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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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    • Former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon speaks at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Dantley is among those in the class of 2008 being inducted into the Hall. At far left is fellow inductee Patrick Riley. other inductees obscured by the podium are Cathy Rush and Dick Vitale. From AP Photo by Nathan K. Martin.

      Former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon speaks at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Dantley is among those in the class of 2008 being inducted into the Hall. At far left is fellow inductee Patrick Riley. other inductees obscured by the podium are Cathy Rush and Dick Vitale.

    • Italy's coach Marcello Lippi adjusts his tie during a news conference inside Larnaca's stadium in Cyprus September 5, 2008. Italy plays a World Cup 2010 qualification match against Cyprus on September 6. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Italy's coach Marcello Lippi adjusts his tie during a news conference inside Larnaca's stadium in Cyprus September 5, 2008. Italy plays a World Cup 2010 qualification match against Cyprus on September 6.

    • VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Actress Caterina Murino attends 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: Actress Caterina Murino attends 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 member of the Palestinian security forces stands guard as members of the 'Follow the Women' (FTW) organisation cycle through the West Bank city of Jenin May 14, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride. The ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the West Bank, is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
3 months ago: A member of the Palestinian security forces stands guard as members of the 'Follow the Women' (FTW) organisation cycle through the West Bank city of Jenin May 14, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride. The ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the West Bank, is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region.
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  • A Syrian Arab man walks pass as flags of Syria, left, and Palestine in Al-sweida in the south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008, as he looks at cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • Women ride their bicycles in the West Bank city of Jenin on May 14, 2008 as they take part in the 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Palestinian boy waves to women riding their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Palestinian policeman stands guard as women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A member of the Palestinian security forces stands guard as members of the 'Follow the Women' (FTW) organisation cycle through the West Bank city of Jenin May 14, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride. The ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the West Bank, is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Members of the "Follow the Women" (FTW) organisation ride bicycles through the West Bank city of Ramallah May 12, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The ride is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A member of the "Follow the Women" (FTW) organisation lights a candle at the grave of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the West Bank city of Ramallah May 12, 2008. FTW members are visiting Ramallah as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The ride is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Woman ride their bicycles along a street in in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Canadian member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses for a photo with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus city May 6, 2008, during a visit to Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. About 300 women from 26 countries took part in the annual event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Japanese member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A villager runs with his dog as women take part in a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women rest during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation chat with an Iraqi refugee at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation ride bicycles near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cyclist Anne Kirstine Hermann from Denmark drinks at a rest stop during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East are cycling on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Syrian Arab man offers coffee to British Carolynne Fellis, in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab boys, one of them carries a photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad, walk in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab men look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace in Al-sweida in south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • A Syrian Arab woman adjusts her husband's scarf in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, as they look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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