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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. 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.

    • 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. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      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.

    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31:  Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

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    • Belgium's Tia Hellebaut lies on the mat during the women's high jump event at the Golden League athletic games in Brussels, Friday Sept. 5, 2008. From AP Photo by Yves Logghe.

      Belgium's Tia Hellebaut lies on the mat during the women's high jump event at the Golden League athletic games in Brussels, Friday Sept. 5, 2008.

    • Bolivian President Evo Morales gestures during a news conference at the presidential palace in La Paz September 5, 2008. Morales spoke of his recent visits to Iran and Libya. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Bolivian President Evo Morales gestures during a news conference at the presidential palace in La Paz September 5, 2008. Morales spoke of his recent visits to Iran and Libya.

    • VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05:  Director Pappi Corsicato and actress Caterina Murino attend the 'll Seme Della Discordia' film premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2008 in Venice, Italy. From Getty Images.

      VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Director Pappi Corsicato and actress Caterina Murino attend the 'll Seme Della Discordia' film premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2008 in Venice, Italy.

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    • Italy's Claudia Pettazzoni (L) and Peru's Fidel Rios kiss each other to win the IKE, the International underwater kissing event in Riccione on July 20, 2008. The couple won the world's longest underwater kiss title with a time of 1 minutes and 51 seconds. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Italy's Claudia Pettazzoni (L) and Peru's Fidel Rios kiss each other to win the IKE, the International underwater kissing event in Riccione on July 20, 2008. The couple won the world's longest underwater kiss title with a time of 1 minutes and 51 seconds.

    • A model presents a creation by Belarussian designer Dmitry Prigozhaev during the International Festival of Vanguard Art, Mammoth, in Minsk November 17, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A model presents a creation by Belarussian designer Dmitry Prigozhaev during the International Festival of Vanguard Art, Mammoth, in Minsk November 17, 2007.

    • Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) arrives to accept the nomination. at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) arrives to accept the nomination. at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 4, 2008.

    • ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 04:  Republican U.S presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) pauses while speaking during day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. From Getty Images.

      ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 04: Republican U.S presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) pauses while speaking during day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.

