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    • Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008.

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      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11: Giancarlo Fisichella (top) of Italy and Force India and Kazuki Nakajima (bottom) of Japan and Williams collide at the first corner at the start of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on May 11, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey. From Getty Images.

      ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11: Giancarlo Fisichella (top) of Italy and Force India and Kazuki Nakajima (bottom) of Japan and Williams collide at the first corner at the start of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on May 11, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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      from Getty Images

    • This official White House photograph released on May 11, 2008 shows US George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush posing with daughters Jenna (R) and Barbara (L) on May 10, 2008 at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, prior to the wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      This official White House photograph released on May 11, 2008 shows US George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush posing with daughters Jenna (R) and Barbara (L) on May 10, 2008 at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, prior to the wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager.

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      from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

    • Lightning bolts appear above and around the Chaiten volcano as seen from Chana, some 30 kms (19 miles) north of the volcano, as it began its first eruption in thousands of years, in southern Chile May 2, 2008. Cases of electrical storms breaking out directly above erupting volcanoes are well documented, although scientists differ on what causes them. Picture taken May 2, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Lightning bolts appear above and around the Chaiten volcano as seen from Chana, some 30 kms (19 miles) north of the volcano, as it began its first eruption in thousands of years, in southern Chile May 2, 2008. Cases of electrical storms breaking out directly above erupting volcanoes are well documented, although scientists differ on what causes them. Picture taken May 2, 2008.

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      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

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    • European Union Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry Guenter Verheugen, left, gestures while talking to the media during a joint press conference with US Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs Daniel Price, right, following their meeting at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday May 13, 2008. The outcome of today's meeting shows the firm commitment of both sides to reach their common objective of economic integration. From AP Photo by Thierry Charlier.

      European Union Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry Guenter Verheugen, left, gestures while talking to the media during a joint press conference with US Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs Daniel Price, right, following their meeting at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday May 13, 2008. The outcome of today's meeting shows the firm commitment of both sides to reach their common objective of economic integration.

      33 mins ago

      from AP Photo by Thierry Charlier

    • Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R) speaks through interpreters with Austria�s Federal Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 13, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R) speaks through interpreters with Austria�s Federal Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 13, 2008.

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      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Jean-Claude Trichet (L) speaks with French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde prior to a Eurogroup meeting on May 13, 2008, at the EU Headquarters in Brussels. Eurozone finance ministers faced pressure to firm up commitments to budgetary rigour with slowing growth beginning to squeeze the state coffers of France, Italy and Portugal. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Jean-Claude Trichet (L) speaks with French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde prior to a Eurogroup meeting on May 13, 2008, at the EU Headquarters in Brussels. Eurozone finance ministers faced pressure to firm up commitments to budgetary rigour with slowing growth beginning to squeeze the state coffers of France, Italy and Portugal.

      40 mins ago

      from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

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    • West Ham United's Anton Ferdinand poses for photographers ahead of a reception for "Show Racism the Red Card" at the British Prime Ministers official residence, 10 Downing Street, in central London, Monday, May 12, 2008. From AP Photo by AKIRA SUEMORI.

      West Ham United's Anton Ferdinand poses for photographers ahead of a reception for "Show Racism the Red Card" at the British Prime Ministers official residence, 10 Downing Street, in central London, Monday, May 12, 2008.

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      from AP Photo by AKIRA SUEMORI

    • A rescuer helps a trapped student out of the debris at Wudu Primary school on the outskirts of Mianzhu, Sichuan province May 13, 2008 in this picture distributed by China's official Xinhua News Agency. Monday's earthquake has taken at least 2,000 lives in Mianzhu city in Sichuan Province, and more than 10,000 people were injured, local authorities said Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A rescuer helps a trapped student out of the debris at Wudu Primary school on the outskirts of Mianzhu, Sichuan province May 13, 2008 in this picture distributed by China's official Xinhua News Agency. Monday's earthquake has taken at least 2,000 lives in Mianzhu city in Sichuan Province, and more than 10,000 people were injured, local authorities said Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

      7 hours ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008.

      1 day ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • A Rastafarian smokes marijuana through an orange during a commemoration to mark the 27th Anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, in the capital Lusaka, May 10, 2008. Reggae legend Marley died on May 11, 1981. Picture taken May 10, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A Rastafarian smokes marijuana through an orange during a commemoration to mark the 27th Anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, in the capital Lusaka, May 10, 2008. Reggae legend Marley died on May 11, 1981. Picture taken May 10, 2008.

