Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L), German Foreign Minister and candidate for chancellor of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and SPD party leader Franz Muentefering attend a news conference after first exit polls in the German general election (Bundestagswahl) at the party headquarters in Berlin September 27, 2009. Steinmeier conceded defeat in the federal election on Sunday after his party suffered its worst result since World War Two. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L), German Foreign Minister and candidate for chancellor of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and SPD party leader Franz Muentefering attend a news conference after first exit polls in the German general election (Bundestagswahl) at the party headquarters in Berlin September 27, 2009. Steinmeier conceded defeat in the federal election on Sunday after his party suffered its worst result since World War Two.

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  1. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: German politican Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender attend the annual press ball 'Bundespresseball' at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin on November 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  2. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, parliamentary floor leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), makes a point during his speech at an economic congress hosted by German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung in Berlin, November 20, 2009.
  3. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: (From L to R) Sigmar Gabriel, new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier and new General Secretary designate Andrea Nahles listen to outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering speak at the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's and Nahels's candidacy, later in the day.
  4. BERLIN - OCTOBER 29: The former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) and his successor Guido Westerwelle (R) attend a press conference before Steinmeier hands over the tasks to Westerwelle at The Federal Foreign Office on October 29, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Guido Westerwelle is the new German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister in the new German government cabinet, which officially launches the new German coalition government of Christian Democarts (CDU/CSU) and Free Democrats (FDP).
  5. BERLIN - OCTOBER 28: Outgoing German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) congratulates German Chancellor designate Angela Merkel (L) to her re-election at the Bundestag on October 28, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is inaugurating a new coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Free Democrats (FDP), and Merkel's re-election is certain.
  6. BERLIN - OCTOBER 27: Chairman of the German Free Democrats (FDP) and new German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister designate Guido Westerwelle (L) and outgoing German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier chat at the first session of the new Bundestag on October 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. The FDP and the CDU/CSU have agreed on the creation of a coalition government following elections in September.
  7. BERLIN - OCTOBER 07: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and outgoing Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrive for the final German weekly cabinet meeting of the current government at the Chancellery on October 7, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Steinmeier's political party, the German Social Democrats (SPD), achieved disastrous results in recent elections and will not be in the next German government coalition, whereas Merkel's party, the German Christian Democrats (CDU), did adequately in the elections and is currently in negotiations with the Free Democrats (FDP) on the creation of the next government coalition.

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  1. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: German politican Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender attend the annual press ball 'Bundespresseball' at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin on November 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  2. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender attend the annual press ball 'Bundespresseball' at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin on November 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  3. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender attend the annual press ball 'Bundespresseball' at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin on November 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  4. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: Sigmar Gabriel (C), new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier (2nd from R) and new General Secretary designate Andrea Nahles (R) applaude outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering (2nd from L) after Muentefering's speech at the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's chairmanship, later in the day.
  5. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: (From L to R) Sigmar Gabriel, new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier and new General Secretary designate Andrea Nahles listen to outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering speak at the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's and Nahels's candidacy, later in the day.
  6. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: (From L to R) Sigmar Gabriel, new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier and new General Secretary designate Andrea Nahles listen to outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering speak at the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's and Nahels's candidacy, later in the day.
  7. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: Sigmar Gabriel (C), new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering (L) and SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier attend the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's chairmanship, later in the day.
  8. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: Sigmar Gabriel (C), new Chairman designate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), outgoing Chairman Franz Muentefering (L) and SPD Bundestag faction leader Franz-Walter Steinmeier observe a moment of silence for deceased party members at the SPD party congress on November 13, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Party delegates are to vote on the new party leadership, including on Gabriel's chairmanship, later in the day.
  9. Designated leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Sigmar Gabriel (C) arrives for a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  10. Outgoing leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Franz Muentefering (R) and designated party leader Sigmar Gabriel attend a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  11. Outgoing leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Franz Muentefering (R) and designated party leader Sigmar Gabriel attend a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two,. began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  12. Designated leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Sigmar Gabriel attends a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  13. Designated leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Sigmar Gabriel attends a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  14. Designated leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Sigmar Gabriel attends a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  15. General Secretary of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Hubertus Heil (R) and party member Andrea Nahles attend a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.
  16. Party member of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Andrea Nahles attends a party board meeting in Berlin October 5, 2009. Germany's Social Democrats, still reeling from their worst election since World War Two, began a leadership shake-up on Tuesday as they prepared to head into opposition for the first time in more than a decade.

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  2. Women walk past a wall with graffiti in Juticalpa November 28, 2009. Honduras chooses a new president on Sunday but neither ousted President Manuel Zelaya nor arch-rival and de-facto leader Roberto Micheletti are running in the election, which could give a new president the chance to take Honduras beyond the political gridlock that has divided the Central American nation and cut off international aid. The slogans read, "Long live Mel" (L), referring to Zelaya and "Out coup".
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  5. LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 28: Fans swarm the court after the UNLV Rebels defeated the Louisville Cardinals 76-71 at the Thomas & Mack Center November 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  6. LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 28: Brice Massamba #3 of the UNLV Rebels is congratulated by fans after the team defeated the Louisville Cardinals 76-71 at the Thomas & Mack Center November 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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  10. ASPEN, CO - NOVEMBER 28: Lindsey Vonn of the USA inspects the course with her husband Thomas Vonn prior to the Women's FIS Alpine World Cup Giant Slalom on November 28, 2009 in Aspen, Colorado. Vonn finished 39th in the first run and failed to qualify for the second run.
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  12. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro reacts as he plays Sweden's Robin Soderling during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.
  13. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro reacts as he plays Sweden's Robin Soderling during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.
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