Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence

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Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence

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Voting commenced in the southern Philippines under heightened security after an outbreak of election-related violence resulted in three deaths and fifteen injuries. The violent incidents occurred on the eve of this historic election in the Muslim-majority region.

MANILA, Sept 14 - Voting began on Monday in the Philippines' Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election.

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