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Police train their fire hose at protesters as the latter try to force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Philippine police armed with truncheon, shields and water hose have clashed with more than 100 left-wing activists who rallied at the U.S. Embassy in Manila to oppose a visit by Obama and a looming pact that will increase the American military presence in the Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

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Policemen and protesters clash Wednesday in Manila as the latter try to force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit by President Obama. (associated press)

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Police train their fire hose at protesters as the latter try to force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Philippine police armed with truncheon, shields and water hose have clashed with more than 100 left-wing activists who rallied at the U.S. Embassy in Manila to oppose a visit by Obama and a looming pact that will increase the American military presence in the Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

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Protesters display placards during a rally at the U.S. Embassy against a visit of U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. Obama arrives in Manila on Monday for an overnight stop after visiting Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)