Duterte calls for US troop withdrawal from Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has called for the withdrawal of the US military from a southern island, fearing they could be targeted by Islamist militants.

Last week US President Barack Obama cancelled a meeting with Duterte because of controversial remarks made by the Filipino president.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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