Philippines critics ask top court to suspend Rodrigo Duterte’s antiterrorism law

Manila — Critics of a new antiterrorism law in the Philippines called on the country’s highest court on Monday to suspend the legislation, arguing it threatens human rights and freedom of speech. The law approved by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday gives the security forces sweeping powers to go after terrorists, but critics fear it could be used to stifle dissent and target government opponents....