The QE2 liner is being towed into port in Southampton after running aground amid strong winds ahead of its final voyage.
Ceremonies are being held around the world to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
China's trade surplus hits a new record at $35.2bn in October, while separate data showed inflation hit a 17-month low.
Solemn ceremonies of remembrance are being held around the world to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of what was intended to be the "war to end all wars." France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and Britain's Prince Charles attended an event in northern France close to where 300,000 men were slaughtered in the Battle of Verdun.
Fourteen Burmese activists are given jail sentences of up to 65 years for their part in last year's demonstrations.
Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian is detained in connection with corruption allegations.