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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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    • Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari of Ghana, second from right, reacts with fellow team member Dejan Stankovic, right, after scoring a goal during their Italian Serie A first division soccer match against Juventus at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by MASSIMO PINCA.

      Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari of Ghana, second from right, reacts with fellow team member Dejan Stankovic, right, after scoring a goal during their Italian Serie A first division soccer match against Juventus at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

    • U.S. President George W. Bush toasts with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) and U.S. delegate Kim Spencer (L) during a meeting with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. President George W. Bush toasts with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) and U.S. delegate Kim Spencer (L) during a meeting with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008.

    • Pakistani security officials inspect the blast site in cultural centre in Lahore on November 22, 2008. Three bombs exploded late 22 November  in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, wounding two people, police told. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Pakistani security officials inspect the blast site in cultural centre in Lahore on November 22, 2008. Three bombs exploded late 22 November in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, wounding two people, police told.

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    • ABUJA, NIGERIA - NOVEMBER 22:  Singer Flo Rida arrives for the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 at the Abuja Velodrome on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria. From Getty Images.

      ABUJA, NIGERIA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Flo Rida arrives for the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 at the Abuja Velodrome on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria.

    • Mayor elected of Jerusalem Nir Barkat (C) greets the Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) during a visit to Judaism holiest site, on November 12, 2008 in Jerusalem's old city. The secular tycoon celebrating his election as Jerusalem mayor today vowed to turn the Holy City into a world metropolis and bolster its disputed status as Israel's "undivided" capital. Nir Barkat won 52 percent of the vote in yesterday's poll, routing an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, a scandal-plagued Russian-Israeli billionaire and a pro-cannabis candidate. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Mayor elected of Jerusalem Nir Barkat (C) greets the Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) during a visit to Judaism holiest site, on November 12, 2008 in Jerusalem's old city. The secular tycoon celebrating his election as Jerusalem mayor today vowed to turn the Holy City into a world metropolis and bolster its disputed status as Israel's "undivided" capital. Nir Barkat won 52 percent of the vote in yesterday's poll, routing an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, a scandal-plagued Russian-Israeli billionaire and a pro-cannabis candidate.

    • Netherlands' Ibrahim Afellay, left, and  Wesley Sneijder react after Ruud van Nistelrooy scored during the quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Russia in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. From AP Photo by Dusan Vranic.

      Netherlands' Ibrahim Afellay, left, and Wesley Sneijder react after Ruud van Nistelrooy scored during the quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Russia in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland.

    • GUADALAJARA, MX - NOVEMBER 16: Paula Creamer of the United States walks to her ball on the 18th hole during the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on November 16, 2008 in Guadalajara, Mexico. From Getty Images.

      GUADALAJARA, MX - NOVEMBER 16: Paula Creamer of the United States walks to her ball on the 18th hole during the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on November 16, 2008 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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A farmer cuts old corn stems in her field located near the village of Da Shi Men, around 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast of Beijing, October 8, 2008. China's farmers will be allowed to transfer their land-use rights, Chinese President Hu Jintao said late last week, signalling a potentially important shift in the country's land management system. China's rural citizens, who number more than 730 million according to a 2006 census, own the product of their land but not the land itself, and are barred from trading their land-use rights under current laws. The new rules are expected to be unveiled at a key Communist Party meeting starting on October 9. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
1 month ago: A farmer cuts old corn stems in her field located near the village of Da Shi Men, around 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast of Beijing, October 8, 2008. China's farmers will be allowed to transfer their land-use rights, Chinese President Hu Jintao said late last week, signalling a potentially important shift in the country's land management system. China's rural citizens, who number more than 730 million according to a 2006 census, own the product of their land but not the land itself, and are barred from trading their land-use rights under current laws. The new rules are expected to be unveiled at a key Communist Party meeting starting on October 9.
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  • China's President Hu Jintao attends a meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao takes his seat before the start of the first meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao (R) is greeted by Peruvian President Alan Garcia as he arrives at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center for the first meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) talks with the honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima November 21, 2008. Hu met the senior Taiwanese official during a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday, with officials from Taiwan calling the encounter a sign of the disputed island's improved standing. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with the honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima November 21, 2008. Hu met the senior Taiwanese official during a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday, with officials from Taiwan calling the encounter a sign of the disputed island's improved standing. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) talks to the honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima November 21, 2008. Hu met Lien during a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday, with officials from Taiwan calling the encounter a sign of the disputed island's improved standing. Beijing has blocked Taiwan's efforts to join international organizations, calling the self-governed island an illegitimate breakaway from China. But the APEC forum held this year in Peru's capital, Lima, includes China and Taiwan as separate economies. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao (L) listens to his translator next to Australian businessman John Denton (C) and Chilean Jose Pablo Arellano on November 22, 2008 in Lima, during the Asia-PAcific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting within the framework of the APEC summit. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao (R) listens to his translator on November 22, 2008 in Lima, during the Asia-PAcific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting within the framework of the APEC summit. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with Peru's President Alan Garcia upon arriving to attend the Asia-Pacific region retreat 1 meeting on November 22, 2008. Leaders of 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gather in Peru where they are pressing for World Trade Organization (WTO) action. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao prepares to take his seat before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Retreat I, on November 22, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group gather in Peru aiming to turn back the world economic crisis amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao puts on his earphones before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Retreat I, on November 22, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group gather in Peru aiming to turn back the world economic crisis amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Peru's President Alan Garcia (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao upon arrival to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Retreat I, on November 22, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group gather in Peru aiming to turn back the world economic crisis amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao, right, and Taipei's former vice president Lien Chan shake hands during a meeting in Lima, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Hu Jintao and Chan are in Peru to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, summit. From AP Photo by AP.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet in Lima November 21, 2008. Both leaders are here for the APEC Summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and Chinese President Hu Jintao walk into their meeting in Lima November 21, 2008. Both leaders are here for the APEC Summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet in Lima November 21, 2008. Both leaders are here for the APEC Summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet in Lima November 21, 2008. Both leaders are here for the APEC Summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao claps after listening to a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao sits after delivering a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao waves before speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush, left, talks with President Hu Jintao of China before their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush and with President Hu Jintao of China, right, shake hands before their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush, left, with President Hu Jintao of China before their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush, left, greets President Hu Jintao of China before their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru,Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush and President Hu Jintao of China shake hands before their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • US President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) pose for a picture ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) pose for a picture ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) head for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao(L) shakes hands with GM Asia-Pacific President Mick Reilly during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao waves after delivering a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao waves after delivering a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on November 21, 2008 in Lima. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shake hands on November 21, 2008 in Lima, ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush poses with Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) on November 21, 2008 in Lima, ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Leaders of the 21-member APEC group are to seek ways of turning back the world economic crisis as they gather in Lima amid unrelenting bad news from the Asia-Pacific region. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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China's President Hu Jintao attends a meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

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