Duterte seeks arms from China, ends joint patrols with U.S. ? Philippine leader says figher jets like F-16s of no use to him.
Ties are at a turning point, China tells Philippine delegation ? Ties had recently "sunk to a low edge for reasons everyone knows", China's official said
Duterte says he wants U.S. special forces out of southern Philippines ? Some U.S. special forces have been killed in the Philippines since 2002, when they were deployed to train and advise local units fighting...
Tensions over South China Sea belie summit cordiality "The tone of the meeting was quite friendly and emphasized peace and security within the region."
Obama meets survivor of US bombs in Laos ? "For the last four decades, the people of Laos have lived under the shadow of war."
