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Rodrigo Duterte on drugs, death and diplomacy | Talk to Al Jazeera

It’s been about 100 days into the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Since he took power, the Philippine president has overseen the killing of more than 3,500 people in his war on drugs, offended world leaders and strained relations with the US. In an exclusive first interview since he was sworn in, we talk to Duterte about his controversial war on drugs and foreign policy – including deteriorating relations with the United States and potentially warming relations with China. “We have three million drug addicts, and it’s growing. So if we do not interdict this problem, the next generation will be having a serious problem … You destroy my country, I’ll […]

Exclusive: Philippines president Duterte to continue war on drugs

The Philippine president has promised to investigate extra-judicial killings as part of his war on drugs. Three and a half thousand people have been killed so far. But in his first interview since his inauguration, Rodrigo Duterte told Al Jazeera the campaign against alleged criminals will go on. Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Manila. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Sierra Leone: Efforts to preserve slave trade history

A national organisation in Sierra Leone is looking to raise funds and awareness to preserve what was once the country’s biggest slave trade port. The station on Bunce Island was set up 350 years ago to ship thousands of Africans to the Americas. Al Jazeera’s Nina Devries reports from Bunce Island. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Euro 2016 winners Portugal return home to hero’s welcome

Tens of thousands of fans turned out to cheer Portugal’s football team at a parade through the streets of Lisbon after their victory over hosts, France, in the Euro final. Al Jazeera’s David Chater reports from the capital. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Indonesia-China diplomatic row escalates over fishing rights

Indonesia says it has rightfully captured a Chinese fishing vessel in the South China Sea after it was caught fishing illegally in its waters. China had issued a protest with Indonesia after the vessel was captured and crew arrested last week. This is the second incident in the past three months causing a diplomatic row between the two countries. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Pakistan-US relationship: A double game? – UpFront

Earlier this month it was revealed that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) suspected its Islamabad station chief may have been poisoned by Pakistan’s military intelligence service, the ISI, following the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. While the reports have not been confirmed, some say such level of suspicion points to growing distrust between the two countries. Those within US intelligence argue Pakistan is playing a “double game” by saying it supports the US’ role in the region, while also supporting the Taliban. Pakistani officials have denied these long-standing allegations, while others believe double games are essential because their interests do not always align with those of the […]

Russia gives away land in hopes of repopulating Far East

The Russian government is giving away land in its Far East in a bid to increase the region’s sparse population. Any eager Russian can put their name down for a free hectare of land. The only obligations are to use the plots productively, and not sell them to foreigners. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Kamchatka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Turkey’s president opens OIC summit

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Western countries to unite in fighting armed groups as he opened a two-day summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from Istanbul. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

China demands probe into sinking of fishing boat by Argentina

0 China is demanding an investigation into what happened to one of its ships in Argentinian waters. Argentinian navy has said it shot and sunk a Chinese flagged ship that was fishing illegally in its waters. Four crew members were rescued and the others were picked up by another Chinese vessel shadowing the pursuit. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Puerto Madryn. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Meet the Aurelio: The first Filipino-made sports car

The Philippines is known for its lush tropical beauty. When you think of sports cars, its probably not the first country that pops into mind. A group of young engineers is aiming to change that. Marga Ortigas reports from Laguna where they are developing super cars that are stylish, luxurious and also affordable. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check out our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/