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Crawford, Texas - U.S. President George W. Bush stands by his campaign's use of images from Sept. 11 in political advertising, arguing that voters must consider how his administration responded to the deadly attacks. "I will continue to mourn the loss of life on that day. But I'll never forget the lessons Ð that terrorists declared war on us on that day," Bush told reporters during a news conference at his ranch in Texas. Some relatives of victims have complained about the commercials, saying the tragedy should not be exploited for political gain. But more than a dozen other families who lost loved ones support the ads, and signed an "Open Letter to America" released Saturday. Beijing - China is boosting spending for its military by nearly 12 per cent in a budget unveiled on Saturday. Finance Minister Jin Renquing announced the increase of 11.6 per cent, or $2.6 billion, during China's annual parliamentary session, giving the military more than $30 billion. The 10-day National People's Congress that opened Friday is also expected to endorse a constituational amendment that would allow private property ownership for the first time since the Communist Revolution in 1949. Moscow - All members of a Russian research team adrift on ice in the Arctic Ocean for four days have been plucked to safety.
