year MLSA, by Paolo Romero and Efren Danao,
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November 23, 2002, The Independent, Bali bombing was a suicide mission, suspect claims,
November 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Nothing secret in MLSA', by Paolo Romero and Marichu Villanueva,
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November 25, 2002, The Independent, Bin Laden film found in bomb suspect's home,
November 25, 2002, AFP, Red Cross urges Asian governments to ratify treaties on migrants, refugees,
November 25, 2002, AFP, Four Philippine soldiers killed in ambush by communist guerrillas,
November 25, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Navy intelligence says 2 Sayyaf leaders want to acquire passports,
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November 26, 2002, CNN News, Top planners of Bali bombings 'at large', by Maria Ressa,
November 26, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sayyaf leader claims Iraq planning to send suicide bombers to Philippines,
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November 27, 2002, AFP, Philippines bans ammonium nitrate imports in anti-terror move,
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November 28, 2002, AFP, Australia, Canada, EU close Philippine embassies after terror threats,
November 28, 2002, AFP, Australia closes embassy in Philippines over terror threat,
November 28, 2002, Manila Bulletin, Our Duty to time, [Relinquishment of Command Address of General Benjamin Defensor Jr.] Diigo,
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November 29, 2002, AFP, Philippines angry over shutdown of embassies over terror alert,
November 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'GMA assured of military protection', by Paolo Romero,
November 29, 2002, BusinessWorld, Arroyo signs order appointing Guingona Mindanao czar,
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November 30, 2002, AFP, Arroyo aide calls Aussie warning of Philippine attack "rubbish",
November 30, 2002, AFP, Arroyo orders crackdown on corruption,
November 30, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Guingona turns down 'Mindanao czar' job,
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December 1, 2002, New York Times, U.S. and Philippines May Start New Training Mission, Eric Schmitt
December 1, 2002, BBC News, Guide to Philippines conflict,
December 1, 2002, Contemporary Southeast Asia, Tentacles of Terror: Al Qaeda's Southeast Asian Network, by Zachary Abuza,
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December 2, 2002, Asia Pulse, New Department of Agriculture Secretary Appointed in Philippines,
December 2, 2002, BusinessWorld, Palace says Tito still on its side,
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December 3, 2002, Reuters, Australia's Howard defiant on pre-emptive strikes,
December 3, 2002, Reuters, Arroyo tells Japan it more important than China,
December 3, 2002, Reuters, Australia anti-terror plan not bellicose, says PM,
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December 4, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Terror-preemption talk roils Asia,
December 4, 2002, Reuters, Australian PM under fire for raising Asian ire,
December 4, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Should Pursue Security Agreements Through Asean,
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December 5, 2002, CNN News, Thailand: A safe haven for al Qaeda?, by Maria Ressa,
December 5, 2002, Reuters, Anger at U.S., alienation sour Muslims' Eid, by Jalil Hamid,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Urges Unity in Fight Against Terror,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Eu Envoys to Scheduled to Visit Philippines to View Projects,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Will Not Beg Australia And Canada to Reopen Embassies,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Supports Continues Cooperation With Japan,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Japan Throws Support Behind Philippines for War on Poverty,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines Not Keen to Work With Australia on Terrorism,
December 5, 2002, Asia Pulse, Philippines to Help With Indonesia, Aceh Peace Process,
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December 6, 2002, Philippine Daily Inquirer, '15 Abu Sayyaf members hiding in Metro Manila',
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December 7, 2002, AFP, Ten Abu Sayyaf members flee southern Philippines for Malaysia,
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December 10, 2002, AP Online, U.S. Charges 6 More Abu Sayyaf Members, Diigo,
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December 16, 2002, Inquirer, Philippine military arrest three Abu Sayyaf members in separate incidents,
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December 24, 2002, AP Online, Philippines Bomb Blast Kills 3, Wounds 11,
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December 25, 2002, CNN News, Three die in Abu Sayyaf gun battle,
December 25, 2002, ABC News, Philippines bombing possibly feudal,
December 25, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Suspicion fell on Muslim rebels for a Christmas Eve bomb explosion that killed 13,
December 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Terrorist threat heightens sense of national insecurity, by Paolo Romero,
December 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US set 17 military exercises next year, by Paolo Romero,
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December 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to join more international war games, by Paolo Romero,
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December 30, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,Quote of the Day,December 30, 2002, Christian Science Monitor, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said she won't run,
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