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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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    • Toy Store Kiddy Land's Santa Claus Academy students march through in Tokyo's shopping district Harajuku, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. From AP Photo by Itsuo Inouye.

      Toy Store Kiddy Land's Santa Claus Academy students march through in Tokyo's shopping district Harajuku, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.

    • A 46-year-old man (C) is transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo November 23, 2008. The Japanese man, who said he was upset by the death of his pet, has turned himself in for the fatal stabbing of a bureaucrat and his wife, Japanese police and media said on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A 46-year-old man (C) is transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo November 23, 2008. The Japanese man, who said he was upset by the death of his pet, has turned himself in for the fatal stabbing of a bureaucrat and his wife, Japanese police and media said on Sunday.

    • WINDANG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23:  Athletes compete in the NSW Wavesailing Series event "WindSurfNSnow Goin' Off" at Windang Beach on November 23, 2008 in Gerroa, Australia. From Getty Images.

      WINDANG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Athletes compete in the NSW Wavesailing Series event "WindSurfNSnow Goin' Off" at Windang Beach on November 23, 2008 in Gerroa, Australia.

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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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South Africa's Adrian Jacobs breaks away to score against Australia in their Tri-Nations rugby union clash in Johannesburg, August 30, 2008. Behind him is Australia's Stirling Mortlock. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
2 months ago: South Africa's Adrian Jacobs breaks away to score against Australia in their Tri-Nations rugby union clash in Johannesburg, August 30, 2008. Behind him is Australia's Stirling Mortlock.
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  • Australia's scrum half Luke Burgess, center, kicks the ball as captain Stirling Mortlock, right, looks on  during their international rugby match against France at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by Francois Mori.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, center, makes his way to score a try during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. Australia won the match 18-13. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, third from left, reacts with fellow team member Mark Chisholm second from left, as Nathan Sharpe, left, looks on, following the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. Australia won the match 18-13. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Sebastien Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Sebastian Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock (L) is tackled by France's Sebastien Chabal (R) during their friendly international rugby union match against France at Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's Fulgence Ouedraogo, right, vies for the ball with Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • France's Damien Traille (R) grabs the ball in front of Australia's Stirling Mortlock during their friendly international rugby union match in St-Denis November 22,2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, bottom foreground, is tackled with the ball, as fellow team member Hugh McMeniman, foreground top, reacts, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, center, scores a try during the international rugby match between France and Australia at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock, center, finds his way to score a try during theinternational rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's national rugby team center Stirling Mortlock, holding ball, trains with teammates at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Friday Nov. 21, 2008, ahead of their rugby union international match against France on Saturday. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's national rugby team center Stirling Mortlock, right, jokes as he sits next to coach Robbie Deans at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Friday Nov. 21, 2008, ahead of their rugby union international match against France on Saturday. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock (L) and winger Peter Hynes enter the field to take part of the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team head coach Robbie Deans (L) smiles next to captain Stirling Mortlock during a training session, on November 21, 2008, at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock practices during the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock practices during the Captain's run training session on November 21, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on the eve of their test match against France. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union national team captain Stirling Mortlock (3rd L) practices during a training session, on November 20, 2008, in Boulogne-Billancourt, western Paris, two days ahead the test match between France and Australia. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock (C) stretches along with other players during a training session in Courbevoie, outside Paris, on November 17, 2008. France will play two-time world champions Australia at the Stade France on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's rugby union player Stirling Mortlock, center, passes the ball during a training session in Coubevoie, outside Paris, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Australia will play France for an international match next Saturday. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • Australia's rugby union player Stirling Mortlock passes the ball during a training session in Coubevoie, outside Paris, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Australia will play France for an international match next Saturday. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia celebrates after his team won the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Tom Hevezi.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia, center, lifts the Cook Cup after his team won the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Matt Dunham.
  • England's Matt Stevens(2nd r) is tackled by Australia's Dean Mumm (l) and Stirling Mortlock during their international rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium in London November 15, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia`s Stirling Mortlock (C) is tackled by Englands' Danny Care (L), Steve Borthwick (2nd R) and Riki Flutey (R) during the Invesco Challenge rugby union internatonal match at Twickenham, west of London, November 15, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia centre Stirling Mortlock (C) breaks through the England defence during the Investec Challenge international rugby match, at Twickenham, west of London November 15 2008. Australia won the game 28-14. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • England flanker Tom Rees (centre L) and Paul Sackey (R) tackles Australia's Captain Stirling Mortlock (C) during the Investec Challenge international rugby match, in Twickenham, west of London, November 15 2008. Australia won the game 28-14. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia goes on the charge during the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Matt Dunham.
  • Stirling Mortlock of Australia, 2nd left, takes on the England defence during the rugby union international match between England and Australia at Twickenham stadium, London, England, Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Tom Hevezi.
  • Australian head coach Robbie Deans, left, speaks Stirling Mortlock, centre, and Luke Burgess during a team training session in London, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock passes the ball during a team training session in London, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Rugby Union players Ryan Cross (L), Peter Hynes (C), and Captain Stirling Mortlock (R) attend a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Rugby Union players Matt Gitteau (R) and Captain Stirling Mortlock (L) attend a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Rugby Union player Captain Stirling Mortlock (C) attends a training session in London, on November 13, 2008. Australia will play against England in an international match at Twickenham on Saturday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock runs with a ball during a team training session in London, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australian rugby-union player Stirling Mortlock is pictured during a team training session in west London on November 11, 2008, as Australia prepare to play against England at Twickenham on November 15, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock moves a team mate during a team training session in London, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock streches out during a team training session in London, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock attends a team training session in London November 11, 2008. Australia are due to play England in a friendly rugby union international at Twickenham on November 15, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia's Hugh McMeniman (L) and Stirling Mortlock attend a team training session in London November 11, 2008. They are due to play England in a friendly rugby union international at Twickenham on November 15, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australia's Stirling Mortlock runs out for a team training session in London, Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Australia will face England for an international rugby union test match at Twickenham Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, seen with from left to right,  John O'Neill, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Australian Rugby Union, partly obscured, and Australian rugby players Quade Cooper, Brett Sheehan, Phil Waugh, Dean Mumm and Stirling Mortlock, at a reception for the Australian Touring Rugby Team,  Monday Nov. 10, 2008, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. The reception was held to mark the Centenary of the first tour by an Australian Touring Rugby Team to Britain. From AP Photo by Dominic Lipinski.


