Philippines says navy personnel injured in confrontation with China coast guard

At least eight Filipino navy personnel were injured this week - including one who lost a thumb - in a confrontation with the Chinese coast guard while, delivering food and other supplies to a military outpost at a disputed South China Sea shoal, Philippine security officials said. The Philippine foreign ministry denounced what it described as China's "illegal and aggressive" actions, adding that "dialogue and consultation" could not be achieved if "China's words do not match their actions on the waters." The shoal is occupied by a small Philippine navy contingent on board a long-grounded warship - the Sierra Madre…