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Philippines president Duterte brags he stabbed a boy to death as a teen
The Philippines controversial president Rodrigo Duterte said he stabbed a person to death as a teenager.
Philippines' Duterte, who once likened himself to Hitler, offers to host global human rights summit
The firebrand leader has often faced criticism for his violent war on drugs and numerous extra judicial deaths allegedly meted out by his security forces.
Philippines' Duterte sacks drugs board chief after just five months on the job
Dionisio Santiago is the successive chairman of Dangerous Drugs Board to face an unceremonious exit.
Duterte's official website, over 100 other sites compromised by Vietnam-linked hackers OceanLotus
Some of the websites compromised belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China's BDStar and the Armed Forces of the Philippines among others.
Russia weapons to boost Philippines in Islamic terror offensive
Russia donated around 5,000 guns and other weapons to the Philippines to fight Islamic terror as the Kremlin also seeks to boost its military presence in Southeast Asia.
Inside Marawi: New photos of shattered city reveal ferocity of battle against Isis militants
Air strikes, artillery and machine-gun fire have left the lakeside city of Marawi in the southern Philippines a smouldering wasteland of shattered buildings and bullet-pocked mosques and houses.
Duterte tells Philippines to be prepared for terror attacks as Marawi siege ends
Duterte urges public to remain vigilant as the remnants of Islamists could come back to launch fresh attacks.
Photos: Siege of Marawi finally over after last gunfight killed 40 militants and their wives
In pictures: The siege of Marawi has finally come to an end after one final fierce gunfight with a group of militants holed up in the shattered city.
Russian warships carrying large weapons and ammunition supply dock in Philippines' Manila
Russian and Filipino navy officials said that the warships unloaded some 5,000 assault rifles, a million rounds of ammunition and 20 army trucks.
Duterte declared Marawi 'liberated' from Islamist militants, but fighting hasn't stopped
Photos show fighting is still going on in Marawi long after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared it had been liberated from Islamist militants.
Philippine troops kill Southeast Asia Isis 'emir' and a Maute group leader in Marawi
Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute were dead and the Marawi siege could end soon.
Duterte rejects UK aid money for the Philippines: 'I'd use it for guns and extrajudicial killings'
The Philippines president Duterte also said he is declaring a "revolutionary government" and would be happy to cut all ties with the EU.
Duterte orders all EU diplomats to leave Philippines within 24 hours over drug war criticism
The firebrand Philippines president asks the European ambassadors not to return to his country again.
Philippines apologises to China for using Taiwan emblem at diplomatic event
The Philippines defence department used the Taiwan defence ministry logo instead of China's on a banner displayed at an official ceremony.
One week to cross a street: How Isis-backed fighters pinned down Philippines' military in Marawi
The fighting in Marawi is so intense that it took soldiers a whole week just to cross one street in the embattled city.
Entire police force in a Philippine city sacked over allegations of murder and robbery
Caloocan City Police force comprises nearly 1,200 personnel who will be removed in batches, regional police chief said.
Angry Filipinos torch effigies of Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte over US involvement in Marawi
The US troops are assisting the Philippines military as they make a final push to end the long-standing conflict.
Remains of 28 bodies buried in mass graves in Philippines as deadly Marawi siege continues
Nearly 90 bodies in total are believed to have been buried in mass graves since June as troops battle Islamist militants in Marawi.
Latest Marawi photos: 'Women and children fighting with Isis-backed rebels' in Philippines
Philippine troops fighting Isis-linked Islamist insurgents in the city of Marawi say they have encountered armed resistance from women and children.
Women and children fight alongside Isis in Marawi against Duterte's army
More than 800 people have been killed in the battle between Abu Sayyaf militants and the army.
A huge mob was filmed going crazy for really cheap burgers in the Philippines
Zark's Burgers were charging the equivalent of 12p for a burger in a special offer.
"Go back to the f****** Philippines": Video shows Canadian woman hurling racist abuse at elderly couple
The suspect has been identified as a 75-year-old New Westminster woman.
At least 32 dead in the bloodiest anti-drug operations in Philippines
The raids resulted in the largest death toll in one night of police operations in the country.
Catholic priest caught taking 13-year-old girl to hotel faces Vatican investigation
The Vatican will decide the fate of the priest.
Duterte critic mayor among 14 shot dead by police in latest Philippines drugs bust
Reynaldo Parojinog killed in clashes between police and mayor's gunmen.
Philippines' Duterte inadvertently admits he used keyboard troll army during 2016 campaign
Oxford University said Duterte used social media manipulation as part of electoral run.
Duterte vows to continue war on drugs: 'Addicts and dealers have two choices: jail or hell'
Thousands of suspects have died during the anti-drug campaign he launched after being sworn into office in June 2016, sparking widespread criticism.
Siege of Marawi enters third month: Military battles Islamist snipers with 'unlimited ammunition'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he is prepared to wait for a year for the end of the siege which has killed more than 500 people.
Duterte extends martial law in southern Philippines to crush Isis affiliated militants
The president's critics accuse him of using law to realise his "dictatorial ambitions."
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte insults 'lousy' America and shuns Trump's invitation
Controversial president bashes his country's most important ally again.