Greek PM faces fresh call to resign
Greece's centre-right opposition has demanded Prime Minister George Papandreou resign, throwing into disarray plans for a unity government.
G20 hope to move beyond Greek crisis
After the Greek political crisis dominated the first day of the G20 economic summit, the second and final days are expected to focus largely on the health of the global economy.
Gaddafi son Saif al-Islam 'may be trying to flee Libya'
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam may be trying to flee Libya with help from mercenaries.
Chinese spacecraft dock in orbit
China has joined two space vehicles together in orbit for the first time.
Greece debate takes center stage at G20
The next 8 billion euros of rescue loans will be withheld from Greece until after its referendum on the eurozone rescue plan, European leaders say.
Three blasts kill at least 8 in Iraq's Basra
At least eight people were killed and dozens wounded in three explosions in Iraq's southern oil hub Basra on November 2, officials said.
China presents ratification of TAC to ASEAN
The Chinese Embassy in Indonesia on November 1 presented the Instrument of Ratification of the Third Protocol Amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) to ASEAN.
Greek cabinet supports call for referendum on bailout
Greece's cabinet voted on November 2 to support Prime Minister George Papandreou's call to hold a referendum as soon as possible about the latest bailout plan.
Syria says reaches deal with Arab League on unrest
Syria on November 1 reached agreement with an Arab League committee tasked with finding a way to end seven months of unrest and starting a dialogue between President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents.
Israel to speed up settler homes after UNESCO vote
Israel says it will speed up Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem - and temporarily freeze the transfer of funds to the Palestinian Authority.