Mr Obama had said he would raise the issue of drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. Mr Obama, who flew to Laos after attending the G20 meeting in Hangzhou, China, had been set to raise concerns about human rights abuses in the Philippines. But speaking in Manila on Monday before he left for Laos, Mr Duterte bristled at the suggestion, saying it was “rude” and cursing the US president. A history of insultsThis is not the first time President Duterte has employed vitriolic language against such prominent figures. Correspondents say that such colourful talk plays well with the domestic audience, but it could cost Mr Duterte on the international stage.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2016 01:41 UTC