Duterte
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International
Duterte blames US for Mideast violence – Crime war ‘out of control’: critics
MANILA, Philippines, July 9, (Agencies): The new Philippine president blamed US intervention for the bloody conflicts in Iraq and other…
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Duterte sworn in as president – New leader promises relentless fight against criminality
MANILA, June 30, (RTRS): Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the Philippines’ 16th president on Thursday, capping the unlikely journey…
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Police killings up as Duterte takes office – Law enforcement officers action stirs fear
MANILA, June 29, (Agencies): Two things catch the eye in the office of Joselito Esquivel, a police colonel enforcing a…
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‘Death penalty was for retribution’ – Duterte ready to clash with Catholic church on birth control
MANILA, June 27, (Agencies): Incoming Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Monday hit out at “stupid” human rights campaigners, as he…
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Outrage after Duterte justifies journalists’ murders – ‘You’re not exempted from assassination’
MANILA, June 1, (AFP): Media groups expressed outrage Wednesday at Philippine president- elect Rodrigo Duterte’s endorsement of killing corrupt journalists,…
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Duterte launches vulgar attacks on Church – Bishops branded corrupt
DAVAO, Philippines, May 24, (AFP): Explosive incoming Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has launched a series of obscenity-filled attacks on the…
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