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A German soccer fan attaches a banner on his caravan in the DFB German soccer federation fan camp at the Hafnersee lake near Klagenfurt June 10, 2008. Several hundred supporters of the German soccer team sleep overnight in tents and caravans during the Euro 2008 soccer tournament in the camp. The banner reads 'Soccer ist not the first thing. .. It is the one and only!'. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
2 months ago: A German soccer fan attaches a banner on his caravan in the DFB German soccer federation fan camp at the Hafnersee lake near Klagenfurt June 10, 2008. Several hundred supporters of the German soccer team sleep overnight in tents and caravans during the Euro 2008 soccer tournament in the camp. The banner reads 'Soccer ist not the first thing. .. It is the one and only!'.
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  • Sweden's soccer coach Lars Lagerback and Sweden's soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic shake hands after a training session at Rasunda soccer stadium in Stockholm, Sweden, Thursday Sept. 4, 2008. Sweden play Albania in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Tirana Saturday. From AP Photo by Claudio Bresciani.
  • Colombia's soccer player Estiven Velez, left, kicks the ball as Hugo Rodallega, center, and coach Jorge Luis Pinto look on during a training session of their national soccer team in Rionegro, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Colombia will face Uruguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 6. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.
  • Brazil's soccer player Ronaldinho (R)  controls the ball as his teammate Lucas defends during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 4, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (C) holds a soccer jersey as national soccer players Justo Villar (L), Julio Cesar Caceres (2nd R) and Nelson Haedo (R) look on during a visit before a training session in Ypane September 3, 2008. Paraguay will play Argentina in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Saturday in Buenos Aires. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Brazil's soccer head coach Dunga looks at the ball during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 3, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Bulgarian national soccer team head coach Plamen Markov (R) speaks to Manchester United's new signing and Bulgarian national soccer team captain Dimitar Berbatov during a training session at Vassil Levski stadium in Sofia September 2, 2008, ahead of their World Cup Group Eight qualifying soccer match against Montenegro on Wednesday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Brazil's soccer players Ronaldinho (C), Juan (L) and Lucio run during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 2, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The Spanish team and the soccer fans in the Parken Stadium hold one minute of silence for the victims of the airplane accident in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008, prior to their friendly soccer match against Denmark. Both teams wore black arm bands during the soccer match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. From AP Photo by Tariq Mikkel Khan.
  • German national soccer goalkeeper Robert Enke prepares his gloves for the training session of his team in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer coach Joachim Loew prepares the training area during a practice of his team in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer coach Joachim Loew looks at his watch prior to a training session of  his team in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger prepares his shoe for a training session of his team in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer coach Joachim Loew speaks during a news conference in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer coach Joachim Loew follows a news conference in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • German national soccer coach Joachim Loew follows a news conference in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • Brazil's soccer coach Dunga (C) gestures in front of his soccer team players before a training session in Hanoi July 31, 2008. Brazil's soccer team is scheduled to play a friendly match with Vietnam's soccer team on August 1 in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • German national soccer player Lukas Podolski poses with the silver shoe for the second best goal scorer of the UEFA Euro 2008 during a presentation in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The German national soccer team will play against the team from Belgium during a friendly soccer match in the stadium of Nuremberg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE.
  • Spanish national soccer player Fernando Torres is seen during a training session of the national soccer team of Spain in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Spain's national football team will play a friendly soccer match against Denmark on Wednesday. From AP Photo by Daniel Ochoa de Olza.
  • Brazil soccer team players and Sweden's  women soccer players gather for a photo before a training session in Shenyang, China, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Brazil will face Cameroon  in a  Beijing 2008 Olympics men's quarterfinal soccer match  in Shanghai on Saturday, Aug. 16. From AP Photo by Roberto Candia.
  • In this July 22, 2008 file photo midfielder Diego from Brazil of German first division, Bundesliga, soccer club SV Werder Bremen is pictured during the club's official team photo shooting in Bremen, northern Germany. Three European soccer clubs Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008 won their appeal to keep their players out of the Olympic soccer tournament. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Lionel Messi of Argentina and Diego and Rafinha, both of Brazil, can be withheld from the Beijing Games. Soccer's governing body previously ruled the players must be released for the Olympics because they are under 23. From AP Photo by FOCKE STRANGMANN.
  • Colombia's coach Jorge Luis Pinto, center, talks to Tressor Moreno, left, as Dayro Moreno looks on during a training session of their national soccer team in Rionegro, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Colombia will face Uruguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 6. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.
  • Austrian national soccer team players Martin Stranzl, Stefan Maierhofer and Andreas Ivanschitz (L-R) warm up for a training session in Vienna, September 5, 2008. Austria will face France in their World Cup 2010 qualification soccer match on September 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Colombia's coach Jorge Luis Pinto, center, talks to Tressor Moreno, left, as Dayro Moreno looks on during a training session of the national soccer team in Rionegro, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Colombia will face Uruguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 6. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.
  • Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar autographs a boy's shirt during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 5, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Rati Cinamdzgvrishili (R) of Georgia reacts after missing the goal during their Under-21 Euro 2009 qualifying soccer match against Russia in Minsk, September 5, 2008. The decision to ask the Russian soccer authorities to choose a neutral venue for the match, a qualifier for the Under-21 Euro 2009 tournament, was taken by an emergency UEFA commission in Monaco on Thursday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Brazil's Diego (R) hugs his teammate Robinho during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 5, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Colombia's coach Jorge Luis Pinto, right, listens to Hugo Rodallega during a training session of the national soccer team in Rionegro, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Colombia will face Uruguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 6. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.
