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Why the midterm elections in the Philippines are important

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President Duterte could emerge more powerful from the elections

Voting has started in the Philippines in mid-term elections and is seen as a test of the popularity of President Rodrigo Duterte.

A young activist explains how climate change has forced more and more peole in Fiji to relocate to higher ground. 

And we go to Japan where Toshiba has announced that it’s prepared to fire most of its directors and replace some of them with international business people.

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