Obama calls off meeting with Philippine leader after 'whore' jibe
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Mr Duterte was responding to the US president's promise to raise the issue of drug-related extra-judicial killings in the Philippines at their meeting.
The Philippine leader, known for his colourful language, has insulted prominent figures before, but this time it has had diplomatic consequences.
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