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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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    • Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

      Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

    • Santos' Matias Vuoso (R) battles for the ball with Toluca's Paulo Da Silva during their Mexican league championship semi-final soccer match at the Corona stadium in Torreon December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Santos' Matias Vuoso (R) battles for the ball with Toluca's Paulo Da Silva during their Mexican league championship semi-final soccer match at the Corona stadium in Torreon December 4, 2008.

    • Veteran England football star David Beckham waves during a training session with his team the La Galaxy at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on December 5, 2008. The team is in New Zealand to play an exhibition match against the Oceania All Stars team on December 6, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Veteran England football star David Beckham waves during a training session with his team the La Galaxy at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on December 5, 2008. The team is in New Zealand to play an exhibition match against the Oceania All Stars team on December 6, 2008.

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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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Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, right, shakes hands with supporters at the 48th Quadrennial Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis, Mo., Saturday, July 5, 2008. From AP Photo by Jae C. Hong.
5 months ago: Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, right, shakes hands with supporters at the 48th Quadrennial Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis, Mo., Saturday, July 5, 2008.
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  • Guests stand next to a painting of President- elect Barack Obama by David Zwirner of the U.S. during the Art Basel show in Miami Beach, Florida December 4, 2008. Art Basel Miami Beach is the sister event of Switzerland's prestigious Art Basel show. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Guests walk pass a painting of President- elect Barack Obama  by David Zwirner of U.S. during the Art Basel show in Miami Beach, Florida December 4, 2008. Art Basel Miami Beach is the sister event of Switzerland's prestigious Art Basel show. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Looking from the Capitol down the National Mall, the inaugural platform is under construction in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Workers build the inaugural platform in front of the Capitol in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The inaugural platform is seen under construction in front of the Capitol in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A worker paints a section of the inaugural platform in front of the Capitol in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • With the Capitol in the background, a worker, who asked not to be named, paints the center stand of the inaugural platform, at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, as preparation continues for Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. From AP Photo by Jacquelyn Martin.
  • Workers construct the inaugural platform at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in preparation for Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. From AP Photo by Jacquelyn Martin.
  • A worker paints the center stand of the inaugural platform, as seen through a cut-out window at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in preparation of Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. The National Christmas Tree, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial can be seen in rear. From AP Photo by Jacquelyn Martin.
  • Workers construct the inaugural platform at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in preparation for Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. The Washington Monument is at rear, right. From AP Photo by Jacquelyn Martin.
  • Dolls of Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) and U.S. President-elect Barack Obama are displayed on a toy shop in Tokyo December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Asami Oka an employee of Kyugetsu, a traditional Japanese doll making company, displays wooden rackets, or Hagoita, depicting US President elect Barack Obama (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) for this year's newsmakers at the company's showroom in Tokyo on December 4, 2008. The Hagoita is used traditionally by children during new years day celebrations in Japan. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Asami Oka an employee of Kyugetsu, a traditional Japanese doll making company, displays wooden rackets, or Hagoita, depicting US President elect Barack Obama (C) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) for this year's newsmakers at the company's showroom in Tokyo on December 4, 2008. The Hagoita is used traditionally by children during new years day celebrations in Japan. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • New Mexico's Governor Bill Richardson arrives to the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Richardson, who grew up in Mexico, visited Mexico one day after he was chosen as the next commerce secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, amid concerns in Mexico about whether Obama will try to renegotiate parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From AP Photo by Eduardo Verdugo.
  • New Mexico's Governor Bill Richardson, right, sits with the Director of the University of the Americas, Luis Ernesto Derbez, at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Richardson, who grew up in Mexico, visited Mexico one day after he was chosen as the next commerce secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, amid concerns in Mexico about whether Obama will try to renegotiate parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From AP Photo by Eduardo Verdugo.
  • New Mexico's Gov. Bill Richardson, center, sits with businessman Gilberto Marin, left, and an unidentified man during a meeting at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Richardson, who grew up in Mexico, visited Mexico one day after he was chosen as the next commerce secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, amid concerns here about whether Obama will try to renegotiate parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From AP Photo by Eduardo Verdugo.
  • Director of the University of the Americas, Luis Ernesto Derbez, left, walks with New Mexico's Governor Bill Richardson as they arrive to the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Richardson, who grew up in Mexico, visited Mexico one day after he was chosen as the next commerce secretary by President-elect Barack Obama, amid concerns here about whether Obama will try to renegotiate parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From AP Photo by Eduardo Verdugo.
  • Asami Oka an employee of Kyugetsu, a traditional Japanese doll making company, displays a wooden racket, or Hagoita, depicting US President elect Barack Obama for this year's newsmakers at the company's showroom in Tokyo on December 4, 2008. The Hagoita is used traditionally by children during new years day celebrations in Japan. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Workers build a scaffolding at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  The inaugural stand is under consturtion on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  A worker paints at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  A worker paints at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  A worker applies a coat of primer on a stand at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  A worker applies a coat of primer on a stand at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  A worker builds a scaffolding at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  Workers build a scaffolding at the construction site of the inaugural stand on the west side of the U.S. Capitol December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. Preparations for the presidential inauguration are under way for incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. From Getty Images.
  • A boy touches a TV screen as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes questions during a nationally televised town-hall style session, in St. Petersburg on December 4, 2008. US-Russian relations will "immediately" improve if positive signals from the new administration of Barack Obama are translated into action, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes questions during a nationally televised town-hall style session in Moscow on December 4, 2008. US-Russian relations will "immediately" improve if positive signals from the new administration of Barack Obama are translated into action, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) takes questions during a nationally televised town-hall style session in Moscow on December 4, 2008. US-Russian relations will "immediately" improve if positive signals from the new administration of Barack Obama are translated into action, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. At right is moderator Ernest Matskyavichus. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian pensioner Matrena Orlova , 85, watches Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin taking questions during a nationally televised town-hall style session, in Stavropol on December 4, 2008. US-Russian relations will "immediately" improve if positive signals from the new administration of Barack Obama are translated into action, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian pensioner Matrena Orlova, 85, watches Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin taking questions during a nationally televised town-hall style session, in Stavropol on December 4, 2008. US-Russian relations will "immediately" improve if positive signals from the new administration of Barack Obama are translated into action, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama (L) listens to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson after announcing Richardson as his nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) puts his hand on the back of US President-elect Barack Obama after a news conference introducing Richardson as Obama's nominee for U.S. commerce secretary in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) listens as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama walks on stage with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) before introducing him as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) listens as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) smiles as US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the media after introducing Richardson as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama introduces New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (R) as his nominee for U.S. commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) arrives with US President-elect Barack Obama at a news conference called to introduce Richardson as Obama's nominee for U.S. commerce secretary in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US President-elect Barack Obama listens to a reporter's question after introducing New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as nominee for commerce secretary during a news conference in Chicago December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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Soccer superstar David Beckham, front, practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham, front, practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham arrives for a training in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham arrives for a training in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham practices in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham practices in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham waves to fans during his training in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham waves to fans during his training in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. LA Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teamamtes in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teamamtes in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday. From AP Photo by Wayne Drought.

Soccer superstar David Beckham practices with his LA Galaxy teammates in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The Galaxy will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.

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