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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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    • Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, second left, Turkish President Abdullah Gul, second right, and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, right, pose before a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan are in Istanbul for talks aimed at boosting cooperation between the neighbors. Afghanistan has in the past accused Pakistan of failing to take action against, or even colluding with, Taliban militants. From AP Photo by Murad Sezer.

      Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, second left, Turkish President Abdullah Gul, second right, and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, right, pose before a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan are in Istanbul for talks aimed at boosting cooperation between the neighbors. Afghanistan has in the past accused Pakistan of failing to take action against, or even colluding with, Taliban militants.

    • Islamic demonstrators shout anti-Israel slogans during a protest against the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip in Amman December 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Islamic demonstrators shout anti-Israel slogans during a protest against the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip in Amman December 5, 2008.

    • NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04:  Actor Harold Pirraneau attends the 2008 Stockings with Care celebrity bartending night at Bar 13 on December 4, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Actor Harold Pirraneau attends the 2008 Stockings with Care celebrity bartending night at Bar 13 on December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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    • A memorial tribute to shoe mogul Thomas Bata is shown at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto September 3, 2008. Bata died earlier this week at the age of 93. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A memorial tribute to shoe mogul Thomas Bata is shown at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto September 3, 2008. Bata died earlier this week at the age of 93.

    • A visitor takes a close look at a photo by French photographer Bettina Rheims during the inauguration of her exhibition "Can You Find Happiness?" on March 7, 2008 at the c/o-Gallery in Berlin. The exhibition runs from March 8 to May 11, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A visitor takes a close look at a photo by French photographer Bettina Rheims during the inauguration of her exhibition "Can You Find Happiness?" on March 7, 2008 at the c/o-Gallery in Berlin. The exhibition runs from March 8 to May 11, 2008.

    • 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.

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In this photo released by Microsoft, Genevieve Gorder, formerly of TLC's design show "Trading Spaces," shows university freshman Amanda Allar, 18, of Lindenhurst, N.Y., the Microsoft Windows "Ultimate Digital Dorm Room" Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 in New York. Gorder partnered with Microsoft to show students and parents how they can create a great high-tech dorm room on a limited budget. From AP Photo by Jason DeCrow.
3 months ago: In this photo released by Microsoft, Genevieve Gorder, formerly of TLC's design show "Trading Spaces," shows university freshman Amanda Allar, 18, of Lindenhurst, N.Y., the Microsoft Windows "Ultimate Digital Dorm Room" Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 in New York. Gorder partnered with Microsoft to show students and parents how they can create a great high-tech dorm room on a limited budget.
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  • Microsoft Corporation Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) Shane Kim speaks at the Reuters Media Summit in New York, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Corporation Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) Shane Kim speaks at the Reuters Media Summit in New York, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • This screen grab released by Microsoft a scene from "Fable 2". Microsoft is hoping that "Fable II" fans are ready to download  some new missions for the role-playing game. From AP Photo by AP.
  • This photo released by Microsoft shows a screen from the Xbox 360 game "Scene It?: Box Office Smash." The trivia game tests players' movie knowledge. From AP Photo by AP.
  • This photo released by Microsoft shows a screen from the Xbox 360 game "Scene It?: Box Office Smash." The trivia game tests players' movie knowledge. From AP Photo by AP.
  • Assistants at the Microsoft stall sit in front of a billboard on the opening day of 'COM-IT 2008' an Infotech expo in Mumbai November 20, 2008. Around 90 leading Indian and international hardware and software companies are showcasing their products in the three-day expo. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • In this photo provided by Microsoft, actress Jane Krakowski poses for a picture during the launch of the "You're in the Movies" on Xbox 360 at a special event in the Virgin Megastore, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2008 in New York. From AP Photo by Dima Gavrysh.
  • In this photo provided by Microsoft, actress Jane Krakowski performs during the launch of "You're in the Movies" on Xbox 360 at a special event in the Virgin Megastore, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2008 in New York. From AP Photo by Dima Gavrysh.
  • Jolie Hellings, a marketing director for the Microsoft Surface computer, shows it to shareholder Tonja Poe at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Shareholders see a demonstration of the Microsoft Surface computer at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks to shareholders at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks to shareholders at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and CEO Steve Ballmer take questions from shareholders during the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and CEO Steve Ballmer take questions from shareholders during the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, November 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, left, CEO Steve Ballmer, center and general counsel Brad Smith address questions at the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft Corp. is no longer interested in buying all of Yahoo Inc., Ballmer said Wednesday, though he told shareholders that the company would still be "very open" to a collaboration on Internet search. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates applauds during remarks at the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates applauds a departing board member during Gates' remarks at the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer motions as he speaks at the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer addresses the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer addresses the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft Corp. is no longer interested in buying all of Yahoo Inc., Ballmer said Wednesday, though he told shareholders that the company would still be "very open" to a collaboration on Internet search. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer applauds during remarks at the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft Corp. is no longer interested in buying all of Yahoo Inc., Ballmer said, though he told shareholders that the company would still be "very open" to a collaboration on Internet search. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, left, and CEO Steve Ballmer arrive to begin the annual Microsoft shareholder's meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft Corp. is no longer interested in buying all of Yahoo Inc., Ballmer said Wednesday, though he told shareholders that the company would still be "very open" to a collaboration on Internet search. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • A Yahoo! sign is seen in New York's Times Square November 18, 2008. Yahoo announced late on Monday that Yang, whose leadership had come under growing criticism from shareholders after he failed to agree to a deal with Microsoft, would step down from his role as soon as the board finds a replacement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Yahoo! sign is seen in New York's Times Square November 18, 2008. Yahoo announced late on Monday that Yang, whose leadership had come under growing criticism from shareholders after he failed to agree to a deal with Microsoft, would step down from his role as soon as the board finds a replacement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The ticker reports on the resignation of Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang in New York's Times Square November 18, 2008. Yahoo announced late on Monday that Yang, whose leadership had come under growing criticism from shareholders after he failed to agree to a deal with Microsoft, would step down from his role as soon as the board finds a replacement. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • This Microsoft handout photo shows Microsoft Business Division President Steven Elop as he announces the availability of Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft SharePoint Online to business customers and partners in San Francisco, California on November 17, 2008. These subscription services offer businesses a new way to purchase, deploy and manage the industry -leading email and calendaring solutions, and the industry-leading solution for portals and collaboration. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • In this image provided by Microsoft, a still frame from a TV ad for the Microsoft Zune featuring hip-hop artist Common is shown. From AP Photo by AP.
  • This handout image received November 12, 2008 from Microsoft shows "ItsaBitza" launched by Sabi Inc., which immerses children in an animated world that they control and shape by using software developed by Microsoft Labs. On-screen boys and girls coax players into helping with missions that involve drawing houses, trees or other objects brought to animated life and into understanding increasingly sophisticated sentences along the way. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Recording artist Stephen Cochran and model Jaslene Gonzalez attend Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Recording artist Stephen Cochran and model Jaslene Gonzalez attend Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Recording artist Stephen Cochran attends Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Recording artist Stephen Cochran and two members of the Rockettes pose at Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Model Jaslene Gonzalez attends Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09:  Model Jaslene Gonzalez and two members of the Rockettes pose at Microsoft's and USO's "A Salute To Our Troops" Pre-Show of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 9, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Carmen Electra poses in front of the Statue of Liberty on a U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08:  Carmen Electra poses in front of the Statue of Liberty on a U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08:  Carmen Electra poses in front of the Statue of Liberty on a U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08:  Carmen Electra attends a U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Musician Stephen Cochran performs during a private reception and preview of the Climate Change exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Opera singer Roberto Iarussi performs during a private reception and preview of the Climate Change exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History during "A Salute To Our Troops" weekend hosted by Microsoft and the USO on November 8, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for Microsoft.