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A 46-year-old man (C) is transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo November 23, 2008. The Japanese man, who said he was upset by the death of his pet, has turned himself in for the fatal stabbing of a bureaucrat and his wife, Japanese police and media said on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A 46-year-old man (C) is transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo November 23, 2008. The Japanese man, who said he was upset by the death of his pet, has turned himself in for the fatal stabbing of a bureaucrat and his wife, Japanese police and media said on Sunday.

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Washington Wizards Antawn Jamison (top) shoots around New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Washington Wizards Antawn Jamison (top) shoots around New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, November 22, 2008.

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Ricky Hatton (C) of Britain celebrates with musicians Liam (L) and Noel Gallagher (R) after defeating Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada November 22, 2008. Hatton won by TKO victory in the 11th round. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ricky Hatton (C) of Britain celebrates with musicians Liam (L) and Noel Gallagher (R) after defeating Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada November 22, 2008. Hatton won by TKO victory in the 11th round.

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Displaced Pakistanis walk past tents in Kachagari camp in Peshawar November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. Picture taken November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Displaced Pakistanis walk past tents in Kachagari camp in Peshawar November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. Picture taken November 19, 2008.

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Paulie Malignaggi (L) of the U.S. stands in the ring after losing a junior welterweight bout to Ricky Hatton of Britain at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Paulie Malignaggi (L) of the U.S. stands in the ring after losing a junior welterweight bout to Ricky Hatton of Britain at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada November 22, 2008.

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Displaced Pakistani children sit in front of their tent in Kachagari camp in Peshawar November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. . Picture taken November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Displaced Pakistani children sit in front of their tent in Kachagari camp in Peshawar November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. . Picture taken November 19, 2008.

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A displaced Pakistani family sits in front of their tent in Kachagari camp November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. . Picture taken November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A displaced Pakistani family sits in front of their tent in Kachagari camp November 19, 2008. Pakistan has reopened camps originally set up in the 1980s for Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation in order to provide shelter for villagers made homeless by offensives against Islamist militants on its northwest border. . Picture taken November 19, 2008.

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