Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared his “separation” from longstanding ally the United States during a visit to China on Thursday. “I announce my separation from the United States,” he said to applause at a meeting in Beijing.
European Union leaders are weighing sanctions against supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if they fail to stop atrocities, according to a draft summit statement that appears to target Russia. “The EU is considering all options, including further restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities supporting the regime, should the current ...