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    • BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18:  People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve. From Getty Images.

      BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.

    • 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. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      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.

    • 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. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      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.

    • 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. From Getty Images.

      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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    • Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband, left, shares a word with U.S. counterpart Condoleezza Rice during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008. NATO foreign ministers met Tuesday to tackle tough issues ranging from the escalating war in Afghanistan and improving relations with Russia, to combating piracy off the Somali coast. From AP Photo by Virginia Mayo.

      Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband, left, shares a word with U.S. counterpart Condoleezza Rice during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008. NATO foreign ministers met Tuesday to tackle tough issues ranging from the escalating war in Afghanistan and improving relations with Russia, to combating piracy off the Somali coast.

    • Workers from ONO telecommunications company take part in a protest against ONO's proposed job cuts of over a thousand employees in Madrid December 2, 2008. Spanish unemployment rocketed towards the three million mark in November, the highest jobless rate in the European Union, as companies slashed jobs across the rapidly contracting economy. The banners read: "No to the sacking of 1298 workers. No more firing at ONO". From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Workers from ONO telecommunications company take part in a protest against ONO's proposed job cuts of over a thousand employees in Madrid December 2, 2008. Spanish unemployment rocketed towards the three million mark in November, the highest jobless rate in the European Union, as companies slashed jobs across the rapidly contracting economy. The banners read: "No to the sacking of 1298 workers. No more firing at ONO".

    • European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana (R) is pictured with Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor on December 2, 2008 before a meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana (R) is pictured with Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor on December 2, 2008 before a meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels.

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    • Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."

    • Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.

    • A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina,  November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer.

    • U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008.

