World Lens: Week of November 16

Obama continues his Asian tour | Naomi Campbell gives back. See photos.

The Great Wall - President Obama tours a section of the Great Wall of China on the outskirts of Beijing. REUTERS/Jim Young

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The Great Wall - President Obama tours a section of the Great Wall of China on the outskirts of Beijing. REUTERS/Jim Young

Warm Reception - Early feedback about Obama’s visit from Chinese citizens has been positive. The president’s attitude toward the country with the world’s largest population is described as respectful. Obama’s solicitous approach, some say, is in contrast with the “arrogance” of American presidents before him.

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Warm Reception - Early feedback about Obama’s visit from Chinese citizens has been positive. The president’s attitude toward the country with the world’s largest population is described as respectful. Obama’s solicitous approach, some say, is in contrast with the “arrogance” of American presidents before him.

Welcoming Obama - Activists in South Korea rally against North Korea and welcome President Obama, not far from the U.S. embassy in Seoul. The president is due to arrive in the nation Wednesday night as part of his Asian tour. He’ll hold a summit with South Korean president Lee Myung-bak on Thursday. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won

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Welcoming Obama - Activists in South Korea rally against North Korea and welcome President Obama, not far from the U.S. embassy in Seoul. The president is due to arrive in the nation Wednesday night as part of his Asian tour. He’ll hold a summit with South Korean president Lee Myung-bak on Thursday. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won

Troop Rally - After arriving in South Korea, President Obama greets U.S. troops during at rally at Osan Air Base. REUTERS/Jason Reed

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Troop Rally - After arriving in South Korea, President Obama greets U.S. troops during at rally at Osan Air Base. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Press Conference - President Obama listens to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak during their news conference at the Blue House in Seoul. REUTERS/Jim Young

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Press Conference - President Obama listens to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak during their news conference at the Blue House in Seoul. REUTERS/Jim Young

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Rallying the Troops - Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties against Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program. Obama's warning came after Iran rejected a compromise proposal to ship its low-enriched uranium abroad so that it could not be further enriched to make weapons.

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Rallying the Troops - Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties against Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program. Obama's warning came after Iran rejected a compromise proposal to ship its low-enriched uranium abroad so that it could not be further enriched to make weapons.

Naomi Campbell - Supermodel Naomi Campbell holds a newborn while visiting the maternity ward at a hospital in Tanzania. Campbell was in the nation as an ambassador for the White Ribbon Alliance, a group that promotes maternal health. TANZANIA-CAMPBELL/ REUTERS/Katrina Manson

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Naomi Campbell - Supermodel Naomi Campbell holds a newborn while visiting the maternity ward at a hospital in Tanzania. Campbell was in the nation as an ambassador for the White Ribbon Alliance, a group that promotes maternal health. TANZANIA-CAMPBELL/ REUTERS/Katrina Manson

Beach Dancing - In Senegal, performers from Nomad Dance group flip during their training session at Yoff Beach in Dakar. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly

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Beach Dancing - In Senegal, performers from Nomad Dance group flip during their training session at Yoff Beach in Dakar. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly

Captured - Somali pirates sit here after being captured by the French navy while in the Indian Ocean. The French officials handed over 12 pirates to authorities in northern Somalia. REUTERS/Abdiqani Hassan

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Captured - Somali pirates sit here after being captured by the French navy while in the Indian Ocean. The French officials handed over 12 pirates to authorities in northern Somalia. REUTERS/Abdiqani Hassan

Victory! - Ivory Coast soccer players celebrate after their win over Guinea in a World Cup 2010 qualifying match at Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Abidjan. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

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Victory! - Ivory Coast soccer players celebrate after their win over Guinea in a World Cup 2010 qualifying match at Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Abidjan. REUTERS/Luc Gnago