Philippine troops kill 3 suspected rebels in clash

MANILA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — Philippine troops have killed three suspected rebels in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in southern Philippines, a military report said Monday.
The military said the five-minute fighting between the soldiers and at least six rebels broke out before midnight on Saturday in the outskirts of Kapai town.
Four high-powered firearms were recovered from the clash site. No government soldier was killed or wounded in the clash. ■