Duterte shows softer side crooning Wind Beneath My Wings at state dinner

Duterte shows softer side crooning Wind Beneath My Wings at state dinner

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte showed a surprisingly softer side during a state visit to Malaysia. During a dinner Malaysian with Prime Minister Najib Razak, Duterte was upstanding for a spot of karaoke.Duterte performed the 1988 classic Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler while Najib sang Cliff Richards’ The Young Ones. The heads of state also sang a duet together: Sha-La-La-La-La by 1970s Danish rock band The Walkers.Previous to their musical interlude, Duterte and Najib had been discussing actions against pirates in their territorial waters. Nov 11, 2016
World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US presidency win

World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US presidency win

Leaders from around the world have congratulated Republican Donald Trump on becoming the president-elect for the United States of America, after he beat Hillary Clinton on 9 November. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of hoping to work on the US-Russia relationship that has been especially strained of late, whilst European leaders Angela Merkel, Francios Hollande and Theresa May hoped to continue their strong relationships with America. Nov 9, 2016