MANILA—The latest bomb attack by suspected Islamist militants in Davao City is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s biggest challenge since taking office in June, and his move to declare a nationwide “state of lawlessness” is rattling nerves. At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured in Friday’s blast at a busy city-center night market. As paramedics and doctors attempted to treat the survivors, Abu Rami, a spokesman for the extremist Abu Sayyaf group, called local media and claimed its sympathizers had...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 04, 2016 11:48 UTC