U.S. Vice-President Al Gore and Philippine President Joseph Estrada (L) wave after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders declaration at the end of their summit at Cyberview Lodge November 18. Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Bill Skate and Indonesian President B. J. Habibie (R) look on. APEC leaders agreed the need for a major overhaul of global financial systems after meetings marked by ugly confrontations on politcs and messy negotiations over trade.

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