Duterte: IS not behind robbery at casino

manila - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ruled that terrorist organization IS behind the robbery at a casino in Manila. A man stormed the casino on Friday and found fire. As a consequence, so much smoke produced that 36 people were killed by choking.

Although the police had already concluded that the perpetrator had no terrorist motives, but supposedly a gambling addict, the terrorist movement claimed responsibility. Duterte said Saturday to be sure that IS is not behind the attack without argue his position.

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The robber cheers the visitors to the casino at Resorts World Manila's complex by catching up with the shooting. He directed his visor to no one in particular. Later, the man committed suicide in a hotel room.