The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Nov. 13
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DUTERTE GETS TRUDEAU A SEAT AT SECURITY EVENT: Rodrigo Duterte went “out on a limb” to secure a key invitation for Justin Trudeau to attend a prestigious Asia-Pacific security event alongside powerful world leaders, government officials say. But one senior insider insists the Philippine president’s helpful gesture won’t have any impact on whether Trudeau confronts him about human-rights violations in the southeast Asian country that have shocked people around the world. Trudeau has hinted he might bring up the issue of human rights with Duterte, if he gets the opportunity. Thanks to Duterte’s effort, Trudeau will have a coveted opportunity Tuesday to participate in a working lunch in Manila ahead of an ASEAN-affiliated meeting known as the East Asia Summit. Trudeau will join leaders from 18 countries, including China, Russia and the United States, to discuss security issues.
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