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Philippines says won't cooperate with ICC probe of 'war on drugs'

Philippines says won't cooperate with ICC probe of 'war on drugs'

Judges at the ICC on Wednesday approved a formal probe into Duterte's signature anti-narcotics campaign in which thousands have died.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Philippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over

Philippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over

Duterte defended the campaign, saying it had brought down crime and improved peace and order.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Most Filipinos support government war on drugs - Survey

Most Filipinos support government war on drugs - Survey

A survey by Pulse Asia Inc conducted from Sept 24 to 30 showed that 88 per cent of the 1,200 people surveyed nationwide "expressed support for the campaign."
Mon Oct 16 2017
Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ferocious war on drugs will shift to a higher gear to target "big fish", officials said on Thursday.
Thu Oct 12 2017
As Duterte's brutal war on drugs drags on, a mother cries for justice

As Duterte's brutal war on drugs drags on, a mother cries for justice

Raymart Siapo, a 19-year-old disabled person became another victim in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs when his bullet-riddled body was found near Barangay Manila.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Philippine Congress backs annual budget of just $20 for agency probing drugs war

Philippine Congress backs annual budget of just $20 for agency probing drugs war

About 119 of the 151 lower house members present supported the move to dramatically cut the budget, in what critics of the anti-drugs campaign call retaliation for the agency's criticism of Duterte.
Tue Sep 12 2017
At least 80 dead after escalation in Philippines war on drugs

At least 80 dead after escalation in Philippines war on drugs

Police killed at least 13 people in Manila on the third night of an escalation in President Rodrigo Duterte's ruthless war on drugs and crime.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Philippines war on drugs and crime intensifies, at least 60 killed in three days

Philippines war on drugs and crime intensifies, at least 60 killed in three days

The killings across Manila followed 32 deaths in police raids on Monday night in Bulacan province, which borders the capital.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Philippines' Duterte says will never visit 'lousy' United States

Philippines' Duterte says will never visit 'lousy' United States

Duterte was responding to remarks by Massachusetts Congressman James McGovern, who told a hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission that he would protest against such a visit.
Fri Jul 21 2017
UN expert keen to probe Philippines killings, but won't debate Duterte

UN expert keen to probe Philippines killings, but won't debate Duterte

Agnes Callamard, U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, has been vocal about allegations of systematic executions in the Philippines as part of Duterte's war on drugs.
Sun May 07 2017
Philippine leader Duterte unfazed by ICC murder complaint, vows no let-up in drugs war

Philippine leader Duterte unfazed by ICC murder complaint, vows no let-up in drugs war

Duterte said he was willing to face the music for his war on drugs and a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court would not stop him pursuing his bloody campaign.
Thu Apr 27 2017
Malaysia declares all-out war on drugs for 2017

Malaysia declares all-out war on drugs for 2017

Malaysia has declared an all-out war on drugs for 2017, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Philippine leader's opponents turn historic event into protest march

Philippine leader's opponents turn historic event into protest march

Political opponents of Rodrigo Duterte turned a traditional celebration of a "People Power" uprising against dictatorship three decades ago into a protest march condemning his war on drugs.
Sat Feb 25 2017
Philippine law enforcers arrest Duterte critic on drug charges

Philippine law enforcers arrest Duterte critic on drug charges

Senator Leila de Lima, her former driver and bodyguard and a former national prison official were ordered to be arrested by a local court after a judge found merit in criminal charges filed.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against death penalty, war on drugs

Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against death penalty, war on drugs

The gathering came just days after the church launched its strongest attack against President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
Sat Feb 18 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024