A statue of the Merlion, a symbol of Singapore, is seen illuminated at dusk overlooking the Marina Bay area in Singapore November 8, 2009. Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings from November 11 to 14. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

A statue of the Merlion, a symbol of Singapore, is seen illuminated at dusk overlooking the Marina Bay area in Singapore November 8, 2009. Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings from November 11 to 14.

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