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Protesters clash with riot police as they attempt to approach the venue hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit of Leaders in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Nov.18, 2015. 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. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Protesters clash with riot police as they attempt to approach the venue hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit of Leaders in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Nov.18, 2015. 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. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Leaders from 21 countries and self-governing territories are 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.)

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1:10 p.m.

About two hundred protesters trying to march on the venues for APEC meetings are blocked by riot police.

Security is very tight in the Philippines capital as world leaders meet for two days as part of the APEC summit.