WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China's recent actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea (SCS) as the two countries moved closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation. In a meeting in Darwin, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister
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