Battle for Philippine town abates as troops mark Islamic holiday
Muslims attended prayers at a Marawi mosque in an emotional gathering marred by the violence that has displaced some 246,000 people, and killed more than 350 people.
Members of Philippine Marines are pictured aboard a vehicle as more soldiers reinforce to fight the Maute group in Marawi City in southern Philippines May 29, 2017(photo credit: REUTERS/ERIK DE CASTRO)ByREUTERS