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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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    • France's Sebastian Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of  Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008. From AP Photo by FRANCOIS MORI.

      France's Sebastian Chabal, right, tackles Australia's captain Stirling Mortlock, left, during the international rugby match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint Denis, north outskirts of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 22 , 2008.

    • Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (C) meets with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (C) meets 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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United Nations (UN) Blue Helmets parade in front of heads of State and government during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
4 months ago: United Nations (UN) Blue Helmets parade in front of heads of State and government during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade.
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  • Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, left, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, and Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, right, attend a military parade during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and havebeen locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by BILAL HUSSEIN.
  • Lebanese soldiers from the explosives unit, march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and have been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • A Lebanese soldier sits atop an armoured personnel carrier during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Lebanese soldiers, march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and have been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by BILAL HUSSEIN.
  • Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, left, reacts with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, and Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, right, during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Lebanese riot soldiers unit , march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army have kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and have been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Lebanese President Michel Suleiman,left, and Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr, right, stand on a military vehicle as they review the Lebanese soldier units, during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon,Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and have been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by BILAL HUSSEIN.
  • Japanese actors and musicians parade in Strasbourg, on November 22, 2008 during "Japan week". For one week, hundreds of amateur participants from Japan are presenting their culture and traditions to an Alsacian public on the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, left, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, and Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, right, attend a military parade during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and has been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • A Lebanese officers unit of the Military College, march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and has been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militant. President Michel Suleiman, the former army commander, has been seeking to strengthen the military with weapons and equipment. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Lebanese marine special forces soldiers, march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and has been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militant. President Michel Suleiman, the former army commander, has been seeking to strengthen the military with weapons and equipment. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Japanese actors and musicians parade in Strasbourg, on November 22, 2008 during "Japan week". For one week, hundreds of amateur participants from Japan are presenting their culture and traditions to an Alsacian public on the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Two Lebanese soldiers, take pictures of Helicopters overhead during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years. From AP Photo by BILAL HUSSEIN.
  • A unit of Lebanese special forces soldiers, march during a military parade to mark the 65th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. The Lebanese army has kept the peace among Lebanon's divided sects during political upheaval in the last three years and have been locked in a violent conflict with al-Qaida inspired militants. From AP Photo by HUSSEIN MALLA.
  • Egyptian actress Arwa poses for a picture at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US 2002 Oscar winner Adrien Brody (L) poses at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Former Miss World and ollywood star Priyanka Chopra waves upon her arrival at the opening at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan waves as she arrives at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US actor Omar Benson arrives at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US 2002 Oscar winner Adrien Brody gestures at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • An Emirati official welcomes Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan poses for photographers at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Egyptian actress Basma arrives with director Amr Salama at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith arrive at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Mother (C) of US 2002 Oscar winner Adrien Brody takes a picture of her star son as he is being interviewd at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan poses at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan poses at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan arrives at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US actress Meg Ryan (C) is surrounded by journalists as she arrives at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Fans take pictures of Hollywood star Antonio Banderas at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith arrive at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US actor Omar Benson arrives at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US actor Omar Benson poses for a picture with young fans at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Hollywood star Meg Ryan poses at the opening ceremony of the Middle East International Film Festival (MIFF) in Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2008. The second edition of the film festival hosted by the oil-rich emirate kicked off tonight with a glamorous red-carpet parade in which Arab cinema actors mixed with international stars in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel. Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest of seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has been on an all-out drive to become a regional cultural capital, using its petrodollars to attract such cultural icons as France's Sorbonne university and Louvre Museum, as well as the Guggenheim museum. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Soldiers of the European defence force Eurocorps parade on October 4, 2008 in Strasbourg, to mark the 15th anniversary of the creation of the force. The Eurocorps, was set up in 1992 by France and Germany as the first step towards a European army. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Soldiers of the European defense force Eurocorps parade on October 4, 2008 in Strasbourg, to mark the 15th anniversary of the creation of the force. The Eurocorps, was set up in 1992 by France and Germany as the first step towards a European army. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • City workers are reflected in the brass of the band of the British Fusiliers soldiers as they parade at the Guildhall in the City of London Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, following their return to the UK from tours of duty abroad. World stock markets fell Tuesday amid widening fears that a U.S. plan to rescue financial companies from bad mortgage debt would do little to prevent a world economic slowdown. By late afternoon in Europe, Britain's FTSE 100 had dived 2.22 percent to 5,119.89, Germany's DAX tumbled 0.47 percent to 6,078.77, and France's CAC-40 slid 1.75 percent to 4,149.75. From AP Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT.
  • France's athletes parade during the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", in the Chinese capital on September 6, 2008. China once again dazzled the world with a glittering ceremony as the Paralympics opened in the iconic "Bird's Nest" National Stadium with the message that all life has value and dignity. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • United Nations (UN) Blue Helmets parade in front of heads of State and government during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • United Nations (UN) Blue Helmets parade in front of heads of State and government during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Athletes from France parade at the National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in the Chinese capital on September 6, 2008. China once again dazzled the world with a glittering ceremony as the Paralympics opened in the iconic "Bird's Nest" National Stadium with the message that all life has value and dignity. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • United Nations (UN) Blue Helmets parade in front of heads of State and government during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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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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Pakistani security officials inspect the blast site in a 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 a 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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This videograb provided by NASA shows US space shuttle Endeavour Mission Specialists Heide Piper (L) and Steve Bowen on November 22, 2008 as the work on the starboard Solar Alpha Rotary Joint (SARJ) of the International Space Station (ISS) during the third of four planned spacewalks for the STS-126 mission. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

This videograb provided by NASA shows US space shuttle Endeavour Mission Specialists Heide Piper (L) and Steve Bowen on November 22, 2008 as the work on the starboard Solar Alpha Rotary Joint (SARJ) of the International Space Station (ISS) during the third of four planned spacewalks for the STS-126 mission.

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Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008.

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Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008.

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Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Finnish director Aku Louhimies, standing next to US actress Heather Graham (L), holds the best actor prize awarded to Finnish actor Eero Aho (absent) for his role in the movie "Tears of April" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008.

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BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 22:   Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears lines up against the Stanford Cardinal during an NCAA football game on November 22, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. From Getty Images.

BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears lines up against the Stanford Cardinal during an NCAA football game on November 22, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California.

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