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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.

    • University of Florida quarterback Time Tebow (R) talks with Citadel head coach Kevin Higgans following their NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Florida November 22, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      University of Florida quarterback Time Tebow (R) talks with Citadel head coach Kevin Higgans following their NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Florida 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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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
3 months ago: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power.
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  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin watches the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 at the National Stadium in Beijing. A thundering display of fireworks exploded over the "Bird's Nest" stadium in the shape of a blossoming red flower as China put its rich history on full display in a breathtaking opening ceremony. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicola Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) watches as his son Louis embraces Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Mininster Vladimir Putin (L) talks with US President George W. Bush at the start of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • BEIJING - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images by Bongarts/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Mininster Vladimir Putin (L) talks with US President George W. Bush at the start of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • BEIJING - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images by Bongarts/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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Chinese director Zhang Chi poses after receiving the Jury prize for his movie "The Shaft" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Chinese director Zhang Chi poses after receiving the Jury prize for his movie "The Shaft" during the 8th edition of the Marrakesh international film festival on November 22, 2008.

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Sporting's Liedson Muniz (L) and Joao Moutinho (R)vie with Naval's Lazaroni (C) during their Portuguese League football match at Bento Pessoa Stadium in Figueira da Foz on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sporting's Liedson Muniz (L) and Joao Moutinho (R)vie with Naval's Lazaroni (C) during their Portuguese League football match at Bento Pessoa Stadium in Figueira da Foz on November 22, 2008.

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Sporting's Miguel Veloso (L) vies with Naval's Bolivia (R) during their Portuguese League football match at Bento Pessoa Stadium in Figueira da Foz on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sporting's Miguel Veloso (L) vies with Naval's Bolivia (R) during their Portuguese League football match at Bento Pessoa Stadium in Figueira da Foz on November 22, 2008.

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Sevilla's Frederic Kanout�L) fights for the ball with Valencia's Carlos Marchena (R) during their Spanish league football match at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, on November 22, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sevilla's Frederic Kanout�L) fights for the ball with Valencia's Carlos Marchena (R) during their Spanish league football match at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, on November 22, 2008.

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Peruvian President Alan Garcia (2nd L) asks the press to leave flanked by (L) Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Australia's Prime Minister  Kevin Rudd(2ndR) and Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah 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.

Peruvian President Alan Garcia (2nd L) asks the press to leave flanked by (L) Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd(2ndR) and Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah 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.

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