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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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    • An anti-goverment protester mans a barricade along the main highway to the Suvarnabhumi Airport  early Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008 in Bangkok Thailand. Anti-government protesters reinforced their siege of Bangkok's two airports Monday as the politically paralyzed country struggled with more than 300,000 stranded travelers. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.

      An anti-goverment protester mans a barricade along the main highway to the Suvarnabhumi Airport early Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008 in Bangkok Thailand. Anti-government protesters reinforced their siege of Bangkok's two airports Monday as the politically paralyzed country struggled with more than 300,000 stranded travelers.

    • Policemen block a member (C) from a progressive pro-unification group as an anti-North Korea group (unseen) prepares to release leaflets in Imjinkak pavilion near the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, December 2, 2008. An anti-North Korea group including former North Korean defectors living in the South demanded improvements of North Korea's human rights and the release of South Koreans abducted by the North. The group released anti-North Korean leaflets in a balloon towards the North on Tuesday as other protesters blocked them. North Korea has complained about the leaflets, threatened to attack the South and restricted entry to South Korean workers at an inter-Korean industrial enclave in the North. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Policemen block a member (C) from a progressive pro-unification group as an anti-North Korea group (unseen) prepares to release leaflets in Imjinkak pavilion near the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, December 2, 2008. An anti-North Korea group including former North Korean defectors living in the South demanded improvements of North Korea's human rights and the release of South Koreans abducted by the North. The group released anti-North Korean leaflets in a balloon towards the North on Tuesday as other protesters blocked them. North Korea has complained about the leaflets, threatened to attack the South and restricted entry to South Korean workers at an inter-Korean industrial enclave in the North.

    • Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD).  It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD). It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday.

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    • 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.

    • U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (near) answers a question as Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) looks at him during their debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee October 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (near) answers a question as Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) looks at him during their debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee October 7, 2008.

