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Police recover a dead body from a shallow grave in Maguindanao ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:27 GMT

(AFP) - Police recover a dead body from a shallow grave in Maguindanao province. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's ruling party have expelled the accused mastermind of a political massacre that claimed at least 57 lives, as she vowed justice would be served.(AFP)

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's ruling party have expelled ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:27 GMT

(AFP/File) - Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's ruling party have expelled the accused mastermind of a political massacre that claimed at least 57 lives, as she vowed justice would be served.(AFP/File/Pal Pillai)

Map of the Philippines showing Maguindanao province. Philippine ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:27 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Map of the Philippines showing Maguindanao province. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's ruling party have expelled the accused mastermind of a political massacre that claimed at least 57 lives, as she vowed justice would be served.(AFP/Graphic)

Workers load corpses into a truck. Philippine President Gloria ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:27 GMT

(AFP) - Workers load corpses into a truck. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's ruling party have expelled the accused mastermind of a political massacre that claimed at least 57 lives, as she vowed justice would be served.(AFP/Mark Navales)

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) is facing rising ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:21 GMT

(AFP/File) - Philippine President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) is facing rising pressure to bring to justice a political ally who stands accused of masterminding a massacre that left 52 people dead.(AFP/File/Pal Pillai)

Map of the Philippines showing Maguindanao province. Philippine ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:21 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Map of the Philippines showing Maguindanao province. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of a political massacre that left 57 people dead, as one of her allies was named the prime suspect.(AFP/Graphic)

Workers load corpses into a truck. Philippine President Gloria ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:21 GMT

(AFP) - Workers load corpses into a truck. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of a political massacre that left 57 people dead, as one of her allies was named the prime suspect.(AFP/Mark Navales)

Army troopers man a checkpoint near the hillside grave in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:45:29 GMT

(AP) - Army troopers man a checkpoint near the hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A Filipino woman reacts as she sees bodies of massacred journalists ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:15:28 GMT

(AP) - A Filipino woman reacts as she sees bodies of massacred journalists whom she knew along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police investigators carry a dead body recovered from a shallow ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:47:53 GMT

(AFP) - Police investigators carry a dead body recovered from a shallow grave, victim of a massacre after gunmen shot at least 52 people at Saniag, Maguindanao province, on November 24. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is facing rising pressure to bring to justice a political ally who stands accused of masterminding the massacre.(AFP)

Workers load into a truck dead bodies, victims of massacre after ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:47:53 GMT

(AFP) - Workers load into a truck dead bodies, victims of massacre after gunmen shot at least 52 people at Saniag, Maguindanao province, on November 24. Philippine police have named a political ally of President Gloria Arroyo as the prime suspect in the election-linked massacre.(AFP/Mark Navales)

Filipinos look at bodies of massacre victims covered in banana ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:45:19 GMT

(AP) - Filipinos look at bodies of massacre victims covered in banana leaves along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Journalists and troopers look as a backhoe pulls the wreckage ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:36:17 GMT

(AP) - Journalists and troopers look as a backhoe pulls the wreckage of one of three vehicles that was dumped together with massacre victims along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A backhoe pulls the wreckage of one of three vehicles which ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:35:08 GMT

(AP) - A backhoe pulls the wreckage of one of three vehicles which was dumped together with massacre victims along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A backhoe pulls the wreckage of one of three vehicles that was ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:30 GMT

(AP) - A backhoe pulls the wreckage of one of three vehicles that was dumped together with massacre victims along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 52 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

An army trooper rests beside a roadside checkpoint in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:20:33 GMT

(AP) - An army trooper rests beside a roadside checkpoint in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A farmer looks at a passing military truck on a road in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:20:02 GMT

(AP) - A farmer looks at a passing military truck on a road in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A military convoy passes by a hillside where massacre victims ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:17:04 GMT

(AP) - A military convoy passes by a hillside where massacre victims were recovered in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Male passengers lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:16:23 GMT

(AP) - Male passengers lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Passengers lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:14:05 GMT

(AP) - Passengers lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Troopers inspect a vehicle at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:13:24 GMT

(AP) - Troopers inspect a vehicle at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Civilians lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:12:34 GMT

(AP) - Civilians lift their shirts at a military checkpoint in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Workers load into a truck dead bodies, victims of massacre after ...

