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Philippines: Police chief tells narcotic users to kill drug lords

Philippine Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa addresses more than a thousand drug users who surrendered to authorities and tells them to kill drug lords and burn down their houses. His comment drew criticisms from human rights advocates and he later apologised at a news conference on Friday 26 August, saying he was only drawn by his emotions after seeing the faces of the drug users.More than 1,900 people have been killed in Dutertes war on drugs since he came to power seven weeks ago, according to police figures. Aug 27, 2016

Baby orangutan has surgery to remove bullet after mother was shot dead

Didik the baby orangutan has been in the care of the International Animal rescue after being rescued in Borneo. When he was rescued the little ape was suffering from severe malnutrition which meant he was much smaller than he was meant to be. Didik was traumatised by his mothers death and had was depressed, but after rehabilitation he has shown signs of improvement. Now with the bullet removed it is hoped that he can continue to gain strength and be slowly reintroduced to other orangutans. Aug 25, 2016
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