Seven stories in the news for Tuesday, Nov. 14——TRUDEAU PURSUES SEAT AT ASIAN SECURITY TABLEPrime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a sales pitch to core members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Tuesday in hope they will open the door to Canada joining their exclusive and influential circle. ——PEACEKEEPING PLAN TO SATISFY UN: TRUDEAUVancouver plays host to a two-day summit focused on UN peacekeeping starting today in Vancouver. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn’t offer any details, but told reporters in Manila Tuesday that an announcement will be made in Vancouver that will satisfy both Canadians at home and the United Nations. ——TRUDEAU RAISED HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS WITH DUTERTEPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says he directly raised human-rights concerns Tuesday with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte — including extrajudicial killings carried out by security forces in his country. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address supporters at a Liberal fundraising event in Vancouver.

Source: National Post November 14, 2017 09:33 UTC