Thread: At least 53 dead in major battle in Philippine south (Reuters)

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Reuters - A battle pitting Philippine troops against Muslim guerrillas on a remote southern island killed at least 53 people, the military said on Thursday, but analysts said the clash is unlikely to have sidelined the rebels.