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Duterte to lift martial law in Muslim-majority Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to end more than two years of martial law in the southern Philippines, his spokesman says.

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Philippines sends official letter of withdrawal to ICC

The Philippines’ government sends an official withdrawal notice to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of “weaponizing” the issue of human rights.

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Philippines moves to quit International Criminal Court

The Philippines said on Wednesday it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to what President Rodrigo Duterte called "outrageous" attacks by UN officials and violations of due process by the ICC.

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Duterte to Putin: We'll buy arms from Russia

The Philippine president also thanked Russia for its "timely assistance" in defeating Daesh in a southern city.

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Marawi liberated from Daesh-linked militants: Duterte

The Philippine leader says Marawi is liberated as the army continues battling the last pockets of militants in the southern city.

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Thousands rally for, against Philippine president

Riot police were deployed across the capital Manila on Thursday to keep rival protesters apart amid fears of possible confrontation.

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Philippines rejects deal with Daesh on hostages

The Philippine president says the country will not allow Daesh terrorists to flee in exchange for freeing hostages.

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Duterte: Police can kill ‘idiots’ resisting arrest

The Philippine president says police forces are free to kill the “idiots” who resist arrest during the controversial drug war in the country.

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