Philippines

Austin thanked Duterte for the decision, which he said would further bolster the two nations’ 70-year treaty alliance.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules was carrying mostly combat troops when it overshot the runway while landing at the Jolo airport.

At least 40 people on board were brought to a hospital.

Biden called Benigno Aquino III a “valued friend and partner to the United States."

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said it was still unknown why the S-70i Black Hawk helicopter crashed Wednesday night.

Troops backed by police were to serve a warrant for the arrest of Injam Yadah at his home, when he and his men opened fire.

Some of the lessons learned included the Filipino infantry's clandestine and night movement techniques.

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and Philippine coast guard concluded a five-day search.

Church bells that allegedly signaled an attack on U.S. troops could be returned to the Philippines.

Defense Secretary Carter's assurances come amid increasing uncertainty about Washington's treaty alliance with Manila.