Alec Baldwin has been banned from entering the Philippines - even after the actor publicly apologised for joking about sex trafficking in the country.

It was not the best move he ever made. After more than 10 years of evading the public eye and US justice officials, former world champion Bobby Fischer has been arrested by Japanese immigration officials after trying to leave the country with an invalid passport.

Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a ‘‘state of rebellion’’ today after security forces firing warning shots, tear gas and water cannons clashed with stone-throwing backers of ousted leader Joseph Estrada.