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge (R) listens along with London mayor Boris Johnson (C) to Lord Sebastian Coe, head of the organizing Committee for the 2012 London Olympic Games before the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
3 months ago: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge (R) listens along with London mayor Boris Johnson (C) to Lord Sebastian Coe, head of the organizing Committee for the 2012 London Olympic Games before the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing.
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  • Sir Ian Blair, outgoing Commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police, sits at the table, as Mayor of London Boris Johnson and an unidentified aide walk past, during Sir Ian's last London police authority meeting at City Hall in London, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. Blair resigned in October following a meeting at which Johnson said he could not supports him. From AP Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson arrives at the Royal Opera House in London ahead of a concert for nearly 200 children from across the country who have taken part in the music programmes run by The Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts, on November 14, 2008. Prince Charles celebrated his 60th birthday Friday surrounded by young people who have been helped by his charities, as he passes a milestone year with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Britain's business secretary Peter Mandelson attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Britain's business secretary Peter Mandelson attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • London's Lord Mayor Alderman Ian Luder gives a speech during the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C) and his wife Sarah attend the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah attends the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah attend the Lord Mayor's banquet in central London on November 10, 2008. The banquet is held in honour of the immediate past Lord Mayor and is the first to be hosted by the new Lord Mayor of the City of London Boris Johnson. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson (L), Owner of Jaeger Harold Tillman (2nd L), Chairman of John Lewis Charlie Mayfield (2nd R) and CEO of Marks & Spencer Stuart Rose walk with actors dressed as Santa Claus during a photo call along Oxford Street to promote Christmas shopping in London November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • LONDON - NOVEMBER 04:  Mayor of London,  Boris Johnson shares a joke with Rosie Boycott, Chairwoman of London Food, at the Thrive Battersea Garden Project on November 4, 2008 in London. The Mayor launched the 'Capital Growth' initiative to turn 2,012 pieces of land into green spaces to grow food in the Capital. From Getty Images.
  • London's mayor Boris Johnson opens the new Westfield London shopping centre in west London October 30, 2008. Thousands of shoppers flocked to west London for the opening of Europe's largest city centre shopping mall on Thursday, but many said they were browsing not buying as they tighten their belts ahead of a looming recession. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • London's Mayor Boris Johnson, center left, accompanied by Westfiled Group chairman Frank Lowy, center right, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Westfield mall in London, Wednesday Oct. 30, 2008. With marble floors, crystal chandeliers and a champagne bar, the Westfield London mall is glitzy and big. But when the doors open Thursday, the retail temple faces the most daunting retail environment in recent memory. From AP Photo by LEFTERIS PITARAKIS.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson presents onstage at the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson presents onstage at the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson relaxes backstage before the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson relaxes backstage before the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson relaxes backstage before the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson relaxes backstage before the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson and his wife Marina arrive at the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 22:  London Mayor Boris Johnson and his wife Marina arrive at the premiere of 'Genova' during The BFI 52nd London Film Festival, at the Odeon West End on October 22, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson speaks (C) as British Olympic and Paralympic athletes react to crowds in Trafalgar Square in central London October 16, 2008. A victory parade was held in the capital following Team GB's medal success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • LONDON - OCTOBER 16:  Mayor of London Boris Johnson talks to the gathered crowd in Trafalgar Square alongside the Olympic and Paralympic heroes during the Olympic and Paralympic Heroes Parade on October 16, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson speaks flanked by British Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Trafalgar Square in central London October 16, 2008. Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes parade through London on Thursday in a medal-studded procession to mark their success at the Beijing games. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • In this file photo dated Oct. 16, 2008, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, center, gestures on stage during a ceremony for British Olympians and Paralympians from the Beijing 2008 team in Trafalgar Square, London. Johnson, a member of the center-right Conservative Party, was quoted saying in a newspaper on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, that Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama "visibly incarnates change and hope, at a time when America desperately needs both." From AP Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth.
  • British Olympians and Paralympians from the Beijing 2008 team sit on stage in Trafalgar Square in London, as London Mayor Boris Johnson addresses crowds celebrating the team'ssuccess at an official ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. The National Gallery is in the background. From AP Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson (R) listens to Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Paul Stephenson, during the Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at City Hall in London October 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson speaks during the Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at City Hall in London October 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson (R) and Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Paul Stephenson (2nd L) speak during the Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at City Hall in London October 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson (R) listens to Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Paul Stephenson during the Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at City Hall in London October 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Metropolitan Police Officer stands on duty at the Prime Minister's official residence in Downing Street,  London October 6, 2008. London Mayor Boris Johnson said he would launch an inquiry into racism within the capital's police force as its Black Police Association urged minority recruits to boycott the service. The moves will add further pressure to the Metropolitan Police Service following the resignation last week of its Commissioner Ian Blair after months of criticism of his leadership and his handling of major investigations. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Metropolitan Police Officer stands on duty at the Prime Minister's official residence in Downing Street,  London October 6, 2008. London Mayor Boris Johnson said he would launch an inquiry into racism within the capital's police force as its Black Police Association urged minority recruits to boycott the service. The moves will add further pressure to the Metropolitan Police Service following the resignation last week of its Commissioner Ian Blair after months of criticism of his leadership and his handling of major investigations. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, right, gestures as he chairs a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. On the left is Kit Malthouse, deputy chairman of MPA. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, seated centre right, fair hair, who is chairing the meeting,  during a Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. 3rd left is Kit Malthouse, deputy chairman of MPA. Others unidentified. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, second right, chairing the meeting, listens on as Metropolitan Police deputy Commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson, second left, talks to the members during a Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. 3rd left is Kit Malthouse, deputy chairman of MPA. Others unidentified. In background is the River Thames. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • Mayor of London, Boris Johnson  gestures as he chairs a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, shows his vote as he chairs a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • Metropolitan Police deputy Commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson,  listens during  a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority at the City Hall in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mayor Boris Johnson ordered an investigation into racism at the Metropolitan Police Monday after black police complained about rampant discrimination. The mayor acted after both the Black Police Association and the Society of Black Lawyers urged minorities not to join the force, saying they would not receive fair treatment in the competition for promotions. From AP Photo by SANG TAN.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson arrives at the launch of the Mayor's Black History Season, in central London on October 3, 2008. Ian Blair, commissioner of the London Metropolitan police, said on Thursday he was stepping down as head of the 31,000-strong force 16 months before his contract was due to expire after being asked to go by the city's new mayor Boris Johnson. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson tours an exhibition during the launch of the Mayor's Black History Season, in central London on October 3, 2008. Ian Blair, commissioner of the London Metropolitan police, said on Thursday he was stepping down as head of the 31,000-strong force 16 months before his contract was due to expire after being asked to go by the city's new mayor Boris Johnson. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD).  It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD). It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday.

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Auctioneer Charles Leski holds the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD).  It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Auctioneer Charles Leski holds the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD). It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday.

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A man and woman (below) walk past a Christmas tree in Sydney's central shopping mall on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A man and woman (below) walk past a Christmas tree in Sydney's central shopping mall on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis.

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Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD).  It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Auctioneer Charles Leski inspects the 1948 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman in his last Test match and which is up for auction in Melbourne on December 2, 2008. The cap is to be auctioned on December 15 and is expected to fetch between 600-750,000 Australian dollars (390-487,000 USD). It comes with a letter of authentication Bradman wrote to his godson who he gave the cap for his 12th birthday.

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Reserve Bank of Australia signage is displayed in central Sydney on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Reserve Bank of Australia signage is displayed in central Sydney on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis.

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Two women (below) walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia in central Sydney on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Two women (below) walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia in central Sydney on December 2, 2008. Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by 100 basis points on December 2, the latest in a series of aggressive cuts sparked by the global financial crisis.

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A businessman talks over his mobile phone in front ofa share prices board in Tokyo on December 2, 2008. Japan's share prices dropped 385.53 points to close at 8,011.69 points in the morning session of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, tracking heavy losses on Wall Street after official confirmation that the US is in recession. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A businessman talks over his mobile phone in front ofa share prices board in Tokyo on December 2, 2008. Japan's share prices dropped 385.53 points to close at 8,011.69 points in the morning session of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, tracking heavy losses on Wall Street after official confirmation that the US is in recession.

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