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June 2, 2017

Philippines: 36 Dead in Failed Robbery at Manila Casino Resort
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In the Philippines, at least 36 people died after a gunman stormed a
Manila casino resort and lit the building on fire. The gunman reportedly
fired shots into a television screen and set gambling tables on fire
with gasoline, setting off a stampede and suffocating guests. Police
described the attacker as a white, English-speaking foreigner. They
reported he died after he fled with more than $2 million in stolen
casino chips, holed up in a nearby hotel room and committed suicide by
setting himself on fire. Friday morning's attack was falsely labeled
terrorism by President Donald Trump; police say it was a failed attempt
at a heist.


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