PHILIPPINES: Muslim congressman assasination target

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Updated November 14, 2007 21:13:27

Manila is on high alert after a fatal bomb attack outside the Philippines House of Representatives. Three people were killed in the blast, including controversial Muslim congressman Wahab Akbar. It's believed he was the target of an assasination.

Presenter: Linda LoPresti
Speakers: Heherson Alvarez, vice president of the Philippines Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats

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