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Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte crooned a hit Filipino love song at a dinner gala in Manila ahead of an annual summit on 12 November, taking the microphone to sing Ikaw (You), in a duet with local pop diva Pilita Corrales. The United States and its former colony, the Philippines, have been strategic allies since World War Two. But their relations have been strained by anti-U.S. outbursts from Duterte and his enthusiasm for better ties with Russia and China. Nov 13, 2017
Donald Trump struggles with ASEAN group handshake

Donald Trump struggles with ASEAN group handshake

President Trump struggled to grasp a group handshake at the ASEAN Summit on Nov. 13. During the meeting of over 10 world leaders who make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, it is tradition to cross arms and perform a group handshake. The handshake is intended to show unity. Nov 13, 2017
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