  • Brazil's coach Dunga, back, and goalkeeper Julio Cesar joke around during a training of the national soccer team in Teresopolis, Brazil, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Brazil will face Chile during a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 7 in Chile. From AP Photo by Ricardo Moraes.
  • Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar (L) gestures near teammate Renan during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 5, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Brazil's Robinho controls the ball as Luis Fabiano looks on during a training of the national soccer team in Teresopolis, Brazil, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2008. Brazil will face Chile during a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 7 in Chile. From AP Photo by Ricardo Moraes.
  • Colombia's Hugo Rodallega, left, prepares to kick the ball as Dayro Moreno, center, and Tressor Moreno, look on during a training session of the national soccer team in Rionegro, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Colombia will face Uruguay in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 6. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.
  • Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar (R) and coach Dunga laugh during a soccer training session in Teresopolis, September 5, 2008. Brazil will play against Chile and Bolivia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on September 7 and 10 respectively. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Switzerland's national team soccer player Mauro Lustrinelli (L) talks to journalists from Israel after a news conference in Tel Aviv September 5, 2008. The Swiss national soccer team will play Israel in their first World Cup 2010 qualification match on Saturday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A policeman stands guard during the arrival of the U.S. soccer team at the Jose Marti airport in Havana September 4, 2008. Cuba will play the United States on September 6 in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer game in Havana. It will also be first time for more than 60 years the Americans have played in the capital Havana. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chile's soccer head coach Marcelo Bielsa (2nd R) chats with his players during a training session in Santiago, September 4, 2008, ahead of their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Brazil on September 7 at the Chilean National Stadium in Santiago. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Venezuelan soccer coach Cesar Farias (C) trains players Jorge Rojas (L) and Giancarlo Maldonado (R) during a practice session in Lima September 4, 2008. Venezuela will play a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Peru on September 6 in Lima. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. men's national soccer team head coach Bob Bradley (L) and player Carlos Bocanegra attend a news conference after their arrival in Havana September 4, 2008. Cuba will play the United States on September 6 in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer game in Havana. It will also be first time for more than 60 years the Americans have played in the capital Havana. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. soccer player Landon Donovan (front) arrives at a hotel in Havana September 4, 2008. Cuba will play the United States next September 6 in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer game in Havana. It will also be first time for more than 60 years the Americans have played in the capital Havana. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • English soccer player Shaun Wright-Philips poses for a photo with some of the children from the Escuela Proyecto Esperanza primary school in Jocotenango, Guatemala, during his first trip to the Central American country in June 2007. Carrying bags of cement and water purifiers up a Guatemalan hillside in the name of charity makes soccer training seem easy, says England international Wright-Phillips who has been helping out in the Central American country. Wright-Phillips, who moved in a deal reportedly worth nine million pounds ($16 million), has long-term plans for his charity work in Guatemala. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Brazil's coach Dunga, right, and Ronaldinho Gaucho are seen during a training session of the national soccer team in Teresopolis, Brazil, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Brazil will face Chile in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match on Sept. 7 in Chile. From AP Photo by Ricardo Moraes.
  • Swiss national soccer team captain Ludovic Magnin plays with the ball during a training session at training ground outside the Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The Swiss national will play World Cup 2010 Group B qualification soccer match against Israel on Saturday, September 6, in Tel Aviv. From AP Photo by Ariel Schalit.
  • U.S. soccer player Landon Donovan arrives at a hotel in Havana September 4, 2008. Cuba will play the United States next September 6 in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer game in Havana. It will also be first time for more than 60 years the Americans have played in the capital Havana. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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Tia Hellebaut of Belgium competes during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Tia Hellebaut of Belgium competes during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008.

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Elena Dementieva of Russia serves to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Elena Dementieva of Russia serves to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008.

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Elena Dementieva of Russia returns a shot to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Elena Dementieva of Russia returns a shot to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008.

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Jordan's King Abdullah (R) speaks with a religion leader after Friday prayer during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Amman September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Jordan's King Abdullah (R) speaks with a religion leader after Friday prayer during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Amman September 5, 2008.

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Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns a shot to Elena Dementieva of Russia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns a shot to Elena Dementieva of Russia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008.

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Tia Hellebaut of Belgium reacts while competing during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Tia Hellebaut of Belgium reacts while competing during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008.

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Blanka Vlasic of Croatia competes during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Blanka Vlasic of Croatia competes during the women's high jump event at the IAAF Golden League Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels September 5, 2008.

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