Philippines: 7 militants killed, bombs seized in latest raid by troops

Philippine troops killed at least seven Muslim insurgents aligned with Islamic State group in a recent offensive in the south and recovered 45 heavy firearms and several bombs and landmines that were to be used in future attacks, military officials said Thursday.About 60 Muslim militants were in the remote camp near Maguing in Lanao del Sur province when it was attacked Tuesday by fighter jets and army forces, military officials said.It was not immediately clear whether their leader, Abu…