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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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Unusual ring-shaped smoke is formed when U.S. Air Forces A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft was shooting imitation bombshells toward the ground during Air Power Day at the U.S. airbase in Osan, south of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. The Air Power Day is not only a demonstration of U.S. Air Power, but also the U.S. partnership with the South Korea Air Force. The event was part of an annual ceremony to open the U.S. airbase to South Korean people.
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Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (L) and King Juan Carlos take part in a military parade during Spain's National Day in Madrid October 12, 2008.
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Spanish player Rafael Nadal holds the trophy that symbolizes his ranking as World No. 1 since August 18, 2008 on October 12, 2008 at a ceremony celebrated during the Masters Series of Madrid.
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Recently starred
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Ukrainian-born actress and model Olga Kurylenko listens to Kateryna Yushchenko (unseen), wife of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, during their meeting at the Presidential home not far from Kiev on October 9, 2008. Olga Kurylenko is starring as James Bond girl Camille in the forthcoming 'Quantum of Solace' film.
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Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko is seen during a meeting with Ukrainian President wife, Kateryna Yushchenko, not seen, at Yushchenko's country house in Novye Bezradichi, outside Kiev, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Kurylenko stars in the new James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," scheduled for release soon.
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LONDON - APRIL 16: Vehicles used by James Bond in various movies are displayed at the 'For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming & James Bond Press View' at the Imperial War Museum on April 16, 2008 in London, England. The exhibition focuses on the authour of the Bond novels, including research notes for the books and memorabilia from his time as a foreign correspondant in WWII. The exhibition also showcases props and collectables from 007 films. It opens on April 25 and runs until March 1, 2009.
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An Aston Martin, James Bond's iconic car, is fished out of Lake Garda, near Torbole, northern Italy, Saturday, April 19, 2008, after it plunged into the water during the drive to the set of the latest film in the 007 series. Producers of ''Quantum of Solace,'' which stars Daniel Craig, say the car was being delivered to the filming unit about 6:30 a.m. in heavy rain when the vehicle went off the lakeside road.
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The UK and the Netherlands have been by far the best at meeting their promises... the UK has already given beyond its commitment.
said Bill Clinton
in Malaysia Sun
I would like to commend the UK government and the Netherlands for their effort... Not all leaders are as focussed on this issue as they should be
was said
in Malaysia Sun
If we meet our goals, we won't just transform those children's lives, we will help make poverty history too. Education is a moral issue, as well as an economic one... we know what education can achieve. It's a test of our resolve
was said
in Malaysia Sun
It is also very important that developing countries put education at the top of their priorities. Sometimes we are surprised to see how small a priority education is for them. This is one of the roots of the problem.
was said
in Malaysia Sun
I want to see us become the first generation in history to ensure that every child goes to school and that we develop the potential of not just some of the world's children but all of the world's children ... If we meet our goals in education, we will not just transform those children's lives for good. By consigning childhood illiteracy to history we will help make poverty history too.
said Gordon Brown
People who are household names ... their role is to galvanise public support all around the world
was said
in Ninemsn
Delivering education for all is a test of our resolve to keep our promises
said Gordon Brown
in Ninemsn
I know this is a challenge, but it's also a historic opportunity for all of us
was said
in Macleans.ca
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