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/ 19 November 2005

On Apec sidelines, Bush defends Iraq policy

United States President George Bush on Saturday swatted down calls in Congress for a US troop withdrawal from Iraq, saying that American military leaders believe that retreat now would be ”a recipe for disaster”. ”So we will fight the terrorists in Iraq and we will stay in the fight until we have achieved the victory our brave troops have fought and bled for,” said Bush.

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/ 16 November 2005

China rebuffs Bush over Taiwan

China said on Wednesday it would not tolerate any interference over Taiwan, after United States President George Bush praised the island’s democracy and urged Beijing to open dialogue with Taipei. ”Taiwan is a part of China, an inseparable part of China, and China does not brook any interference in its internal affairs,” said Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing.

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/ 16 November 2005

A house to hold Apec leaders… at $10m an hour

Costing nearly -million for each hour Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders will meet there, South Korea’s newest convention hall is said to be capable of withstanding bombs, earthquakes and even a tsunami. The iconic dome aiming to be a haven of tranquility for visiting dignitaries rests on 12 pillars and is nestled on the tip of a rocky islet off the coast of Busan port.

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/ 10 October 2005

South Korean movies ride crest of the wave

From the hordes of screaming fans to the flag-lined streets and non-stop parties that have transformed this southern port city, the South Korean movie industry is clearly in the mood to celebrate after a decade of phenomenal growth. The Pusan International Film Festival which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year has plenty of reasons to be cheerful: cinemas are packed, exports are soaring, and the world’s leading film gatherings are paying homage to South Korea.

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