Duterte Fit to Stand ICC Trial, Judges Rule
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity, clearing a major hurdle for proceedings set to begin on November 30.
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