Philippines Philippine troops battle Islamists in besieged city The Maute militant group, which has pledged allegiance to ISIL, captured parts of the southern city of Marawi earlier this week. 25/05/2017
Ukraine Poroshenko warns of 'martial law' if Ukraine conflict escalates President Poroshenko of Ukraine has warned he may bring in martial law because of increased tension in the east with pro-Russian separatists. 19/08/2016
