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Philippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'

The former president says he offers "no apologies, no excuses" for his anti-crime campaign.

Duterte tells Philippines ‘war on drugs’ inquiry he kept a death squad

Ex-president says he kept criminals to kill other criminals while mayor and offers no apologies at hearing investigating crackdowns. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has told a ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Duterte Says He Takes Responsibility for Philippine Drug War

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was defiant in Senate testimony about the years of bloodshed that left thousands dead. “I did it for my country,” he said.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Duterte’s jarring testimony into drug killings in Philippines relives a nightmare for many

The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the nightmare of the bloody “war on drugs” for many families of the thousands of ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed a “death squad” existed under his watch to control crime when he was Davao City mayor.

Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ in the Philippines – explained in 30 seconds

The former president faces an investigation by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of drug suspects. Soon after his ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Philippines says it will cooperate if ICC seeks Duterte's custody over drug killings

The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an ...

World - ABC News - November 13

Philippine ex-Pres. Duterte says he kept a `death squad' as mayor to kill criminals

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he had maintained a “death squad” of criminals to kill other criminals when he was mayor of a southern Philippine city

World - ABC News - October 28

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm

The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”

World - The New York Times - November 8

Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds

The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is buried in landslides

Residents of a northern Philippine town are picking up the pieces following one of the deadliest storms to hit the country this year

World - ABC News - October 28

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they believe the victim is still alive

World - ABC News - October 30

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Police in the Philippines said Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American and that they believe the victim is still alive.

Four Tropical Storms Swirl Simultaneously Near the Philippines

It is the first time on record that more than three tropical storms have occurred at the same time in November in the region.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-Yi is the latest storm forecast to potentially cause further life-threatening conditions.

Perez admits 2024 season has been 'terrible'

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits he has had "a terrible season" as he embarks on his home race this weekend.

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Woman admits relationship with Zara Aleena killer

Hayley Jones pleads guilty to an "inappropriate relationship" with Jordan McSweeney at HMP Belmarsh.

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

The Instagrammer admits obstructing a police investigation into an alleged £3.5m fraud.

Man admits murdering girlfriend he set on fire

Leigh Pateman admits murdering Ellen Marshall who died two years after he attacked her in her home.

Government admits new oil field approved unlawfully

Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.

McGregor admits 'taking cocaine' on night of alleged rape

The Irish mixed martial arts fighter is defending a civil action by a woman who accused him of rape.

UK ministers admit to Brexit pains, but the relief is on hold

Pro-Europeans granted opening to campaign on single issues that strengthen UK-EU ties

World - Financial Times - November 15

Valencia’s president admits mistakes in flood response but will not resign

Carlos Mazón resists calls to step down, saying floods that killed 216 in his area were unprecedented and ‘apocalyptic’. The regional president of Valencia, who is under mounting pressure over ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving dozens dead

Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines, officials said Thursday.

At least 126 dead and missing after landslides, flooding in Philippines

On Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos said that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue as the death toll climbed to nearly 130 after Tropical Storm Trami.

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president says many areas remain isolated

World - ABC News - October 26

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 85 people dead and 41 others missing.

Tropical Storm Trami Hits Vietnam After Killing Dozens in the Philippines

The storm made landfall near Danang on Sunday after leaving at least 80 people dead last week.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by China

World - ABC News - November 4

Philippines Approves Purchase of 40 Patrol Boats Amid China Spat

World - Yahoo News - November 6

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