31 h. ago Disinformation over Duterte’s ICC arrest hits new low as ‘Putin’, ‘Michelle Yeoh’ weigh in

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

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56 h. ago Duterte’s ICC arrest justified under obscure Philippine law, legal experts say

Supporters of the former president have slammed the move by Manila to allow Duterte’s transfer to The Hague, calling it a ‘kidnapping’.

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6 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing for crimes against humanity via video link

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

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6 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing over alleged crimes against humanity via video

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

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8 d. ago ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings

The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.

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8 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

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8 d. ago Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits the Philippine ex

Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.

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9 d. ago Is ICC arrest of Philippines’ Duterte the death knell for his political dynasty?

Analysts say President Marcos’ decision to cooperate with the ICC arrest warrant was a strategic move aimed at neutralising his rival.

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1 week ago How Philippines’ Duterte responds to potential ICC arrest could shape midterms

Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.

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1 week ago Duterte tells Filipinos in Hong Kong he never committed crimes against humanity

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers fiery speech amid speculation over whether International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrant.

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1 week ago Hong Kong to review how national security law enforced after challenge over rules

Senior legal official Horace Cheung says Beijing-imposed law is ‘continuous’ in nature, rather than ‘completed’.

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3 w. ago China steps up protections for private sector in updated draft law

Beijing has added a ban on fining private firms without a legal basis to the draft of its new private-economy promotion law.

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