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Politician Busted for Philippine Massacre

Powerful family blamed for murder of 57

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2009 3:59 AM CST

(Newser) – A politician suspected of organizing the slaughter of 57 rival supporters and journalists this week has surrendered to authorities in the southern Philippines. Andal Ampatuan Jr., who was planning to run for a provincial governorship, was at the scene when gunmen stopped a convoy heading...   Read full story »

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