      2 days ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

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36 mins agoMSNBC
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The undefeated Russia and Canada lead their groups

36 mins agoInternational Herald Tribune
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The Pentagon is dropping charges against a Saudi at Guantanamo who was supposed to have been the “20th hijacker” in the Sept. 11 attacks.
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For youthful Tampa Bay Rays, changes in stands and in standings

36 mins agoInternational Herald Tribune
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Another loss to Red Wings pushes Stars to brink of elimination in Western Conference final

36 mins agoInternational Herald Tribune
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Retail sales firm outside auto sector (Reuters)

36 mins agoYahoo News
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Blasts hit Indian tourist city

36 mins agoAl Jazeera
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Families make case for vaccine link to autism (AP)

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Zimbabwe Police Stop U.S., U.K. Envoys

56 mins agoCBS News
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18,000 missing after China quake

56 mins agoWFAA
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Gene therapy shows promise in rare brain disease (Reuters)

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Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg dies at 82

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Explosions rock tourist area in India

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Police raid trade ministry in Olmert probe

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Median home prices drop in many cities

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West Ham United's Anton Ferdinand poses for photographers ahead of a reception for "Show Racism the Red Card" at the British Prime Ministers official residence, 10 Downing Street, in central London, Monday, May 12, 2008. From AP Photo by AKIRA SUEMORI.

West Ham United's Anton Ferdinand poses for photographers ahead of a reception for "Show Racism the Red Card" at the British Prime Ministers official residence, 10 Downing Street, in central London, Monday, May 12, 2008.

1 day ago

from AP Photo by AKIRA SUEMORI

A rescuer helps a trapped student out of the debris at Wudu Primary school on the outskirts of Mianzhu, Sichuan province May 13, 2008 in this picture distributed by China's official Xinhua News Agency. Monday's earthquake has taken at least 2,000 lives in Mianzhu city in Sichuan Province, and more than 10,000 people were injured, local authorities said Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A rescuer helps a trapped student out of the debris at Wudu Primary school on the outskirts of Mianzhu, Sichuan province May 13, 2008 in this picture distributed by China's official Xinhua News Agency. Monday's earthquake has taken at least 2,000 lives in Mianzhu city in Sichuan Province, and more than 10,000 people were injured, local authorities said Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008.

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from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

A Rastafarian smokes marijuana through an orange during a commemoration to mark the 27th Anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, in the capital Lusaka, May 10, 2008. Reggae legend Marley died on May 11, 1981. Picture taken May 10, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A Rastafarian smokes marijuana through an orange during a commemoration to mark the 27th Anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, in the capital Lusaka, May 10, 2008. Reggae legend Marley died on May 11, 1981. Picture taken May 10, 2008.

2 days ago

from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 12: Notes belonging to Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) sit on a podium after speaking at a campaign rally at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 12, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) continue to battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. From Getty Images.

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 12: Notes belonging to Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) sit on a podium after speaking at a campaign rally at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 12, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) continue to battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 09: Actress Megan Fox arrives at the 7th Annual Breakthrough Of The Year Awards at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater on December 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 09: Actress Megan Fox arrives at the 7th Annual Breakthrough Of The Year Awards at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater on December 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

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MAIDSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 10: (UK TABLOID Madonna performs on the Main Stage on the first day of the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Mote Park on May 10, 2008 in Maidstone, England. From Getty Images.

MAIDSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 10: (UK TABLOID Madonna performs on the Main Stage on the first day of the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Mote Park on May 10, 2008 in Maidstone, England.

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Middle school students walk along the corridor of their dormitory at a boarding school in Hukou, Jiangxi province March 12, 2008. In his annual "state of the nation" report to parliament, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao targeted pollution, misgovernment and the gulf between the urban rich and farming poor as China prepares to go on show at the Olympic Games. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Middle school students walk along the corridor of their dormitory at a boarding school in Hukou, Jiangxi province March 12, 2008. In his annual "state of the nation" report to parliament, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao targeted pollution, misgovernment and the gulf between the urban rich and farming poor as China prepares to go on show at the Olympic Games.

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