Leader of Philippine Group Sympathetic to IS Group Killed (AP)

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Leader of Philippine Group Sympathetic to IS Group Killed
    By The Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines — Jan 4, 2017, 10:15 PM ET
 A leader of suspected sympathizers of the Islamic State group was killed Thursday in a clash with Philippine police after resisting arrest at a beach resort in the south, officials said.

Senior Supt. Leonardo Suan said Jaafar Maguid, leader of a small armed group called Ansar Al Khilafah Philippines, died in the shootout in southern Sarangani Province's Kiamba town.

Three of Maguid's followers were arrested in the shooting that happened after police went to check reports from civilians about the presence of armed men, said Suan, deputy director for operations of the regional police.

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Leader of Philippine Group Sympathetic to IS Group Killed By The Associated Press

Well, AP takes a lot of heat, but you gotta give credit where it's due.  Good kill, AP!