A general view of empty lanes and commuters walking as police closed off many roads leading to meeting venues of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Manila, the Philippines November 16, 2015. Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people. (Photo by Cheryl Ravelo-Gagalac/Reuters)
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