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Jewish settlers carry Torah scrolls from a disputed house that was evacuated Thursday, as they collect their belongings in the West Bank city of Hebron, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Israel placed military and police forces on alert Friday to head off new violence after the evacuation of a disputed West Bank building brought tensions between the government, extremist settlers and Palestinians to a peak. From AP Photo by SEBASTIAN SCHEINER.

Jewish settlers carry Torah scrolls from a disputed house that was evacuated Thursday, as they collect their belongings in the West Bank city of Hebron, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Israel placed military and police forces on alert Friday to head off new violence after the evacuation of a disputed West Bank building brought tensions between the government, extremist settlers and Palestinians to a peak.

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Polar bear Knut walks towards his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned 2 on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world. From AP Photo by Miguel Villagran.

Polar bear Knut walks towards his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned 2 on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world.

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People burn a Pakistani flag during a protest against terrorist attacks in Mumbai, in Ahmadabad, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Pakistan's vow to crack down on militants behind the Mumbai attacks may meet an early test with the Islamist charity accused by the U.S. of being the front group for the prime suspects. From AP Photo by Ajit Solanki.

People burn a Pakistani flag during a protest against terrorist attacks in Mumbai, in Ahmadabad, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Pakistan's vow to crack down on militants behind the Mumbai attacks may meet an early test with the Islamist charity accused by the U.S. of being the front group for the prime suspects.

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Polar bear Knut sniffs at his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned two on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world. From AP Photo by Miguel Villagran.

Polar bear Knut sniffs at his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned two on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world.

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Polar bear Knut sniffs at his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned two on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world. From AP Photo by Miguel Villagran.

Polar bear Knut sniffs at his birthday presents in the zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Knut the superstar polar bear turned two on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world.

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Pakistani students holding a banner reading,"Pakistan's defense rally," gather at the Pakistan-India border post Wagah near Lahore, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. They vowed to fight along Pakistan army for the defense of their country. From AP Photo by K.M.Chaudary.

Pakistani students holding a banner reading,"Pakistan's defense rally," gather at the Pakistan-India border post Wagah near Lahore, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. They vowed to fight along Pakistan army for the defense of their country.

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Activists of Pakistani non-governmental organizations (NGOs) rally for better relations between Pakistan and India in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Dec  5, 2008. Relations between the two-neighboring countries are tense after Mumbai attacks. Placard on left reads "Restore friendship between Pakistan and India." From AP Photo by K.M.Chaudary.

Activists of Pakistani non-governmental organizations (NGOs) rally for better relations between Pakistan and India in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Dec 5, 2008. Relations between the two-neighboring countries are tense after Mumbai attacks. Placard on left reads "Restore friendship between Pakistan and India."

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