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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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    • Tibetan exiles welcome Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as he arrives to address the delegates of special meeting at his temple in Dharmsala, India, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The Dalai Lama warned Tibetan exile leaders Sunday to be prudent in their plans or risk failure, after they said at a key conference they might push for independence for their homeland if China refuses to grant it autonomy soon. From AP Photo by Altaf Qadri.

      Tibetan exiles welcome Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as he arrives to address the delegates of special meeting at his temple in Dharmsala, India, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The Dalai Lama warned Tibetan exile leaders Sunday to be prudent in their plans or risk failure, after they said at a key conference they might push for independence for their homeland if China refuses to grant it autonomy soon.

    • United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Mohamed bin Dhaen Al Hamli (C) at the opening ceremony of the 10th Arab Conference for Mineral Resources in Amman November 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Mohamed bin Dhaen Al Hamli (C) at the opening ceremony of the 10th Arab Conference for Mineral Resources in Amman November 23, 2008.

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 23:  Thai riot police officers stand guard outside Government House on November 23, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousand of anti-government protesters gathered for a march on parliament tomorrow that is considered thefinal showdown in the six-month long campaign to topple the government. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 23: Thai riot police officers stand guard outside Government House on November 23, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousand of anti-government protesters gathered for a march on parliament tomorrow that is considered thefinal showdown in the six-month long campaign to topple the government.

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    • SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 28:  Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates up to a face off during the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion on October 28, 2008 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Penguins 2-1. From Getty Images.

      SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 28: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates up to a face off during the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion on October 28, 2008 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Penguins 2-1.

    • NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22:  The new JetBlue terminal is seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on its first official day of operation October 22, 2008 the Queens borough of New York City. The $743 million building, known as Terminal 5 (T5), has 26 gates and will handle 500 daily departures and arrivals, close to doubling the airline's capacity at JFK. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: The new JetBlue terminal is seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on its first official day of operation October 22, 2008 the Queens borough of New York City. The $743 million building, known as Terminal 5 (T5), has 26 gates and will handle 500 daily departures and arrivals, close to doubling the airline's capacity at JFK.

    • ABUJA, NIGERIA - NOVEMBER 22:  Singer Flo Rida arrives for the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 at the Abuja Velodrome on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria. From Getty Images.

      ABUJA, NIGERIA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Flo Rida arrives for the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 at the Abuja Velodrome on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria.

    • Mayor elected of Jerusalem Nir Barkat (C) greets the Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) during a visit to Judaism holiest site, on November 12, 2008 in Jerusalem's old city. The secular tycoon celebrating his election as Jerusalem mayor today vowed to turn the Holy City into a world metropolis and bolster its disputed status as Israel's "undivided" capital. Nir Barkat won 52 percent of the vote in yesterday's poll, routing an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, a scandal-plagued Russian-Israeli billionaire and a pro-cannabis candidate. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Mayor elected of Jerusalem Nir Barkat (C) greets the Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) during a visit to Judaism holiest site, on November 12, 2008 in Jerusalem's old city. The secular tycoon celebrating his election as Jerusalem mayor today vowed to turn the Holy City into a world metropolis and bolster its disputed status as Israel's "undivided" capital. Nir Barkat won 52 percent of the vote in yesterday's poll, routing an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, a scandal-plagued Russian-Israeli billionaire and a pro-cannabis candidate.