(AFP) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:43:43 GMT

(AFP) - Workers load into a truck dead bodies, victims of massacre after gunmen shot at least 46 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, on November 24. Philippine police have named a political ally of President Gloria Arroyo as the prime suspect in the election-linked massacre.(AFP/Mark Navales)

A man looks at vehicles believed used by victims when their ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:21:28 GMT

(AP) - A man looks at vehicles believed used by victims when their convoy was reportedly blocked by armed men along a highway in Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police and army personnel cover their noses as they view or ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:52:22 GMT

(AP) - Police and army personnel cover their noses as they view or take photos of recovered bodies along a hillside grave in Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers carry a dead body towards a waiting dump truck ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:11 GMT

(AP) - Police officers carry a dead body towards a waiting dump truck along a hillside grave made for massacre victims in Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Relatives wait as police recover dead bodies along a hillside ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:59:11 GMT

(AP) - Relatives wait as police recover dead bodies along a hillside grave in Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A backhoe clears out a hillside grave where massacre victims ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:45:56 GMT

(AP) - A backhoe clears out a hillside grave where massacre victims were dumped in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines' President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivers ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:43:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Philippines' President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivers a opening speech during a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace in Manila November 24, 2009. The Philippines declared an indefinite state of emergency on Tuesday in the provinces of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat and in Cotabato City to "prevent and suppress the occurrence of several other incidents of lawless violence." Philippine police found 15 more bodies on Tuesday at the site of a massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll in the election-related killings to 39 dead, national police chief Jesus Verzosa said. REUTERS/Palace Photo/Handout (PHILIPPINES CRIME LAW POLITICS ELECTIONS IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Police officers pull out a body from a hillside grave in Datu ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:42:26 GMT

(AP) - Police officers pull out a body from a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines President Gloria Arroyo has declared a state of ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:32:16 GMT

(AFP/File) - Philippines President Gloria Arroyo has declared a state of emergency in parts of the volatile south as anger spiralled over a savage political massacre that has left at least 46 people dead.(AFP/File/Pierre Verdy)

A man views covered bodies that were recovered from a hillside ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:07 GMT

(AP) - A man views covered bodies that were recovered from a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers secure an area where bodies were recovered along ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:21:13 GMT

(AP) - Police officers secure an area where bodies were recovered along a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers recover a body from a hillside grave in Datu ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:06:15 GMT

(AP) - Police officers recover a body from a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers carry one of dead bodies they recovered along ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:26 GMT

(AP) - Police officers carry one of dead bodies they recovered along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Filipinos carry a dead massacre victim along a hillside grave ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:47 GMT

(AP) - Filipinos carry a dead massacre victim along a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers carry a dead body which they recovered from ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:58:27 GMT

(AP) - Police officers carry a dead body which they recovered from a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A police officer uses banana leaves to cover bodies which they ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:56 GMT

(AP) - A police officer uses banana leaves to cover bodies which they recovered from a hillside grave in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The hand of one of dead victims lies across a police line at ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:47:14 GMT

(AP) - The hand of one of dead victims lies across a police line at a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Civilians look on as police officers carry dead bodies on a ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:14:38 GMT

(AP) - Civilians look on as police officers carry dead bodies on a dump truck along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 46 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers carry the body of a massacre victim which they ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:12:13 GMT

(AP) - Police officers carry the body of a massacre victim which they recovered along a mass grave at a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Map locates Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat provinces in the ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:01:53 GMT

(AP) - Map locates Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat provinces in the Philippines, which President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed under a state of emergency

Police officers carry a massacre victim's body towards a truck ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:46:08 GMT

(AP) - Police officers carry a massacre victim's body towards a truck along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police officers look on as a backhoe clears an area where bodies ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:26:24 GMT

(AP) - Police officers look on as a backhoe clears an area where bodies are dumped along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two souuthern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Police investigators inspect the scene of a massacre of a political ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:12:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Police investigators inspect the scene of a massacre of a political clan, which included several journalists, on the outskirts of Ampatuan, Maguindanao in southern Philippines November 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces and a city under emergency rule on Tuesday after 24 people were killed in the worst-ever election related violence in the country. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

Police dig up one of many bodies along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:08:21 GMT

(AP) - Police dig up one of many bodies along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

File photo of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Philippines, ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:16 GMT

(AFP/File) - File photo of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Philippines, who has put parts of the troubled southern Philippines under a state of emergency following a massacre of at least 22 people.(AFP/File/Pierre Verdy)

Police dig up one of many bodies along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, ...

(AP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:57:03 GMT

(AP) - Police dig up one of many bodies along a hillside in Datu Ampatuan, Magundanao province, southern Philippines on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency, giving security forces free hand to pursue gunmen who killed at least 24 people in one of the country's worst election massacres. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Filipino villagers dig a shallow grave of victims at the scene ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:52:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Filipino villagers dig a shallow grave of victims at the scene of a massacre of a political clan, which included several journalists, on the outskirts of Ampatuan, Maguindanao in southern Philippines November 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces and a city under emergency rule on Tuesday after 24 people were killed in the worst-ever election related violence in the country. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

A shallow grave of victims is dug at the scene of a massacre ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:28 GMT

(Reuters) - A shallow grave of victims is dug at the scene of a massacre of a political clan, which included several journalists, on the outskirts of Ampatuan, Maguindanao in southern Philippines November 24, 2009. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces and a city under emergency rule on Tuesday after 24 people were killed in the worst-ever election related violence in the country. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES CRIME LAW CONFLICT)