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Cashew fruit or "apples", which encircle the cashew nut, are displayed on a bush road lined with cashew trees west of the capital Bissau June 26, 2008. Cashew nuts are the main export of Guinea-Bissau, a former Portuguese colony wedged between French-speaking Senegal and Guinea. Its 1.6 million people are ranked among the third poorest in the world in development terms by the United Nations. Picture taken June 26, 2008.
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BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND - JULY 09: Rachel Laurent of USA in action during the women's pole vault qualification during day two of the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships at the Zawisca Stadium on July 9, 2008 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
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People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008.
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Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008.
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Pope Benedict XVI consecrates a new alter during a Holy Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Benedict apologized Saturday to victims of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, describing their acts as "evil" and a grave betrayal of trust.
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BC Lions' defensive lineman Aaron Hunt (L) and teammate corner back Jovan Johnson (bottom) sack Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Kevin Glenn (R) during their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia July 18, 2008.
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STANFORD, CA - JULY 18: Anna Chakvetadze of Russia reacts to a call during the match against Marion Bartoli of France during the Bank of the West Classic Day 5 at Stanford University July 18, 2008 in Stanford, California.
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Phil Mickelson of USA gestures as he plays on the 1st during the second day of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale in Southport in north-west England, on July 18, 2008.
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A passer-by reflected in a puddle, walks after a thunderstorm in Red Square, with St. Basil Cathedral, left, and Kremlin's Spassky Tower, right in the background, in Moscow, Friday, July 18, 2008.
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In this file photo from May 15, 2008, Shane Araujo, 7, left, and Vitoria Poejo, 7, of New York City, pose with super heroes Robin, The Green Lantern, and Batman at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J. The amusement park opened its newest roller coaster, "Dark Knight," to the public on this day.
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The late actor Heath Ledger portrays the character "The Joker" in a scene in the new film "The Dark Knight" in this undated publicity photograph. The film opens in the U.S. July 18, 2008.
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Miguel Viegas collects salt flower in the Rui Simeao saltworks in Tavira in the southern province of Algarve July 17, 2008. Salt flower, also known as Fleur de Sel, is produced through a technique that allows the sun and wind to evaporate the water, leaving a fine layer of salt crystals that are collected twice a day. This variety of salt, which is used frequently in haute cuisine, is usually used just before a dish is served, since it melts and mixes easily with the flavours of the food. Picture taken July 17, 2008.
Rza Rzayev of Azerbaijan collects salt in the Rui Simeao saltworks in Tavira in the southern province of Algarve July 17, 2008. Salt flower, also known as Fleur de Sel, is produced through a technique that allows the sun and wind to evaporate the water, leaving a fine layer of salt crystals that are collected twice a day. This variety of salt, which is used frequently in haute cuisine, is usually used just before a dish is served, since it melts and mixes easily with the flavours of the food. Picture taken July 17, 2008.
