Philippines
Amnesty International critical of Rodrigo Duterte
The Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has now declared martial law on the second largest island of Mindanao. It's been almost a year since Mr Duterte took office, introducing his deadly 'war on… Audio
Trump invites Duterte to the White House
The Philippines president, whose brutal crackdown on drugs has left 7000 people dead, reportedly had a "very friendly" phone call with his US counterpart.
South China Sea: Duterte sends troops to unoccupied islands
In a move expected to anger China, the Philippines president has ordered troops to occupy uninhabited islands in the disputed South China Sea.
Ex-policeman says he killed 200 for Duterte
A retired police officer in the Philippines has testified he killed as part of a death squad under President Rodrigo Duterte when the president was a city mayor.
Aftermath: what would we do without water?
What would you do with your last bag of drinking water? NZ Filipino artist Josephine Jowett asks this question in "Aftermath" her public art installation inspired by growing up with poverty and water… Audio, Gallery
Aftermath: what would we do without water?
What would you do with your last bag of drinking water? NZ Filipino artist Josephine Jowett asks this question in "Aftermath" her public art installation inspired by growing up with poverty and water…
AudioPhilippines Catholic Church condemns 'reign of terror' behind war on drugs
More than 7,600 people have been killed since controverisal Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte launched a bloody crackdown on supposed drug dealers.
Vigilante killings in Philippines have topped 6000
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is defying international condemnation of his tactics on drug crime, threatening to invoke marshall law. Audio
Duterte: I threw suspect from helicopter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to throw corrupt officials from helicopters mid-air, saying he has done it before.
Typhoon Nock-Ten kills six in Philippines
The capital Manila was spared the storm, but at least six people are dead after the typhoon whipped through with winds of up to 120km/h.
Typhoon kills three, threatens Philippine capital
Powerful typhoon Nock-Ten is continuing to batter the Philippines, as it heads towards the area around the heavily-populated capital Manila.
Duterte went 'looking for confrontation so I could kill'
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted he personally killed people when he was mayor of Davao.
Palau seizes Philippine vessel
Palau's marine law officers have seized a Philippine vessel believed to be a mother ship of an illegal fishing fleet.
Philippines' 'separation' plays US against China - official
Washington diplomatic officials are seeking an explanation after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his country would "separate" from long-time allies, the United States.
Philippines braces for Typhoon Haima, strongest storm in 3 year
Evacuations are underway along the northern Philippines coast ahead of Typhoon Haima, the strongest storm to threaten there since Typhoon Haiyan killed 10,000 people three years ago. Video, Audio
Asia correspondent - Charlotte Glennie
Charlotte discusses the latest anti-US rhetoric from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, the spread of the Zika virus in the region, the hunt for Japan's "angel of death", why you might not be able… Audio
Philippines President's anti-American rhetoric
Paul Sinclair of the Centre for Strategic Studies Audio
Duterte tells Obama to 'go to hell'
Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has told the US President to "go to hell" and that he plans to "break up with America" over weapons sales.
Philippines president gives middle finger to 'hypocritical' EU
The Philippine President has launched an expletive-laden attack on the EU, raising his middle finger in a gesture of defiance, after it condemned his brutal crackdown on crime.
Militants release Norwegian hostage in Philippines
A Norwegian man held hostage by the al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Islamist militant group in the southern Philippines since September last year has been freed.