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Literature Nobel Price Colombian Gabriel Garcia Marquez (R) and Mexican president Felipe Calderon (2nd R), clap their hands as Mexican writer Fernando del Paso is given the FIL 2007 literature price by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L) during the inauguration of the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico, 24 November 2007. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
12 months ago: Literature Nobel Price Colombian Gabriel Garcia Marquez (R) and Mexican president Felipe Calderon (2nd R), clap their hands as Mexican writer Fernando del Paso is given the FIL 2007 literature price by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L) during the inauguration of the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico, 24 November 2007.
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  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, stands next to Nobel Prize laureate Nadine Gordimer during a tribute to Fuentes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, walks next to Nobel Prize laureate Nadine Gordimer during a tribute to Fuentes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia applauds during a tribute to Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, jokes with Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia (L) as he arrives for a tribute offered to him at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia (R) wave during a tribute to Fuentes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, speaks during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, listens during a news conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, third from right, attends a round table discussion on his work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. Guests from right to left; Jose Narro, dean of the UNAM national university, Tomas Eloy Martinez, Nelida Pinon, Nadine Gordimer, Sergio Ramirez, Juan Goyistolo and and Sealtiel Alatriste. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Colombian Nobel Literature laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez applauds during a round table discussion on Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Colombian Nobel Literature laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez applauds during a round table discussion on Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, right, talks to Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a round table discussion on Fuentes' work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, left, embraces Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a round table discussion on Fuentes' work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, left, embraces Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a round table discussion on Fuentes' work at the UNAM national university in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The table discussion was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes speaks during a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The conference was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes speaks during a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The conference was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes speaks during a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The conference was held as part of the activities to mark Fuentes' 80th birthday. From AP Photo by Dario Lopez-MIlls.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, arrives to attend a national tribute to him at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, arrives to attend a national tribute to him at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chile's former president Ricardo Lagos (L) embraces Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, during a national tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Spain's former president Felipe Gonzalez (R) chats with Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, during a national tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia arrives to attend the national tribute to Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican President Felipe Calderon (R) chats with Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, during a national tribute to Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican President Felipe Calderon (R) applauds Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, during the national tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, greets to Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez (R) of Colombia during the National tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, 80, greets Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia (R) during a national tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L), 80, greets Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia (C) as Mexican President Felipe Calderon applauds (R) during the national tribute to Carlos Fuentes at Chapultepec castle in Mexico City November 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L) is congratulated by Nobel Prize winner Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a celebration for Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L) speaks with Nobel Prize winner Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a celebration for Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes waves during a celebration for his 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • South African writer Nadine Gordimer (L) is applauded by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' (background) after delivering a speech during a celebration for his 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • South African writer Nadine Gordimer delivers a speech during a celebration for Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez gestures during a celebration for Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez listens to South African writer Nadine Gordimer (out frame) during a celebration for Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (L) speaks with Mexican President Felipe Calderon (R) during a celebration for his 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (C) is embraced by Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez (C) next to Mexican President Felipe Calderon during a celebration for Fuentes' 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes (C) is congratulated by Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez (R) during a celebration for his 80th birthday in Mexico City, on November 17, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, left, shakes hands with Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez during a national homage for Fuentes on his 80th birthday in Mexico City, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Fuentes, whose most famous novels are "The Death of Artemio Cruz" and "Where the Air is Clear", won the Prince of Asturias prize in 1994 and recently won the new Don Quijote international award. From AP Photo by Eduardo Verdugo.


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The shadow of a rightist supporter (R) of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco is seen November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The shadow of a rightist supporter (R) of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco is seen November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death.

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Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death.

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Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death.

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Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death.

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Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute on November 23, 2008 in Madrid's Oriente Square during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death.

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A supporter of  late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco wears the cap with the insignia of the regime 's falange during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death in Madrid's Oriente Square, on November 2008. More than 70 cultural figures and lawyers urged the Spanish government on November 20 to probe crimes against humanity under General Franco's regime -- two days after a judge called off his own inquiry. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A supporter of late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco wears the cap with the insignia of the regime 's falange during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death in Madrid's Oriente Square, on November 2008. More than 70 cultural figures and lawyers urged the Spanish government on November 20 to probe crimes against humanity under General Franco's regime -- two days after a judge called off his own inquiry.

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Supporters of  late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco give the Fascist salute during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death in Madrid's Oriente Square, on November 2008. More than 70 cultural figures and lawyers urged the Spanish government on November 20 to probe crimes against humanity under General Franco's regime -- two days after a judge called off his own inquiry. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Supporters of late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco give the Fascist salute during a demonstration to commemorate the 33th anniversary of his death in Madrid's Oriente Square, on November 2008. More than 70 cultural figures and lawyers urged the Spanish government on November 20 to probe crimes against humanity under General Franco's regime -- two days after a judge called off his own inquiry.

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