Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in over a year Wednesday as he attended a hearing at the International Criminal Court, where he’s facing charges of crimes against humanity. Dressed a black suit and a crisp white shirt, the 81-year-old smiled and waved at supporters, following...
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