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    • Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to  Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.

    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31:  Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

    • A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week.

    • LONDON - JULY 25:  Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

      LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England.

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    • A house destroyed by a landslide is seen in Hachioji, on the outskirts of Tokyo Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Fierce rains lashed central Japan early Friday, killing one woman, inundating vast stretches of rural and residential areas, and prompting authorities to order tens of thousands from their homes. From AP Photo by AP.

      A house destroyed by a landslide is seen in Hachioji, on the outskirts of Tokyo Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Fierce rains lashed central Japan early Friday, killing one woman, inundating vast stretches of rural and residential areas, and prompting authorities to order tens of thousands from their homes.

    • Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL)  (R) hugs his wife Michelle. Democratic after his speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 28, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) hugs his wife Michelle. Democratic after his speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 28, 2008.

    • DENVER - AUGUST 28:  Fireworks go off Fireworks go off as after Obama's speech on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Obama is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. From Getty Images.

      DENVER - AUGUST 28: Fireworks go off Fireworks go off as after Obama's speech on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Obama is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party.

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    • SIERRA MADRE, CA - MAY 29:  Seventieth anniversary cans of Spam, the often-maligned classic canned lunch meat made by Hormel Foods, are seen on a grocery store shelf May 29, 2008 in Sierra Madre, California. With the rise in food prices, sales of Spam are increasing as consumers look for ways to cut their food bills. According to the US Agriculture Department, the price of food is rising at the fastest rate since 1990. Increasingly expensive staples include such items as white bread, up 13 percent over last year, butter, up nine percent, and bacon at seven percent. The increasing sales have translated to 14 percent higher profits for Hormel. Spam was created in 1937 and was popularized as a staple food for World War II Western allied forces. From Getty Images.

      SIERRA MADRE, CA - MAY 29: Seventieth anniversary cans of Spam, the often-maligned classic canned lunch meat made by Hormel Foods, are seen on a grocery store shelf May 29, 2008 in Sierra Madre, California. With the rise in food prices, sales of Spam are increasing as consumers look for ways to cut their food bills. According to the US Agriculture Department, the price of food is rising at the fastest rate since 1990. Increasingly expensive staples include such items as white bread, up 13 percent over last year, butter, up nine percent, and bacon at seven percent. The increasing sales have translated to 14 percent higher profits for Hormel. Spam was created in 1937 and was popularized as a staple food for World War II Western allied forces.

    • Egyptian Coptic Christians demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington,DC on July 16, 2008. The protestors were demonstrating against recent attacks against Copts in Egypt and what they allege is forced Islamization. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Egyptian Coptic Christians demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington,DC on July 16, 2008. The protestors were demonstrating against recent attacks against Copts in Egypt and what they allege is forced Islamization.

    • PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25:  Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a news conference at Central High School August 25, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Sen. McCain made an appearance with Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Daddy Yankee. From Getty Images.

      PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a news conference at Central High School August 25, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Sen. McCain made an appearance with Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Daddy Yankee.

    • PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25:  Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) greets students during a news conference at Central High School August 25, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Sen. McCain made an appearance with Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Daddy Yankee. From Getty Images.

      PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) greets students during a news conference at Central High School August 25, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Sen. McCain made an appearance with Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Daddy Yankee.

