Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, suggests that the incident may not have actually happened. 
                                    Dec 29, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The Israel Defence Forces had reportedly opposed the purchase of submarines from Germany's ThyssenKrupp. 
                                    Dec 29, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions. 
                                    Dec 25, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Catholic leaders say Duterte's daily execution will make the country a capital of death penalty in the world. 
                                    Dec 19, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The defence minister of Malaysia says he would seek clarification in writing from his Chinese counterpart. 
                                    Dec 17, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena visited Malaysia on a three-day trip and was received by PM Najib Razak 
                                    Dec 16, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
												                        
                                                                      
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The 82-year-old emperor will be taking rest during the weekends at the Imperial Palace. 
                                    Dec 16, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Authorities say the drills were aimed to test the equipment and troop training levels. 
                                    Dec 16, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    South Korea has strongly condemned North's mocked military attacks on Cheong Wa Dea, the Blue house. South's Unification Ministry spokesman termed the act as 'childish'. 
                                    Dec 16, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    The Philippine senators say this admission as a president has left Duterte open to impeachment. 
                                    Dec 15, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says an orchid will be named at Singapore Botanic Gardens in Duterte's honour. 
                                    Dec 14, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Anwar, a rising star and deemed political successor of Mahathir Mohammed, was sensationally arrested in 1998. 
                                    Dec 14, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    Japan vows to keep an eye on Chinese military and protect country's land, sea and air space. 
                                    Dec 13, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    President Putin awarded Tillerson Russia's Order of Friendship in 2013. 
                                    Dec 13, 2016 
                                 
                             						
                         
						                                              
                            
                                 
                                
                                    
                                    'He's looking for a big shake-up, reshuffle ... He's looking to create ... a different feeling' 
                                    Dec 13, 2016