Philippines FM Vows Nation Will Remain in United Nations

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay says the Pacific nation will stay in the United Nations, downplaying a threat issued by President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte issued the threat Sunday in response to criticism of his incendiary anti-drug trafficking campaign by the world body, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.  Earlier last week, he said the U.N. was making "a very stupid proposition" in criticizing his efforts. Yasay told reporters in Manila...

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