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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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    • US former tennis champion Pete Sampras waves to the crowd after beating US former tennis champion  John McEnroe, during the Blackrock Tennis Masters match at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by SIMON DAWSON.

      US former tennis champion Pete Sampras waves to the crowd after beating US former tennis champion John McEnroe, during the Blackrock Tennis Masters match at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

    • Hertha Berlin's coach Lucien Favre reacts during their UEFA Cup soccer match against Galatasaray in Berlin, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Hertha Berlin's coach Lucien Favre reacts during their UEFA Cup soccer match against Galatasaray in Berlin, December 3, 2008.

    • US envoy Christopher Hill arrives to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      US envoy Christopher Hill arrives to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes.

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    • An Indian policeman keeps vigil outside an immigration centre at the military ceasefire line or Line of Control during the opening of a trade link at Chakka-da-Bagh, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      An Indian policeman keeps vigil outside an immigration centre at the military ceasefire line or Line of Control during the opening of a trade link at Chakka-da-Bagh, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension.

    • Pakistani rangers stand near a hoarding on the military ceasefire line or Line of Control in Tetrinote, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Pakistani rangers stand near a hoarding on the military ceasefire line or Line of Control in Tetrinote, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension.

    • SRINAGAR, INDIA - OCTOBER 17 : Children watch as family members work on copper handicrafts October 17, 2008 in Srinagar, Kashmir. The entire Kashmir handicrafts industry will be getting a boost in expected revenue after Line Of Control (LOC) Srinagar - Muzaffarabad road opens up today for commercial trade after decades of closure. Given the ongoing political turmoil, lack of tourism and constant threat of violence the opening of a new trade route with Pakistan is positive news for the economy. The region exports billions of Indian rupees, sources estimate about 15 billion making handicrafts the highest earner of foreign currency for the state. From Getty Images.

      SRINAGAR, INDIA - OCTOBER 17 : Children watch as family members work on copper handicrafts October 17, 2008 in Srinagar, Kashmir. The entire Kashmir handicrafts industry will be getting a boost in expected revenue after Line Of Control (LOC) Srinagar - Muzaffarabad road opens up today for commercial trade after decades of closure. Given the ongoing political turmoil, lack of tourism and constant threat of violence the opening of a new trade route with Pakistan is positive news for the economy. The region exports billions of Indian rupees, sources estimate about 15 billion making handicrafts the highest earner of foreign currency for the state.

    • People relax on the sea front near the Trident hotel, one of the sites of the recent militant attacks, in Mumbai December 02, 2008. Pakistan offered on Tuesday to help India investigate the militant assault on Mumbai and said it would "frame a response" to an Indian demand that it hand over 20 of India's most wanted men. India has blamed Islamist militants based in Pakistan for last week's attacks in India's financial capital that killed 183 people. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People relax on the sea front near the Trident hotel, one of the sites of the recent militant attacks, in Mumbai December 02, 2008. Pakistan offered on Tuesday to help India investigate the militant assault on Mumbai and said it would "frame a response" to an Indian demand that it hand over 20 of India's most wanted men. India has blamed Islamist militants based in Pakistan for last week's attacks in India's financial capital that killed 183 people.

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WASHINGTON - JULY 28:  Presumed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) meets with some of his top economic advisors at the Omni Shoreham hotel July 28, 2008 in Washington, DC. Obama called the two-hour meeting to discuss the current economic situation in the United States, including high gasoline prices and the collapse of the mortgage market. From Getty Images.
4 months ago: WASHINGTON - JULY 28: Presumed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) meets with some of his top economic advisors at the Omni Shoreham hotel July 28, 2008 in Washington, DC. Obama called the two-hour meeting to discuss the current economic situation in the United States, including high gasoline prices and the collapse of the mortgage market.
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  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama (L) listens to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson after announcing Richardson as his nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) puts his hand on the back of US President-elect Barack Obama after a news conference introducing Richardson as Obama's nominee for U.S. commerce secretary in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) listens as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama walks on stage with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) before introducing him as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) listens as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) smiles as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) arrives with US President-elect Barack Obama at a news conference called to introduce Richardson as Obama's nominee for U.S. commerce secretary in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama listens to a reporter's question after introducing New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his Commerce Secretary-designate during a press conference in Chicago, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Graphic shows President-elect Barack Obama's appointments to the U.S. Cabinet; 3 c x 2 1/2 in; 146 mm x 63.5 mm. From AP Photo by D. Morris.
  • A new "double biography" of two 19th century American icons has a special resonance this political season with the election of Barack Obama. "Giants: the parallel lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln", by Harvard academic John Stauffer, traces the lives of these two men who became unlikely political allies in the struggle against American slavery. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Greenpeace environmental activists, dressed in white, stick posters showing French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, in a Paris subway station, as part of their campaign against carbon emissions. The campaign, using similar design and slogans as Barack Obama's campaign posters, aims to force governments to reduce carbon emissions. From AP Photo by JACQUES BRINON.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson walk offstage following a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama, left, and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • Greenpeace activists stick posters showing French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, in a Paris subway station. The campaign, using similar design and slogans as Barack Obama's campaign posters, aims to force governments to reduce carbon emissions. From AP Photo by JACQUES BRINON.
  • A poster showing French President Nicolas Sarkozy installed by Greenpeace activists, is seen Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008, in a Paris subway station. The campaign by the environmental pressure group, using similar design and slogans as Barack Obama's campaign posters, aims to force governments to reduce carbon emissions. From AP Photo by JACQUES BRINON.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama, right, and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama looks on at right as Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson speaks during a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama, right, and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, left, take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama, left, and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, right, take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, walk out for a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson walk in before the start of a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama, right, walks in with Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson before the start of a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson walk in together before the start of a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
  • Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, listens as President-elect Barack Obama, not pictured, speaks during a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, listens as President-elect Barack Obama, not pictured, speaks during a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson laugh after a question was asked about Richardson's beard, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a news conference in Chicago. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson laugh after a question was asked about Richardson's beard, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a news conference in Chicago. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson laugh after a question was asked about Richardson's beard, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a news conference in Chicago. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, listens as President-elect Barack Obama, not pictured, speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President-elect Barack Obama listens to a question at a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.


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US envoy Christopher Hill arrives to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US envoy Christopher Hill arrives to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes.

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US envoy Christopher Hill talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US envoy Christopher Hill talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes.

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US envoy Christopher Hill (R) talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US envoy Christopher Hill (R) talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes.

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US envoy Christopher Hill talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US envoy Christopher Hill talks to the media on arrival to a hotel in Singapore on December 4, 2008. Hill is in Singapore ahead of an unexpected meeting with his North Korean counterpart in a bid to conclude a deal over the communist North's nuclear weapons programmes.

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02:  Television personality Soledad O'Brien attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Television personality Soledad O'Brien attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02:  Actress Uma Thurman and filmmaker Ken Burns attend the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Actress Uma Thurman and filmmaker Ken Burns attend the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02:  Actress Uma Thurman attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Actress Uma Thurman attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City.

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