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SBS50: Fast Facts 2007

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Did you know that in 2007 world leaders including US President George W. Bush gathered in Sydney for the annual summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. Facing thousands of protesters and under the strictest security Australia has ever experienced, the politicians discussed ways and means to create a free trade area in the Asia Pacific region.


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Did you know that in 2007 world leaders including US President George W. Bush gathered in Sydney for the annual summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. Facing thousands of protesters and under the strictest security Australia has ever experienced, the politicians discussed ways and means to create a free trade area in the Asia Pacific region.


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