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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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    • Senior officers of Central Industrial Security Force, or CISF who is in charge of airport security are seen in a meeting at Indira Gandhi International airport, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. A police official says security forces have swarmed through New Delhi's international airport after the sound of gunfire rang out, but no one was injured. From AP Photo by Manish Swarup.

      Senior officers of Central Industrial Security Force, or CISF who is in charge of airport security are seen in a meeting at Indira Gandhi International airport, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. A police official says security forces have swarmed through New Delhi's international airport after the sound of gunfire rang out, but no one was injured.

    • The New York Stock Exchange is seen during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The New York Stock Exchange is seen during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008.

    • TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

      TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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    • Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.

    • People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.

    • A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.

    • European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe.

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting during the annual IMF-World Bank meeting in Washington October 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
1 month ago: U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting during the annual IMF-World Bank meeting in Washington October 11, 2008.
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  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke pauses during remarks to a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke waits to be introduced to speak about housing issues at a home ownership and mortgage conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke responds to a question during a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) takes to the podium to address a homeownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • Attendees listen to US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) speak about a homeownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • Attendees listen to US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke address a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke makes remarks to a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks to a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen through a backdrop of doors as he addresses housing issues at a home ownership and mortgage conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke waits to be introduced to address housing issues at a home ownership and mortgage conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke leaves after his address to a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke arrives prior to his address to a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waits to be introduced prior to his address to a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a conference on housing and mortgage markets December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Bernanke spoke on the latest development of the credit market crisis. From Getty Images.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke leaves after speaking on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • Attendees listen to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke during a speech on housing and housing finance, Thursday, Dec. 4,2008, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. From AP Photo by Jose Luis Magana.
  • The final numbers for the Dow Jones Industrial Average are seen on a board at the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Trader Gregg Russo looks up at the closing numbers on the board from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A trader watches the screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 1, 2008. U.S stocks stayed near session lows on Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Federal Reserve Chariman Ben Bernanke speaks during a luncheon meeting of the Austin Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Austin, Texas. He said  that further interest-rate cuts are "certainly feasible," but he warned there are limits to how much such action would revive an economy likely to stay weak well into next year. From AP Photo by Harry Cabluck.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a luncheon meeting of the Austin Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Austin, Texas. He said  that further interest-rate cuts are "certainly feasible," but he warned there are limits to how much such action would revive an economy likely to stay weak well into next year. From AP Photo by Harry Cabluck.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a luncheon of the Austin Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Austin, Texas. He said  that further interest-rate cuts are "certainly feasible," but he warned there are limits to how much such action would revive an economy likely to stay weak well into next year. From AP Photo by Harry Cabluck.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson looks over his entourage after announcing that the Treasury Department will take equity stakes in potentially thousands of banks totalling about $250 billion at the Treasury Department Cash Room in Washington, October 14, 2008. Standing besides Paulson, (2nd L-R): Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Timothy F. Geithner, OCC Comptroller John Duggan and SEC Chairman Christopher Cox. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (L) and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke (R) testify before the House Financial Services Committee about the credit market turmoil and the government economic bailout on Capitol Hill in Washington September 24, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 1:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) takes questions submitted by the audience from 2009 Austin Chamber of Commerce Chairman Paul Bury at the annual Economic Forecast Event at the Austin Chamber of Commerce December 1, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Bernanke remarked that further interest-rate cuts are possible, but even that would have a limited impact on reviving the economy. From Getty Images.
  • AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 1:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen on a screen as he speaks at the annual Economic Forecast Event at the Austin Chamber of Commerce December 1, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Bernanke remarked that further interest-rate cuts are possible, but even that would have a limited impact on reviving the economy. From Getty Images.
  • AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 1:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the annual Economic Forecast Event at the Austin Chamber of Commerce December 1, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Bernanke remarked that further interest-rate cuts are possible, but even that would have a limited impact on reviving the economy. From Getty Images.
  • AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 1:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the annual Economic Forecast Event at the Austin Chamber of Commerce December 1, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Bernanke remarked that further interest-rate cuts are possible, but even that would have a limited impact on reviving the economy. From Getty Images.
  • AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 1:  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the annual Economic Forecast Event at the Austin Chamber of Commerce December 1, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Bernanke remarked that further interest-rate cuts are possible, but even that would have a limited impact on reviving the economy. From Getty Images.


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The New York Stock Exchange is seen during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

The New York Stock Exchange is seen during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008.

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A general view of the New York Stock Exchange during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A general view of the New York Stock Exchange during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008.

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Members of the armed forces applaud after watching singer Aretha Franklin perform during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Members of the armed forces applaud after watching singer Aretha Franklin perform during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008.

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Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008.

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People walk past the New York Stock Exchange during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

People walk past the New York Stock Exchange during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting December 4, 2008.

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Signs are seen inside the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Signs are seen inside the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008.

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Chief Executive Officer of the New York Stock Exchange and Euronex Duncan L. Niederauer addresses a crowd waiting to see the 85th annual lighting of a Christmas tree outside the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Chief Executive Officer of the New York Stock Exchange and Euronex Duncan L. Niederauer addresses a crowd waiting to see the 85th annual lighting of a Christmas tree outside the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008.

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