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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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    • England cricket team member Andrew Flintoff arrives with his teammates at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The team will practice in Abu Dhabi and then will proceed to India to play two remaining test matches against India. From AP Photo by Aziz Shah.

      England cricket team member Andrew Flintoff arrives with his teammates at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The team will practice in Abu Dhabi and then will proceed to India to play two remaining test matches against India.

    • Dancers of El Tinglao, some of them physical or mentally disabled, perform "In Grave" to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Madrid December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Dancers of El Tinglao, some of them physical or mentally disabled, perform "In Grave" to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Madrid 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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A North Korean flag is seen in the propaganda village of Gijungdong in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in this picture taken from the Dora Observation Platform of South Korea in Paju, north of Seoul, October 12, 2008. South Korea welcomed while a hawkish Japanese minister derided the U.S. decision to remove North Korea from a terrorism blacklist and salvage a faltering nuclear deal in the final months of the Bush administration. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
1 month ago: A North Korean flag is seen in the propaganda village of Gijungdong in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in this picture taken from the Dora Observation Platform of South Korea in Paju, north of Seoul, October 12, 2008. South Korea welcomed while a hawkish Japanese minister derided the U.S. decision to remove North Korea from a terrorism blacklist and salvage a faltering nuclear deal in the final months of the Bush administration.
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  • U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are welcomed to the 85th annual of the lighting of The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House in Washington December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne (L) and U.S. President George W. Bush watch as a person dressed as Santa Claus sings a song during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady Laura Bush (2nd L) attend the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 4, 2008. With them are Kayleigh Kepler (R) and Lindsey Van Horn (L), whose fathers are deployed in the U.S military in Iraq, or are about to be deployed in 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush kisses four-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher alongside a person dressed as Santa Claus after she performed at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady Laura Bush (2nd L) attend the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 4, 2008. With them are Kayleigh Kepler and Lindsey Van Horn (L), whose fathers are deployed in the U.S military in Iraq, or are about to be deployed in 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush makes a fist-bump greeting with a person dressed as Santa Claus during a lighting ceremony for the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady Laura Bush (2nd L) attend the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 4, 2008. With them are Kayleigh Kepler (L) and Lindsey Van Horn, whose fathers are deployed in the U.S military in Iraq, or are about to be deployed in 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush makes a fist-bump greeting with a person dressed as Santa Claus during a lighting ceremony for the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • A Dallas Sheriff walks up to a house believed to have been purchased by U.S. President George W. Bush in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. The White House has announced that President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have purchased a home in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas where they will reside after Bush leaves office in January 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • A postal worker delivers mail to a house believed to have been purchased by U.S. President George W. Bush in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. The White House has announced that President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have purchased a home in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas where they will reside after Bush leaves office in January 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • A house believed to have been purchased by U.S. President George W. Bush is seen in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. The White House has announced that President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have purchased a home in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas where they will reside after Bush leaves office in January 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • A Dallas Sheriff walks up to a house believed to have been purchased by U.S. President George W. Bush in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Texas December 4, 2008. The White House has announced that President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have purchased a home in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas where they will reside after Bush leaves office in January 2009. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are joined by Lindsey Van Horn, left, and  Kayleigh Kepler, right, both of Fort Meade, Md., as they help in the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington. Kepler and Van Horn's fathers are both serving in the military. From AP Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari.
  • President George W. Bush speaks during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari.
  • President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush participate in the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari.
  • President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are joined on stage by the Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Ala., as they arrive to participate in the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari.
  • President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are joined on stage by the Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Ala., as they arrive to participate in the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari.
  • This is a house in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Mrs. Bush's press secretary Sally McDonough said that the Bushes have purchased a home in the neighborhood, but do not yet have occupancy of the home, so the White House is not giving out any further details at this time. From AP Photo by LM Otero.
  • This is a house in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Mrs. Bush's press secretary Sally McDonough said that the Bushes have purchased a home in the neighborhood, but do not yet have occupancy of the home, so the White House is not giving out any further details at this time. From AP Photo by LM Otero.
  • This a house in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Mrs. Bush's press secretary Sally McDonough said that the Bushes have purchased a home in the neighborhood, but do not yet have occupancy of the home, so the White House is not giving out any further details at this time. From AP Photo by LM Otero.
  • This a house in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Mrs. Bush's press secretary Sally McDonough said that the Bushes have purchased a home in the neighborhood, but do not yet have occupancy of the home, so the White House is not giving out any further details at this time. From AP Photo by LM Otero.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4:   U.S. President George W. Bush particpates in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. The tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dancers, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1978 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4:   U.S. President George W. Bush particpates in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. The tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dancers, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1978 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4:   U.S. President George W. Bush particpates in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. The tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dancers, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1978 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4:   U.S. President George W. Bush (R), his wife Laura Bush (2L), Lindsey Van Horn (L), 9, and Kayleigh Kepler, 11, light the National Christmas Tree at the White House December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. The tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dancers, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1978 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4:   U.S. President George W. Bush (L) particpates in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. The tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dancers, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1978 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04:  U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady Laura Bush arrive for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, the grassy area south of the White House on December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. the tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dance, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 19789 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. From Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush kisses four-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher as he attends the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush accompanied by Kayleigh Kepler and Lindsey Van Horn (L), whose fathers are deployed with US troops in Iraq, light the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush arrive at the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attend the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attend  the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush arrive at the lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on December 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The National Christmas Tree, near the White House in Washington, is illuminated during a ceremony attended by President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • The National Christmas Tree, near the White House in Washington, is illuminated during a ceremony attended by President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • The opening session gets underway of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, co-chaired by US Treasury chief Henry Paulson and Vice Premier Wang Qishan at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (C) delivers his speech at the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (L) gestures to US Treasury chief Henry Paulson (C) and US ambassador to China Clarke Randt (R) at the start of the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (L) gestures to US Treasury chief Henry Paulson at the start of the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (4th L) and US Treasury chief Henry Paulson (3rd R) gesture to each other at the start of the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (2nd L) and his delegation clap hands after US Treasury chief Henry Paulson delivered his speech at the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US ambassador to China Clarke Randt arrives for the opening session of the two-day Strategic Economic Dialogue, a twice-yearly event and the last under the administration of US President George W. Bush, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 4, 2008. China's top envoy to high-level economic talks with the United States, Vice Premier Wang Qishan urged Washington to make sure Chinese investments in the US economy were safe. From Getty Images by AFP/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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