The World : 18 Bombs Found in Manila
Police found at least 18 homemade bombs in a Manila park where Philippine President Corazon Aquino is expected to appear during Independence Day celebrations Thursday. The bombs, along with bags suspected of containing gunpowder, were found when a group of men fled from police at the park, also used for pro-Marcos rallies. Aquino, meanwhile, accused deposed President Ferdinand E. Marcos of using “ill-gotten” wealth to fund anti-government protests.
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