Japan PM wants more defence ties with US, Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted deeper defence ties with the United States and Australia to ensure peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
IMF: low oil prices to boost growth
The fall in oil prices to their lowest levels in more than three years should give a boost to the sagging world economy, the International Monetary Fund said.
Obama to press reform progress on Myanmar visit
Fears that Myanmar's reforms are stagnating are in the spotlight as it hosts Barack Obama during major regional summits showcasing the country's giddying transition.
Worry grips Jerusalem residents awaiting next attack
Jerusalem is witnessing security measures not seen in years as residents try to maintain some semblance of normal life while awaiting the next attack.
Pope urges G20 leaders not to forget the poor
Pope Francis has called on G20 leaders not to forget the poor, saying to do so would be "regrettable".
China wins APEC support for free trade 'roadmap'
Asia-Pacific leaders backed China's roadmap for a vast new free trade area rivalling US plans for the region at a summit in Beijing.
Iran's Internet police warn govt of Instagram ban
A body tasked with policing the Internet laid down a two-month deadline for Iran's government to regularise the use of Instagram or access to the site would be blocked.
Hong Kong authorities plan to take action at protest sites
Hong Kong bailiffs and police are planning to take action at pro-democracy protest sites in the city, as pressure grows on demonstrators to leave.
'Most powerful' Putin takes on West at Asia-Pacific summits
Vladimir Putin is heading into showdown talks with Australia's leader as part of what is expected to be his toughest foreign trip.
US welcomes Xi-Abe meeting as chance to 'reduce tensions'
The United States welcomed the meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a chance to lower their simmering tensions.
Kuwait sees no output cut at OPEC meeting
OPEC is not likely to cut crude output when it meets later this month amid hopes that the market will absorb surplus supplies, the Kuwaiti oil minister said.
G20 states spend $88bn in fossil fuel exploration subsidies: report
Leading world economies are spending $88 billion (71 billion euros) a year in fossil fuel exploration subsidies.
Xi, Abe meet as big-power rivalries take APEC centre-stage
The leaders of China and Japan held an ice-breaking summit Monday after two years of dangerous animosity.
G20 global infrastructure hub set for Australia
A global infrastructure hub proposed by G20 nations to help strengthen economic growth will be based in Sydney and funded by Australia.
Rising China, geopolitical tensions take stage at APEC
World leaders including Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin converge on Beijing for an Asia-Pacific summit against the backdrop of a US-Russian chil.
Prayers, tears in Philippines one year after super typhoon
Survivors of the strongest typhoon ever to hit land wept at mass graves during ceremonies to mark one year since the storm devastated the central Philippines
Indian politician faces flak over staged photo
Ever since Narendra Modi wielded a broom to launch his 'Clean India' campaign, high-profile figures have been falling over themselves to be photographed sweeping the streets.
Joblessness, inequality top global concerns in 2015: report
Unemployment and rising income inequality will top concerns for global leaders in 2015, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study said.
Mongolian MPs open talks to choose new PM: official
Mongolian lawmakers will meet to start talks on choosing a new prime minister for the resource-rich country.
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.