Germany says no change to Iraq policy after PHL hostage threat—reports

BERLIN—Germany said Wednesday it would not withdraw support for US action against jihadists in Iraq and Syria following a reported ultimatum from Philippine Islamist militants threatening to kill a German hostage. A foreign ministry spokeswoman said the German government had "heard about the report" but stressed that "threats are not an appropriate way to influence our policy in Syria and Iraq".

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Solons apprehensive BBL will lead to break up of cities, provinces

Even as government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) negotiators gave the assurance that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) won’t lead to the country’s breakup, some lawmakers on Wednesday expressed apprehension that the manner of territorial expansion provided in the bill will lead to the fragmentation of certain cities and provinces.

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