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    • ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11:  Giancarlo Fisichella (top) of Italy and Force India and Kazuki Nakajima (bottom) of Japan and Williams collide at the first corner at the start of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on May 11, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey. From Getty Images.

      ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11: Giancarlo Fisichella (top) of Italy and Force India and Kazuki Nakajima (bottom) of Japan and Williams collide at the first corner at the start of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on May 11, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey.

    • Myanmar officers wait to carry relief supplies for cyclone victims in Myanmar at the airport in Yangon on May 10, 2008. United Nations officials have said they fear the death toll could climb even higher if the 1.5 million people in need of emergency food, drinking water and medicine are not reached soon. State media in isolated Myanmar report that more than 23,000 people were killed when Nargis ripped its deadly path through the country's southwest last weekend, while foreign officials estimate the death toll at closer to 100,000. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Myanmar officers wait to carry relief supplies for cyclone victims in Myanmar at the airport in Yangon on May 10, 2008. United Nations officials have said they fear the death toll could climb even higher if the 1.5 million people in need of emergency food, drinking water and medicine are not reached soon. State media in isolated Myanmar report that more than 23,000 people were killed when Nargis ripped its deadly path through the country's southwest last weekend, while foreign officials estimate the death toll at closer to 100,000.

    • An illustration of the Sleipner natural gas field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea which pumps natural gas (green) to the surface and then reinjects excess carbon dioxide (blue) back into porous rocks for burial as part of a plan to slow global warming. The field, the longest-running commercial greenhouse gas burial project in the world, has pumped 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the subsea reservoir since it started in 1996, equivalent to about a fifth of Norway's annual carbon dioxide output. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      An illustration of the Sleipner natural gas field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea which pumps natural gas (green) to the surface and then reinjects excess carbon dioxide (blue) back into porous rocks for burial as part of a plan to slow global warming. The field, the longest-running commercial greenhouse gas burial project in the world, has pumped 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the subsea reservoir since it started in 1996, equivalent to about a fifth of Norway's annual carbon dioxide output.

    • In this picture provided on May 6, 2008 by the Peruvian Marine Forces, workers try to control an oil spill in Pisco, Peru, 300 km south of Lima. The US ship Cape Knox was damaged and dumped an estimated of 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel while docking at the San Martin port, some 40 km from the Paracas National Reserve. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      In this picture provided on May 6, 2008 by the Peruvian Marine Forces, workers try to control an oil spill in Pisco, Peru, 300 km south of Lima. The US ship Cape Knox was damaged and dumped an estimated of 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel while docking at the San Martin port, some 40 km from the Paracas National Reserve.

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    • Serbia's pro-western President Boris Tadic jubilates electoral victory in downtown Belgrade, Sunday, May 11, 2008. The pro-Western coalition was leading Serbia's parliamentary elections, independent monitors said Sunday, suggesting reformers might cling to power despite a challenge by ultra nationalists exploiting deep-seated anger over Kosovo's independence. From AP Photo by SRDJAN ILIC.

      Serbia's pro-western President Boris Tadic jubilates electoral victory in downtown Belgrade, Sunday, May 11, 2008. The pro-Western coalition was leading Serbia's parliamentary elections, independent monitors said Sunday, suggesting reformers might cling to power despite a challenge by ultra nationalists exploiting deep-seated anger over Kosovo's independence.

    • Bullfighter Fernando Robleno performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Bullfighter Fernando Robleno performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

    • SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 11: Jose Castillo #12 of the San Francisco Giants slides into third with a triple against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 8th inning on May 11, 2008 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. From Getty Images.

      SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 11: Jose Castillo #12 of the San Francisco Giants slides into third with a triple against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 8th inning on May 11, 2008 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.

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    • Workers remove a tree damaged by Cyclone Nargis in the Myanmar capital Yangon May 11, 2008. Desperate survivors of Cyclone Nargis poured out of Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta on Sunday in search of food, water and medicine but aid workers said thousands of them would die if emergency supplies do not get through soon. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Workers remove a tree damaged by Cyclone Nargis in the Myanmar capital Yangon May 11, 2008. Desperate survivors of Cyclone Nargis poured out of Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta on Sunday in search of food, water and medicine but aid workers said thousands of them would die if emergency supplies do not get through soon.

    • A broken temple are seen after the destructive cyclone Nargis in Pyapon, in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, Sunday, May 11, 2008. From AP Photo by AP.

      A broken temple are seen after the destructive cyclone Nargis in Pyapon, in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, Sunday, May 11, 2008.

    • A villager sails at the river in Pyapon, a town in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, a week after devastating cyclone Nagris slammed into the low-lying region and Yangon. From AP Photo by AP.

      A villager sails at the river in Pyapon, a town in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, a week after devastating cyclone Nagris slammed into the low-lying region and Yangon.

    • A homeless villager, with traditional makeup on, gathers at the monastery of Kyi Bui Khaw village, in Pyapon, a town in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, a week after devastating cyclone Nagris slammed into the low-lying region and Yangon. From AP Photo by STF.

      A homeless villager, with traditional makeup on, gathers at the monastery of Kyi Bui Khaw village, in Pyapon, a town in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, a week after devastating cyclone Nagris slammed into the low-lying region and Yangon.

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Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
5 days ago: Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event.
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  • A Syrian Arab man walks pass as flags of Syria, left, and Palestine in Al-sweida in the south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008, as he looks at cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • A Canadian member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses for a photo with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus city May 6, 2008, during a visit to Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. About 300 women from 26 countries took part in the annual event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Japanese member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A villager runs with his dog as women take part in a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women rest during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation chat with an Iraqi refugee at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation ride bicycles near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cyclist Anne Kirstine Hermann from Denmark drinks at a rest stop during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East are cycling on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Syrian Arab man offers coffee to British Carolynne Fellis, in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab boys, one of them carries a photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad, walk in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab men look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace in Al-sweida in south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • A Syrian Arab woman adjusts her husband's scarf in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, as they look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.


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Bullfighter Fernando Robleno performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Fernando Robleno performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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Supporters of the Democratic Party wave Serbian, EU and the party's flags to celebrate victory in the country's closely contested parliamentary elections in Belgrade May 11, 2008. Tadic defeated his main nationalist rival in parliamentary election but was short of the number of seats needed to form a government majority. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Supporters of the Democratic Party wave Serbian, EU and the party's flags to celebrate victory in the country's closely contested parliamentary elections in Belgrade May 11, 2008. Tadic defeated his main nationalist rival in parliamentary election but was short of the number of seats needed to form a government majority.

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Bullfighter Sergio Aguilar performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Sergio Aguilar performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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Bullfighter Sergio Aguilar performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Sergio Aguilar performs a pass during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" is tackled by a bull during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" is tackled by a bull during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" performs during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" performs during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" performs during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Bullfighter Jose Miguel Perez " Joselillo" performs during a bullfight at the Ventas bullring in Madrid May 11, 2008.

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