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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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    • Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

      Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

    • Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron allows the game tying goal to the New Jersey Devils late in the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron allows the game tying goal to the New Jersey Devils late in the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania December 4, 2008.

    • COOLUM BEACH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: (EDITOR'S NOTE: A VARIABLE PLANE LENS WAS USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS DIGITAL IMAGE) Paul Sheehan of Australia plays a shot during day two of the Australian PGA Championship at the Hyatt Regency Resort on December 5, 2008 at Coolum Beach, Australia. From Getty Images.

      COOLUM BEACH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: (EDITOR'S NOTE: A VARIABLE PLANE LENS WAS USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS DIGITAL IMAGE) Paul Sheehan of Australia plays a shot during day two of the Australian PGA Championship at the Hyatt Regency Resort on December 5, 2008 at Coolum Beach, Australia.

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    • Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.

    • People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.

    • A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.

    • European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe.

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Pope Benedict XVI delivers a speech at a meeting with youth during a Pastoral visit in the Sardinian town of Cagliari September 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
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  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he celebrates his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful at the end of his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he celebrates his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRA TARANTINO.
  • Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRA TARANTINO.
  • Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRA TARANTINO.
  • Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing as he arrives at the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican for his weekly general audience, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRA TARANTINO.
  • Pilgrims wave to Pope Benedict XVI during his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI climbs down stairs to greet pilgrims during his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI gestures during his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI gestures during his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful at the end of his weekly general audience on December 3, 2008 at Paul VI hall in the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI said during the audience that banks must focus more on supporting the weakest in society and backing the real economy. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead his general audience in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican November 12, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI reacts during his general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI (R) greets British professor Stephen Hawking during a meeting of science academics at the Vatican October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI talks to an Australian Aboriginal man during a boat tour of Sydney Harbour July 17, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI prays at Ground Zero in New York, April 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI passes St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York while riding up 5th Avenue in the Popemobile following a Mass at the Catherdral April 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves from his plane as he arrives in Washington for his pastoral visit to the United States in this picture shot April 15, 2008 and released April 16, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI walks with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (2nd L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI greets Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI greets Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI speaks with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (R) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI exchanges gifts with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI poses with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) and his wife Shiranthi (R) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone walks with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (R) during a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI poses with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI poses with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) and his wife Shiranthi (R) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Pope Benedict XVI greets Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) during a private audience at the Vatican December 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Vatican Swiss Guard stands on guard in a corridor at the Vatican during a private audience between Pope Benedict XVI and Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaska, at the Vatican, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. From AP Photo by ANDREW MEDICHINI.
  • Pope Benedict XVI looks at two candle holders given to him as a gift by Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaska during a private audience at the Vatican, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. The pontiff gave the Sri Lankan president a pen, kept in its gift box with the Vatican coat of arms seen at right. From AP Photo by ANDREW MEDICHINI.
  • Pope Benedict XVI (R) poses with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaska during a private audience at the Vatican on December 1, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI (R) greets Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaska during a private audience at the Vatican on December 1, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Pope Benedict XVI visits a statue of Pope Pio XII during his pastoral visit to the Roman basilica of San Lorenzo, for the 1750th anniversary of the martyrdom of the deacon Saint in Rome November 30, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges faithful from his studio window overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during his Angelus prayer, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. Addressing a crowd in St. Peter's Square after his traditional Sunday blessing, Benedict denounced the ``brutal terrorist attacks'' in Mumbai as well as the ethnic and religious clashes that have rocked the central Nigerian city of Jos.  EDITORIAL USE ONLY. From AP Photo by                                 .
  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he arrives to leads a pastoral visit to the Roman basilica of San Lorenzo, for the 1750th anniversary of the martyrdom of the deacon Saint in Rome November 30, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI pays homage to a slab of marble believed to be covered in blood stains from Saint Lawrence, during his pastoral visit at San Lorenzo(Saint Lawrence) Basilica, in Rome, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The pontiff later condemned as "cruel and senseless" the terrorist attacks in India and the sectarian fighting in Nigeria that have killed hundreds this week. From AP Photo by AP.
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI pays homage to the tomb of Alcide De Gasperi, Italian Prime Minister from 1945 to 1953, during his pastoral visit at San Lorenzo Basilica, in Rome, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The pontiff later condemned as "cruel and senseless" the terrorist attacks in India and the sectarian fighting in Nigeria that have killed hundreds this week. From AP Photo by                                 .
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI prays by the tomb of late Pope Pius IX, born Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, during his pastoral visit at San Lorenzo Basilica, in Rome, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The pontiff later condemned as "cruel and senseless" the terrorist attacks in India and the sectarian fighting in Nigeria that have killed hundreds this week. From AP Photo by                                 .
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI reacts after praying in front of a statue of Pope Pius XII, Eugenio Pacelli, during his pastoral visit at San Lorenzo Basilica, in Rome, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The pontiff later condemned as "cruel and senseless" the terrorist attacks in India and the sectarian fighting in Nigeria that have killed hundreds this week. From AP Photo by AP.
  • In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of a statue of Pope Pius XII, Eugenio Pacelli, during his pastoral visit at San Lorenzo Basilica, in Rome, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The pontiff later condemned as "cruel and senseless" the terrorist attacks in India and the sectarian fighting in Nigeria that have killed hundreds this week. From AP Photo by                                 .


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Montreal Canadiens Matt D'Agostini (L) collides with New York Rangers' goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Montreal Canadiens Matt D'Agostini (L) collides with New York Rangers' goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal December 4, 2008.

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Dallas Mavericks Jason Terry celebrates after hitting a three-point buzzer beater against Phoenix Suns in the final second of first quarter NBA basketball action in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Dallas Mavericks Jason Terry celebrates after hitting a three-point buzzer beater against Phoenix Suns in the final second of first quarter NBA basketball action in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008.

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A paramilitary soldier clears the departure area at the international airport in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Operations appeared normal at New Delhi's international airport early on Friday, a Reuters witness said, despite media reports of a shootout there. The Indian NDTV channel reported that two sharp sounds had sparked a security scare at the airport. But nothing was found after police swept through the terminal, and normal operations had resumed, it said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A paramilitary soldier clears the departure area at the international airport in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Operations appeared normal at New Delhi's international airport early on Friday, a Reuters witness said, despite media reports of a shootout there. The Indian NDTV channel reported that two sharp sounds had sparked a security scare at the airport. But nothing was found after police swept through the terminal, and normal operations had resumed, it said.

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Phoenix Suns Shaquille O'Neal (R) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks Shawne Williams (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Phoenix Suns Shaquille O'Neal (R) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks Shawne Williams (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008.

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Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki (L) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire (R) and Suns Raja Bell (bottom) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki (L) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire (R) and Suns Raja Bell (bottom) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008.

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Dallas Mavericks Jason Kidd (R) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire (L) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Dallas Mavericks Jason Kidd (R) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire (L) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008.

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University student Lucia Morett cries during a visit to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City December 4, 2008. Morett was injured during a Colombian Army cross-border raid on a rebel camp in Ecuador on March 1. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

University student Lucia Morett cries during a visit to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City December 4, 2008. Morett was injured during a Colombian Army cross-border raid on a rebel camp in Ecuador on March 1.

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