Gunman torches in Philippines,36 killed

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Gunman torches in Philippines,36 killed



A gunman stormed a crowded manila casino early on Friday and used gasoline to set gambling tables on fire,creating clouds of smoke that killed at least 36 people,police said.

The gunman fled with more than $2 million in stolen casino chips,then forced his way into a room in an adjoining hotel and killed himself.

Authorities suspect the man,who has not been identified yet,was trying to rob the casino at resorts world manila.

While an Islamic state group linked Filipino said on social media that"lone wolf soldiers "from the group were behind the attack,

The Chief of Philippines police said there was no proof which indicates that the incident was an act of terrorism.

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