
A Thai man repairs tents ripped open by a heavy storm causing a short break in protest activities at Government House Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister refused to accede to protesters determined to oust him, but offered a referendum on his fate aimed at ending the political crisis that has paralyzed the government and raised fears of economic chaos.
A Thai anti-government protester dances in the rain at Government House Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister refused to accede to protesters determined to oust him, but offered a referendum on his fate aimed at ending the political crisis that has paralyzed the government and raised fears of economic chaos.
Thai men guarding a barricaded entrance rest next to their slingshots and other weapons near Government House Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister refused to accede to protesters determined to oust him, but offered a referendum on his fate aimed at ending the political crisis that has paralyzed the government and raised fears of economic chaos.
A Thai man sits under a giant "wanted" poster of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra which was ripped by a storm outside Government House Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister refused to accede to protesters determined to oust him, but offered a referendum on his fate aimed at ending the political crisis that has paralyzed the government and raised fears of economic chaos.
Palestinian Muslim pray next to Israel's separation barrier after being turned back at the Israeli army checkpoint at Kalandiya, between Ramallah and Jerusalem, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Around 90,000 Muslims congregated in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. He said "thousands" of police were deployed around the city to "prevent any disturbances."
Palestinian Muslim women pray inside the Dome of the Rock Mosque, during the first Friday prayers of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Around 90,000 Muslims congregated in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, it was reported by police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. He said thousands of police were deployed around the city to "prevent any disturbances."