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Obama didn't take Duterte's 'son of a bitch' comment personally

Duterte called Obama "son of a bitch" and said he would not be lectured over extrajudicial killings in the Philippines' drug war.

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US President Barack Obama said on Thursday he had indicated to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte that their teams should meet and that he did not take earlier comments from Duterte personally. Obama said the partnership between the two countries should be consistent with the rule of law and international norms.

Duterte this week called Obama a "son of a bitch" and said he would not be lectured over extrajudicial killings in the Philippines' drug war.

White House officials were dismayed on Monday when Duterte - responding to criticism over the killing of hundreds of suspected drug dealers since he came to office - used the term "son of a bitch" during a news conference in which he lashed out at Obama.

The White House then called off a meeting with Obama that was scheduled for the following day in Laos. Duterte subsequently issued a statement expressing regret that Obama was offended.

However, Obama and Duterte met briefly and exchanged pleasantries on Wednesday, officials said, easing tensions.

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