APEC leaders discuss trade, climate change and terrorism amidst protests
A man walks in front of the APEC 2015 logo in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. Pic: AP.
Riot police watch protesters as the latter hold a rally outside the Supreme Court to coincide with the session on the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation (EDCA) which they alleged to favor only the United States military Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pic: AP.
by 18th November 2015
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Leaders from 21 countries and self-governing territories are gathering in Manila for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The meeting’s official agenda is focused on trade, business and economic issues but terrorism, South China Sea disputes and climate change are also set to be in focus. (All times are local.)
