Islamist Militants Seize Philippines City

After a siege that began yesterday, the militants gained control of Marawi, a city of 200,000 in the south of the country.

President Duterte spoke publicly of how anyone who fought against the government would fare, saying, "You will die."

Duterte declared martial law in the south yesterday. He said he will extend martial law to the rest of the country if the militants expand.

Islamist militant communities have long been a problem for the Philippines, although mostly confined to the south.

Philippines Declares Martial Law After Muslim Group Attacks City

President Duterte declared martial law in the south of the country on the island of Mindanao after Islamic extremists, long active in the country and now somewhat "allied" with ISIS, attacked the city of Marawi.

Several have been killed on both sides of the fight.

Trump Invites Philippines' Duterte to White House

According to the White House, the President invited the president over the phone this week, but didn't give further details about a meeting. The White House also said the two leaders talked about concerns about North Korea on the phone.

Trump is also scheduled to visit the Philippines in November.