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The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
6 months ago: The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died.
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  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado, re-arrange flower wreaths on Reinado's grave in Dili on February 16, 2008. East Timor has been under a state of emergency, with an evening-to-dawn curfew in place and gatherings banned, since the attacks blamed on rebels led by Alfredo Reinado who was killed in the gunfire. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado, re-arrange flower wreaths on Reinado's grave in Dili on February 16, 2008. East Timor has been under a state of emergency, with an evening-to-dawn curfew in place and gatherings banned, since the attacks blamed on rebels led by Alfredo Reinado who was killed in the gunfire. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • An East Timorese man walks past a graffiti reading "Alfredo is hero" near rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's house in Dili, February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An East Timorese couple walks past a Portuguese policeman on patrol during the funeral of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • East Timorese carry coffins of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and his guard during their funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • DILI, EAST TIMOR - FEBRUARY 14: The coffins of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and his bodyguard , who were killed on Monday, are carried before the burial at his Reinado's home  February 14, 2008 in Dili, East Timor. Reinado was killed following a failed assassination attempt on East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta on February 11. Ramos-Horta is currently in a stable condition and recovering in a Darwin hospital. From Getty Images.
  • East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (R) and the uncle of the late rebel military leader Alfredo Reinado, Victor Alves (L), hold a press conference concerning Reinado's funeral in Dili on February 13, 2008. East Timor was set to issue arrest warrants for 18 suspects after assassination bids on the prime minister and President Jose Ramos-Horta, who underwent further surgery on triple gunshot wounds. Reinado, who was killed in the attack on Ramos-Horta, is scheduled to be buried on February 14. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • East Timorese carry the coffins of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and his guard during their funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho carry their coffins during the funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Supporters of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado applaud him during his funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Relatives carry the coffins of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and his guard during their funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • East Timorese women walk past a Portuguese policeman on patrol near the house of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Relatives of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado mourn beside his coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • UN peace keeping troops are seen providing security near the house of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado before the funeral on February 14, 2008 in Dili. Reinado was killed during an assassination bid on President Jose Ramos-Horta this week. Reinado was shot dead and Ramos-Horta was hit by two or three bullets in the ensuing gunfight. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mourners gather to view the body of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado on February 14, 2008 in Dili. Reinado was killed during an assassination bid on President Jose Ramos-Horta this week. Reinado was shot dead and Ramos-Horta was hit by two or three bullets in the ensuing gunfight. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • East Timorese place the coffin of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado into the grave during his funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An East Timorese youth stands in front of a poster of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado during his funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A mourners hold the coffin of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado on February 14, 2008 in Dili. Reinado was killed during an assassination bid on President Jose Ramos-Horta this week. Reinado was shot dead and Ramos-Horta was hit by two or three bullets in the ensuing gunfight. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • UN peace keeping troops are seen providing security near the house of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado before the funeral on February 14, 2008 in Dili. Reinado was killed during an assassination bid on President Jose Ramos-Horta this week. Reinado was shot dead and Ramos-Horta was hit by two or three bullets in the ensuing gunfight. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • An East Timorese cries during the funeral of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and his guard in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • East Timorese carry a picture of slain rebel leader Alfredo Reinado during his funeral in Dili February 14, 2008. Reinado might have wanted to kidnap the president and kill the prime minister in a bid to oust foreign troops and force a snap election, a confidant told Reuters on Thursday. Fugitive army major Reinado and one of his followers died during the attack on President Jose Ramos-Horta's house in Dili on Monday. Ramos-Horta, 58, and a government soldier were critically wounded in the gunfight. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The wife of the bodyguard of renegade soldier Maj. Alfredo Reinado who was killed along with Reinado on Monday mourns over his coffin Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008, in Dili, the capital of East Timor. Reinado was killed during an attack on East Timor's president, Jose Ramos-Horta Monday which left Ramos-Horta seriously injured. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.
  • The wife of the bodyguard of renegade soldier Maj. Alfredo Reinado who was killed along with Reinado on Monday mourns over his coffin Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008, in Dili, the capital of East Timor. Reinado was killed during an attack on East Timor's president, Jose Ramos-Horta Monday which left Ramos-Horta seriously injured. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.
  • The wife of the bodyguard of renegade soldier Maj. Alfredo Reinado who was killed along with Reinado on Monday mourns over his coffin Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008, in Dili, the capital of East Timor. Reinado was killed during an attack on East Timor's president, Jose Ramos-Horta Monday which left Ramos-Horta seriously injured. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho carry their coffins for the funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho carry their coffins for the funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Relatives of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado mourn near his coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The wife of one of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado's guards cries on her husband's coffin in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • East Timorese rebel leader Alfredo Reinado gestures as he talks to journalists at his house in Ermera, near Dili, in this January 31, 2007 file photo. East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta is undergoing surgery at an Australian military base in the capital after being wounded by gunfire in an attack on his home by rebel soldiers, a presidential adviser said on Monday. Reinado was killed in the attack and an East Timor soldier was also seriously wounded, military spokesman Domingos da Camara said. Reinado has led a revolt against the government and has been charged with murder during the 2006 factional violence. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado put his coffin into the grave during his funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho carry their coffins for the funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho put their coffins into graves during their funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Relatives of fugitive military leader Alfredo Reinado and Leopoldinho react as they put their coffin into graves during the funeral in Dili on February 14, 2008. Some 1,000 mourners wept, wailed and sung for the funeral of rebel Alfredo Reinado, a former army major gunned down during an apparent bid this week to kill East Timor's top two leaders. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Australian navy ship HMAS Perth is seen as Portuguese policemen patrol near the house of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado in Dili February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Australian navy ship HMAS Perth is seen as Portuguese policemen patrol near the house of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado in Dili, February 14, 2008. East Timor's parliament approved an extension of the state of emergency until February 23 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called for calm on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta. Ramos-Horta was critically wounded by gunfire from rebel soldiers early on Monday, while Gusmao escaped unhurt in a separate attack on his motorcade. Some analysts had said East Timor could suffer further violence and political chaos after the attack on Ramos-Horta in which rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • East Timorese women browse for second hand clothes and bags at a sidewalk stall in Dili on February 16, 2008. East Timor has been under a state of emergency, with an evening-to-dawn curfew in place and gatherings banned, since the attacks blamed on rebels led by Alfredo Reinado who was killed in the gunfire. The tiny nation was wracked by deadly unrest involving Reinado in 2006 when he emerged as the leader of a mutinous army faction complaining of ethnic bias, prompting the deployment of the international peacekeepers. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • DILI, EAST TIMOR - FEBRUARY 14: The coffin of rebel leader Alfredo Reinado, who was killed on Monday, is carried before his burial at his home  February 14, 2008 in Dili, East Timor. Reinado was killed following a failed assassination attempt on East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta on February 11. Ramos-Horta is currently in a stable condition and recovering in a Darwin hospital. From Getty Images.
  • U.N. police and Australian soldiers man a checkpoint along a road leading south from the capital Thursday Feb. 14, 2008, in Dili, the capital of East Timor. U.N. forces hunted for Reinado loyalists who are suspected of participating in the attack on East Timor's president during which rebel commander Alfredo Reinado was killed. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.
  • East Timorese children play on the beach near Dili's seaport on February 16, 2008. East Timor has been under a state of emergency, with an evening-to-dawn curfew in place and gatherings banned, since the attacks blamed on rebels led by Alfredo Reinado who was killed in the gunfire. The tiny nation was wracked by deadly unrest involving Reinado in 2006 when he emerged as the leader of a mutinous army faction complaining of ethnic bias, prompting the deployment of the international peacekeepers. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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