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ASEAN opens summit on terror, trade

Southeast Asian leaders opened their annual summit behind closed doors and heavy security, planning to overhaul how their nations handle terrorism, free trade — and each other. The 40-year-old Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wants to renew itself to counter economic pressure from heavyweights China and India, tackle terrorism and ease poverty which persists despite high growth rates. Full Story