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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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Faithful pray in the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
7 months ago: Faithful pray in the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002.
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  • Italian architect Renzo Piano, right,waits to receive the Danish Sonning Prize and its 1 million kroner (US$190,000) award during a ceremony Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008, at Copenhagen University in Copenhagen. His wife, Emilia Rossato, left, was seated next to him during the ceremony. The 70-year-old architect received the award for "commendable work that benefits European culture" and Piano's works include the New York Times building and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. From AP Photo by THORKILD AMDI.
  • Italian architect Renzo Piano speaks after receiving the Danish Sonning Prize and its 1 million kroner (US$190,000) award during a ceremony Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008, at Copenhagen University in Copenhagen. The 70-year-old architect received the award for "commendable work that benefits European culture" and Piano's works include the New York Times building and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. From AP Photo by THORKILD AMDI.
  • Italian architect Renzo Piano, right, received the Danish Sonning Prize and its 1 million kroner (US$190,000) award during a ceremony Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008, at Copenhagen University in Copenhagen. His wife, Emilia Rossato, left, was seated next to him during the ceremony. The 70-year-old architect received the award for "commendable work that benefits European culture" and Piano's works include the New York Times building and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. From AP Photo by THORKILD AMDI.
  • Italian architect Renzo Piano speaks after he received the Danish Sonning Prize and its 1 million kroner (US$190,000) award during a ceremony Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008, at Copenhagen University in Copenhagen. The 70-year-old architect received the award for "commendable work that benefits European culture" and Piano's works include the New York Times building and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. From AP Photo by THORKILD AMDI.
  • Beverage magnets Stewart  and Lynda Resnick, seen in this undated photo provided by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, have donated $45 million in cash and $10 million in art to fund a wave of renovations, which includes the construction of a massive new 45,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed gallery for special exhibits at the Los Angeles museum. From AP Photo by AP.
  • This  model of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion, seen in this undated photo provided by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, shows what the massive new 45,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed gallery for special exhibits will look like when it is completed at the Los Angeles museum. Beverage magnets Stewart  and Lynda Resnick have donated $45 million in cash and $10 million in art to fund a wave of renovations, which includes the new gallery. From AP Photo by AP.
  • Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing, due to open May 2009 is pictured from the wildflower garden in Millenium Park in May of 2008. The building and its adjoining bridge to Millenium Park were designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano. The $300 million project will expand the Art Institute to 1 million square feet, second only among U.S. art museums to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing, due to open May 2009 is pictured in March of 2008. The building and its adjoining bridge to Millenium Park were designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano. The $300 million project will expand the Art Institute to 1 million square feet, second only among U.S. art museums to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Alain Robert who is said to be dubbed the "French Spiderman" scaled the walls of New York Times building in Times Square, New York and unfurled a banner against global warming  on June 5, 2008. Robert escalated the 52 story New York Times building tower designed by Renzo Piano to demonstrate against global warming, before being arrested at the top. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • This artist's rendering provided by The Whitney Museum of American Art on May 1, 2008, shows a  design by architect Renzo Piano for a satellite museum in lower Manhattan. The museum's asymmetrical design will provide 50,000-square feet of gallery space over six floors, compared to 32,000 square feet at its uptown location. From AP Photo by AP.
  • Capuchins speak together in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Faithful pray in the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Workers install a cross in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Workers and a Capuchin (L) install a cross in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Workers and a Capuchin (C) install a cross in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Workers and a Capuchin (R) install a cross in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A man passes by a giant screen with a picture of Padre Pio in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A man passes by a giant screen with a picture of Padre Pio in front of the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Workers pass by the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A worker cleans the Renzo Piano Church of San Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo in the Puglia region in southern Italy on April 23, 2008 on the eve of the public exhibition of Padre Pio's body. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. As a Capuchin, he was a famed confessor and preacher and had a widespread reputation as one whose prayers were effective in procuring miraculous cures. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him in 2002. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Italian architect Renzo Piano (R) speaks at the press preview for the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum which he designed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art campus February 7, 2008. Philanthropist Eli Broad (L) contributed art and $50 million to the museum is shown. The new museum opens to the public February 16. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Italian architect Renzo Piano poses during a press preview in front of the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum which he designed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art campus February 7, 2008. Philanthropist Eli Broad contributed art and $50 million to the museum which opens to the public February 16. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The exterior of the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art campus is pictured during a press preview in Los Angeles February 7, 2008. The new museum opens to the public February 16. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Philanthropist Eli Broad who contributed art and $50 million to the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, is interviewed during a press preview in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art campus in Los Angeles February 7, 2008. The new museum opens to the public February 16. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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