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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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    • Derby County's Nathan Ellington, left, reacts, after scoring agsinst Stoke City during their English League Cup soccer match at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by Jon Super.

      Derby County's Nathan Ellington, left, reacts, after scoring agsinst Stoke City during their English League Cup soccer match at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008.

    • Director Roman Polanski is pictured during a news conference to present his musical "Tanz der Vampire" ("Dance of the Vampires") in Oberhausen, Germany in this September 29, 2008 file photo. Polanski asked a Los Angeles court on December 2, 2008 to dismiss a charge of unlawful sex with a minor brought against him more than 30 years ago, his lawyers said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Director Roman Polanski is pictured during a news conference to present his musical "Tanz der Vampire" ("Dance of the Vampires") in Oberhausen, Germany in this September 29, 2008 file photo. Polanski asked a Los Angeles court on December 2, 2008 to dismiss a charge of unlawful sex with a minor brought against him more than 30 years ago, his lawyers said.

    • David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6.

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    • DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy. From Getty Images.

      DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy.

    • 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.

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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31:  Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day 7 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.
3 months ago: NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day 7 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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  • Former World No. 1  tennis player Pete Sampras, right, presents a tennis racket to Czech President Vaclav Klaus, left, during their meeting at Prague's castle on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. Sampras will play an exhibition match with Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek  later Monday. From AP Photo by Michal Dolezal.
  • Gilles Simon of France hits a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France celebrates winning match point against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France celebrates winning match point against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic reacts after losing a point against Gilles Simon of France during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic returns a shot to Gilles Simon of France during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic returns a shot to Gilles Simon of France during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France hits a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France runs for a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France runs down a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France hits a return volley against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4, but must wait until the Roger Federer vs Andy Murray match to see if he advances to the next round. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic returns a shot to Gilles Simon of France during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic returns a shot to Gilles Simon of France during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts as he won against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France acknowledges the crowd after winning against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France serves to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic hits a volley against Gilles Simon of France in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic returns the ball against Gilles Simon of France during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France, left, and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic, right, greet each other after their match of the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts as he lost a point against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France waits to shake hands with Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic after he wins their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France runs down a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4, but must wait until the Roger Federer vs Andy Murray match to see if he advances to the next round. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France serves to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic reacts as he missed a point against Gilles Simon of France during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns the ball against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts as he won against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China Friday Nov. 14, 2008. Simon won 6-1, 6-4. From AP Photo by Eugene Hoshiko.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts after winning his match against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during their Masters Cup tennis match in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts after winning his Masters Cup tennis match against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts as he wins the match against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic during the Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France reacts after winning his Masters Cup tennis match against Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Fans watch the men's singles match between Gilles Simon of France and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon was leading  6-1, 4-3 as play continues. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic paints the strings of his racket before the beginning of a match against Gilles Simon of France as part of the Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Gilles Simon of France smiles after hitting a shot against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic during their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France hits a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Gilles Simon of France runs down a return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic during their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic serves against Gilles Simon of France during their men's singles match on the sixth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 14, 2008. Simon won the match 6-1, 6-4. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6.

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David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy arrives at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy arrives at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6.

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David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03:  The Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group pose for a photo with the LA Galaxy after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06. From Getty Images.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: The Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group pose for a photo with the LA Galaxy after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03:  David Beckham of the LA Galaxy arrives at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06. From Getty Images.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: David Beckham of the LA Galaxy arrives at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03:  David Beckham of the LA Galaxyr arrives at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06. From Getty Images.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: David Beckham of the LA Galaxyr arrives at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03:  David Beckham of the LA Galaxy (L) meets members of the Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06. From Getty Images.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: David Beckham of the LA Galaxy (L) meets members of the Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.

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