Huge blast kills 17 at Iran military base
A massive explosion at a military arms depot near the Iranian capital Tehran on November 12 killed 17 Revolutionary Guards and wounded 15.
APEC Finance Ministers issue statement
In their statement, APEC Finance Ministers commit to strengthening recovery, reinforcing stability and opening markets.
Fighting kills 17 in Yemen
At least 17 people were killed in heavy clashes in the Yemeni city of Taiz on November 11, a day after a UN envoy began a new mission to push President Ali Abdullah Saleh to quit under a Gulf peace plan.
Advanced economies face risk of falling back into recession: IMF
Advanced economies may fall back into recession if policymakers fail to rebuild market confidence and boost growth, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on November 11.
Thai Government apologizes to flood victims
The government has apologised to people affected by its slow response to the flooding crisis as water levels began to recede in some affected areas.
US defence secretary warns against attack on Iran
US defence chief Leon Panetta said at a press conference on November 10 that military action against Iran could have unintended consequences.
UNESCO stops new programs following US’s finance cut
The United Nations' cultural agency has suspended new programs in response to the US decision to cut off funding after UNESCO granted the Palestinians membership, the agency said on November 10.
Negotiators seal deal for Russia's WTO accession
After 18 years process, the Working Party on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) finally concluded the protracted talks on November 10.
EU mulls new sanctions against defiant Iran
The European Union may approve fresh sanctions against Iran within weeks, after a UN agency said Tehran had worked to design nuclear bombs.
Italy's Senate set to vote for cuts to save euro zone
The Senate is set to vote on November 11 for austerity measures demanded by the European Union to avert a euro zone.