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Philippines: 36 Dead in Failed Robbery at Manila Casino Resort

HeadlineJun 02, 2017

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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