INQToday: Duterte confident has ‘no case’ to answer at ICC – VP Sara

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Duterte confident has ‘no case’ to answer at ICC – VP Sara

Former President Rodrigo Duterte believes he has no case to answer at the International Criminal Court, his daughter said Sunday, and is confident he has a strong legal argument.

Vice President Sara Duterte told reporters her father was now in better health after appearing fatigued and dazed at his first hearing at the ICC.

ICC sets April deadline for Duterte case evidence disclosure

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has ordered the prosecution and the defense teams of former President Rodrigo Duterte to disclose evidence by April, or months prior to his scheduled confirmation of charges hearing in September.

This directive pertains to Duterte’s trial on charges of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his administration’s drug war.

Pope Francis returns home from hospital, thanks faithful

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.

Looking tired and worn, the pontiff sat in a wheelchair on one of the hospital balconies to say goodbye, waving softly to hundreds of people who had gathered below to wish the head of the Catholic Church a full recovery.