World leaders meet in D.C.

Nov 15 - The US President is meeting with leaders from the around the world to discuss measures to ward off recession and prevent future financial turmoil.

Leaders at the G20 summit are meeting in Washington to continue talks on a plan for repairing the world financial system.

Delegates are expected to promise quick action to boost growth and will agree on a framework of action for marker reforms and regulation.

Liz Kennedy reports.

SOUNDBITE: Jose Manuel Barroso, European Commission President.