Filipino Muslim rebels become officials under peace deal

MANILA, Feb 23 (AP): Some of the fiercest Muslim rebel commanders in the southern Philippines were sworn in Friday as administrators of a new Muslim autonomous region in a delicate milestone to settle one of Asia's longest-raging rebellions.President Rodrigo Duterte led a ceremony to name Moro Islamic Liberation Front leader...

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Toxic alcohol leaves 93 dead in India

GUWAHATI, Feb 23 (AFP): Ninety-three workers have died and at least 200 others have been hospitalised in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, officials said on Saturday, in the latest case of alcohol poisoning in the country.The victims of one of the most deadly bootleg liquor-related incidents ever in India...

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