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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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    • A billboard showing Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is reflected in the window of a passing bus on a street in Jerusalem, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. A pair of polls published Thursday showed opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline Likud party cruising past Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's moderate Kadima party to a decisive victory in Israel's Feb. 10 elections. From AP Photo by Kevin Frayer.

      A billboard showing Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is reflected in the window of a passing bus on a street in Jerusalem, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. A pair of polls published Thursday showed opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline Likud party cruising past Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's moderate Kadima party to a decisive victory in Israel's Feb. 10 elections.

    • Riot police scuffle with students protesting against the European 'Bolonia' University Plan in Barcelona November 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Riot police scuffle with students protesting against the European 'Bolonia' University Plan in Barcelona November 20, 2008.

    • A handout picture released by the Lebanese photo agency Dalati and Nohra shows Lebanese President Michel Sleiman (L) meeting with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R) at the presidential palace of Baabda, east of Beirut, on November 20, 2008. Fillon arrived in Lebanon today for a two-day visit set to focus largely on economic issues. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A handout picture released by the Lebanese photo agency Dalati and Nohra shows Lebanese President Michel Sleiman (L) meeting with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R) at the presidential palace of Baabda, east of Beirut, on November 20, 2008. Fillon arrived in Lebanon today for a two-day visit set to focus largely on economic issues.

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    • A woman who had an arrest warrant for possession of crack cocaine is handcuffed in South Los Angeles, November 12, 2008. Many in the area believe that Obama's historic victory as the first black U.S. president could bring about positive change. Picture taken November 12, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A woman who had an arrest warrant for possession of crack cocaine is handcuffed in South Los Angeles, November 12, 2008. Many in the area believe that Obama's historic victory as the first black U.S. president could bring about positive change. Picture taken November 12, 2008.

    • A female US soldier is seen on watch during a Peace Concert at the Zawrak Park in central Baghdad on November 07, 2008. Al-Qaeda in Iraq today has urged US president-elect Barack Obama to adopt a policy of neutrality in the war-torn country and to withdraw US troops from there and other Muslim countries. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A female US soldier is seen on watch during a Peace Concert at the Zawrak Park in central Baghdad on November 07, 2008. Al-Qaeda in Iraq today has urged US president-elect Barack Obama to adopt a policy of neutrality in the war-torn country and to withdraw US troops from there and other Muslim countries.

    • An Indian boy flies a kite against the backdrop of a sunset near the Indo-Bangladesh border village Raimura near Agartala, capital of Indian northeastern state Tripura on July 26, 2008. India plans to fence its eastern frontier with Bangladesh to prevent illegal infiltration and cross border movement of insurgents. Tripura has a total of 856 km open border with Bangladesh, allegedly from where the militants operate. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      An Indian boy flies a kite against the backdrop of a sunset near the Indo-Bangladesh border village Raimura near Agartala, capital of Indian northeastern state Tripura on July 26, 2008. India plans to fence its eastern frontier with Bangladesh to prevent illegal infiltration and cross border movement of insurgents. Tripura has a total of 856 km open border with Bangladesh, allegedly from where the militants operate.

    • Partizan Belgrade's Nikola Pekovic (L) vies for the ball with Andrew Betts (R) of DKV Joventut Badalona, during their basketball group B Euroleague match at the Pionir Arena in Belgrade, 03 January 2007.   AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Partizan Belgrade's Nikola Pekovic (L) vies for the ball with Andrew Betts (R) of DKV Joventut Badalona, during their basketball group B Euroleague match at the Pionir Arena in Belgrade, 03 January 2007. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

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Construction work continues on the main stadium site of the 2012 Olympics in Stratford, east London September 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
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Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement.

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Montreal Alouettes players Jesse Hendrix (L), Keith Williams (2nd L), Mathieu Proulx (3rd L), Mark Estelle (3rd R), Davis Sanchez (2nd R),  and Etienne Boulay (R) reach for the Grey Cup during a team breakfast in Montreal, November 20, 2008. The Alouettes will play the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL's 96th Grey Cup football game on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Montreal Alouettes players Jesse Hendrix (L), Keith Williams (2nd L), Mathieu Proulx (3rd L), Mark Estelle (3rd R), Davis Sanchez (2nd R), and Etienne Boulay (R) reach for the Grey Cup during a team breakfast in Montreal, November 20, 2008. The Alouettes will play the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL's 96th Grey Cup football game on Sunday.

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Miss South Africa Tansey Coetzee kisses the official ball at Ellis Park stadium, one of the venues for the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup in Johannesburg, November 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Miss South Africa Tansey Coetzee kisses the official ball at Ellis Park stadium, one of the venues for the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup in Johannesburg, November 20, 2008.

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Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement.

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Czech Republic's Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek (L) shakes hands with his Hungarian counterpart Ferenc Gyurcsany at the government headquarters in Prague November 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Czech Republic's Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek (L) shakes hands with his Hungarian counterpart Ferenc Gyurcsany at the government headquarters in Prague November 20, 2008.

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Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Indigenous Colombians take part in a protest march in Bogota, November 20, 2008. Thousands of natives from different ethnic groups took part in the protest to press for talks with President Alvaro Uribe on promises to protect their lands, defend them against violence and to reject a U.S. free trade agreement.

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Depositors with financial agency DMG stand before riot police during a protest against the government's closure of the company, in Bogota November 20, 2008. Panama captured and extradited David Murcia, boss of DMG, a Colombian financial pyramid scheme that threatens investors with millions of dollars in losses, Colombian police said on Thursday. Thousands of DMG depositors took to the streets this week to protest a decision by Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe to shut the stores. At least two people were killed in riots last week when the bosses of other companies, which had promised up to 150 percent interest, started shutting their doors and disappearing with cash. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Depositors with financial agency DMG stand before riot police during a protest against the government's closure of the company, in Bogota November 20, 2008. Panama captured and extradited David Murcia, boss of DMG, a Colombian financial pyramid scheme that threatens investors with millions of dollars in losses, Colombian police said on Thursday. Thousands of DMG depositors took to the streets this week to protest a decision by Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe to shut the stores. At least two people were killed in riots last week when the bosses of other companies, which had promised up to 150 percent interest, started shutting their doors and disappearing with cash.

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