Gurkha soldiers stand guard outside the venue for the APEC summit in Singapore November 10, 2009. APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) countries including the United States, Japan and China are expected to pledge this week to keep up their stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal in 2010 to spur a lasting economic recovery. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Gurkha soldiers stand guard outside the venue for the APEC summit in Singapore November 10, 2009. APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) countries including the United States, Japan and China are expected to pledge this week to keep up their stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal in 2010 to spur a lasting economic recovery.