Iligan (Philippines): Militants who triggered martial law in southern Philippines when they rampaged through a city are threatening to kill a priest and other hostages, the Catholic Church said.
President Rodrigo Duterte imposed martial law across the southern region of Mindanao on Tuesday after the militants, who have declared allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group, battled with security forces and burnt buildings.
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