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Diplomacy Duterte style: here’s 10 of the Philippine leader's top global insults

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Rodrigo Duterte has quickly earned a global reputation for his acid-tongue. File Photo: Reuters
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed regret over his “son of a whore” remark while referring to US President Barack Obama - the latest offensive comments to raise questions about his diplomatic skills.
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He was due to meet Obama in Laos on Tuesday on the sidelines of a regional leaders’ summit, his first overseas event since being sworn into office on June 30, but Obama cancelled that meeting.

Here are 10 of his most undiplomatic remarks:

US President Barack Obama. Photo: AFP
US President Barack Obama. Photo: AFP

“You must be respectful. Do not just throw away questions and statements. Son of a whore, I will curse you in that forum.”

Duterte, who has launched a war on crime that has claimed more than 2,400 lives, warns Obama not to raise human rights issues with him in their Laos meeting.
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