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Australian Wallabies George Smith (L) and Ryan Cross (R) sign posters at a team announcement and autograph signing for fans in Sydney on July 23, 2008 for the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations Test against the New Zealand All Blacks. Cross will make his starting debut replacing the injured Stirling Mortlock and Smith will captain the side for the Test in Sydney on 26 July. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
4 months ago: Australian Wallabies George Smith (L) and Ryan Cross (R) sign posters at a team announcement and autograph signing for fans in Sydney on July 23, 2008 for the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations Test against the New Zealand All Blacks. Cross will make his starting debut replacing the injured Stirling Mortlock and Smith will captain the side for the Test in Sydney on 26 July.
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  • New Zealand's captain Richie McCaw (R), South African captain John Smit (C) and Australian captain Stirling Mortlock attend the Rugby World Cup 2011 pool allocation draw in London December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock (L) exchanges a Hongi with a Maori woman before the Rugby World Cup 2011 pool allocation draw in London December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia captain Stirling Mortlock, left, exchanges a Hongi, a traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand, with a performer ahead of the draw for the Rugby World Cup 2011 pool allocation outside a giant rugby ball beside Tower Bridge in London, Monday Dec. 1, 2008. Defending champion South Africa must play Wales at the next rugby union World Cup in 2011 and host New Zealand will meet France in a repeat of their dramatic quarterfinal a year ago. From AP Photo by Geoff Caddick.
  • Ireland's Captain Brian O'Driscoll (L) looks toward Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock (R) during the arrival of rugby players and officials at the giant New Zealand Rugby Ball which hosted the 2011 Rugby World Cup draw in London, on December 1, 2008. Tournament hosts New Zealand were drawn alongside France, the team that beat them in the quarter-finals of last year's edition, in the draw for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup held in London on Monday. Elsewhere old rivals England and Scotland were paired alongside one another in a World Cup pool for the first time during a draw which took place inside a giant inflatable rugby ball on the banks of London's River Thames. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock's shadow is cast on the wall beside Ireland's Captain Brian O'Driscoll (L) during the arrival of rugby players and officials at the giant New Zealand Rugby Ball, where the 2011 Rugby World Cup draw took place, in London, on December 1, 2008. Tournament hosts New Zealand were drawn alongside France, the team that beat them in the quarter-finals of last year's edition, in the draw for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup held in London on Monday. Elsewhere old rivals England and Scotland were paired alongside one another in a World Cup pool for the first time during a draw which took place inside a giant inflatable rugby ball on the banks of London's River Thames. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australian Captain Stirling Mortlock(C) is helped off the pitch during their International friendly rugby match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, on November 29, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's scrum half Luke Burgess, center, kicks the ball as captain Stirling Mortlock, right, looks on  during their international rugby match against France at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by Francois Mori.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, center, makes his way to score a try during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. Australia won the match 18-13. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, third from left, reacts with fellow team member Mark Chisholm second from left, as Nathan Sharpe, left, looks on, following the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. Australia won the match 18-13. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Sebastien Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Sebastian Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock (L) is tackled by France's Sebastien Chabal (R) during their friendly international rugby union match against France at Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's Fulgence Ouedraogo, right, vies for the ball with Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Damien Traille (R) grabs the ball in front of Australia's Stirling Mortlock during their friendly international rugby union match in St-Denis November 22,2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, bottom foreground, is tackled with the ball, as fellow team member Hugh McMeniman, foreground top, reacts, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, center, scores a try during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock, center, finds his way to score a try during theinternational rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's national rugby team center Stirling Mortlock, holding ball, trains with teammates at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Friday Nov. 21, 2008, ahead of their rugby union international match against France on Saturday. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's national rugby team center Stirling Mortlock, right, jokes as he sits next to coach Robbie Deans at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Friday Nov. 21, 2008, ahead of their rugby union international match against France on Saturday. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock (L) and winger Peter Hynes enter the field to take part of the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team head coach Robbie Deans (L) smiles next to captain Stirling Mortlock during a training session, on November 21, 2008, at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock practices during the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock practices during the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock (3rd L) practices during a training session, on November 20, 2008, in Boulogne-Billancourt, western Paris, two days ahead the test match between France and Australia. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock (C) stretches along with other players during a training session in Courbevoie, outside Paris, on November 17, 2008. France will play two-time world champions Australia at the Stade France on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union player Stirling Mortlock, center, passes the ball during a training session in Coubevoie, outside Paris, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Australia will play France for an international match next Saturday. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • Australia's rugby union player Stirling Mortlock passes the ball during a training session in Coubevoie, outside Paris, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Australia will play France for an international match next Saturday. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia celebrates after his team won the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Tom Hevezi.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia, center, lifts the Cook Cup after his team won the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Matt Dunham.
  • England's Matt Stevens(2nd r) is tackled by Australia's Dean Mumm (l) and Stirling Mortlock during their international rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium in London November 15, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia`s Stirling Mortlock (C) is tackled by Englands' Danny Care (L), Steve Borthwick (2nd R) and Riki Flutey (R) during the Invesco Challenge rugby union internatonal match at Twickenham, west of London, November 15, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia centre Stirling Mortlock (C) breaks through the England defence during the Investec Challenge international rugby match, at Twickenham, west of London November 15 2008. Australia won the game 28-14. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • England flanker Tom Rees (centre L) and Paul Sackey (R) tackles Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock (C) during the Investec Challenge international rugby match, in Twickenham, west of London, November 15 2008. Australia won the game 28-14. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia goes on the charge during the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Matt Dunham.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia, 2nd left, takes on the England defence during the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Tom Hevezi.
  • Australian head coach Robbie Deans, left, speaks Stirling Mortlock, centre, and Luke Burgess during a team training session in London, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock passes the ball during a team training session in London, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Rugby Union players Ryan Cross (L), Peter Hynes (C), and Captain Stirling Mortlock (R) attend a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Rugby Union players Matt Gitteau (R) and Captain Stirling Mortlock (L) attend a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Rugby Union player Captain Stirling Mortlock (C) attends a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock runs with a ball during a team training session in London, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australian rugby-union player Stirling Mortlock is pictured during a team training session in west London on November 11, 2008, as Australia prepare to play against England at Twickenham on November 15, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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