UN chief to visit DPRK this week: Yonhap
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s capital Pyongyang this week, the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Yonhap news agency reported on November 16, in what could be a rare diplomatic opening by the isolated state.
Canada sticks to refugee plan after Paris attacks
Canada’s new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the country will still take in 25,000 Syrian refugees before Jan. 1 but he is facing increasing pressure to tighten screening procedures and slow down the process to make sure that Islamic State infiltrators aren't among them.
France launches air strikes in Syria; Paris investigation widens
French warplanes pounded Islamic State positions in Syria on November 15 as police in Europe widened their investigations into coordinated attacks in Paris that killed more than 130 people.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets parliament boss after victory
Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi held talks with parliament's powerful chairman on November 15 after an election landslide set to usher in democracy and sweep out much of the military old guard.
Malaysia strengthens security for ASEAN Summit
Malaysian police will beef up security for the upcoming 27th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said at a press briefing on November 14.
World sings, lights up in solidarity with wounded France
Stirring renditions of "La Marseillaise" rang out on November 14 from Dublin to New York as global landmarks were bathed in the French colours and thousands marched in solidarity with Paris after attacks that left at least 129 dead.
After Paris attacks, pressure builds for big military response to Islamic State
The Paris terror attacks are likely to galvanize a stronger global military response to Islamic State, after a US-led air war that has lasted more than a year has failed to contain a group now proving itself to be a growing worldwide threat.
Syria talks produce election road map after Paris attacks
Russia, the United States and powers from Europe and the Middle East outlined a plan on November 14 for a political process in Syria leading to elections within two years, but differences remained on key issues such as President Bashar al-Assad's fate.
Philippines intensifies security for APEC summit after Paris attacks
The Philippines on November 14 vowed higher security for world leaders at the upcoming 2015 APEC summit in the country after a series of bloody attacks in Paris in the previous day.
APEC high level dialogue on inclusive business opens in Philippines
The high level dialogue on inclusive business of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum opened in Manila, the Philippiness on November 12, bringing in 200 leaders from the public and private sectors in 21 APEC economic member countries.