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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.

    • Pete Sampras of the US celebrates defeating Australia's Pat Rafter in the men's final at Wimbledon, in this July 9, 2000 file photo. Sampras, the 14-times grand slam champion, is appearing in the final seniors tour event of the year, having recently rekindled his passion for the sport he dominated in the 1990s. The American's vice-like grip on tennis was at its most destructive in London and especially Wimbledon, where he chalked up seven major titles between 1993-2000. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Pete Sampras of the US celebrates defeating Australia's Pat Rafter in the men's final at Wimbledon, in this July 9, 2000 file photo. Sampras, the 14-times grand slam champion, is appearing in the final seniors tour event of the year, having recently rekindled his passion for the sport he dominated in the 1990s. The American's vice-like grip on tennis was at its most destructive in London and especially Wimbledon, where he chalked up seven major titles between 1993-2000.

    • 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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Panellist of the World Economic Forum on East Asia take their seat in Kuala Lumpur June 16, 2008. They are (L-R), Chairman of Roux International Australia, Michael J. Roux, Indonesia's Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu, Chairman of Nestle Switzerland, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of Sime Darby, Musa Hitam and South Korea's Minister of Trade, Ahn Ho-yuang. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
5 months ago: Panellist of the World Economic Forum on East Asia take their seat in Kuala Lumpur June 16, 2008. They are (L-R), Chairman of Roux International Australia, Michael J. Roux, Indonesia's Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu, Chairman of Nestle Switzerland, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of Sime Darby, Musa Hitam and South Korea's Minister of Trade, Ahn Ho-yuang.
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  • Anti-WEF demonstators take part in a protest against the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) with a slogan saying "The WEF for the ass" in Davos January 26, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram speaks during the three-day long India Economic Summit 2008 at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi November 18, 2008. India's government will take steps to stimulate the economy to offset the impact of the global economic slowdown, the finance minister said, adding he expected to end the fiscal year with decent growth. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Global Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte, U.S., James Quigley speaks during the three-day long India Economic Summit 2008 at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi November 16, 2008. Inflation in India grew the slowest in nearly six months in the week to Nov. 1, and analysts expect this would lead to further rate cuts by the central bank as more evidence emerges economic activity is slowing down. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Editor for South Asia of Thomson Reuters India Phil Smith smiles during the three-day long India Economic Summit 2008 at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi November 16, 2008. Inflation in India grew the slowest in nearly six months in the week to Nov. 1, and analysts expect this would lead to further rate cuts by the central bank as more evidence emerges economic activity is slowing down. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Editor for South Asia of Thomson Reuters India Phil Smith gestures during the three-day long India Economic Summit 2008 at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi November 16, 2008. Inflation in India grew the slowest in nearly six months in the week to Nov. 1, and analysts expect this would lead to further rate cuts by the central bank as more evidence emerges economic activity is slowing down. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Editor for South Asia of Thomson Reuters India Phil Smith gestures during the three-day long India Economic Summit 2008 at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi November 16, 2008. Inflation in India grew the slowest in nearly six months in the week to Nov. 1, and analysts expect this would lead to further rate cuts by the central bank as more evidence emerges economic activity is slowing down. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (L-R) Managing Director of Pacific Investment Management Company Mohamed el-Erian attends a news conference with Howard Davies, Director of London School of Economics and Political Science, Soud Ba'alawy, Executive Chairman of Dubai Group, and Dubai Group Executive Chairman Soud Ba'alawy and an unidentified guest, during the World Economic Forum in Dubai, November 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Dubai Group Executive Chairman Soud Ba'alawy speaks during a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai, November 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Dubai Group Executive Chairman Soud Ba'alawy speaks during a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai, November 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Dubai Group Executive Chairman Soud Ba'alawy speaks during a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai, November 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mohamed el-Erian, managing director of Pacific Investment Management Company, speaks during a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai, November 8, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum shakes hands with World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab (R) at the Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai on November 7, 2008. Maktoum, who is also Emirati vice president and prime minister, urged the incoming US administration to use "brain" instead of "brawn" in solving world crises, in a clear dig at the outgoing administration of President George W. Bush. The summit, which opened today, is organised by the World Economic Forum and aims to gather influential people from around the world to discuss global issues. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum addresses attendees at the Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai on November 7, 2008. Maktoum, who is also Emirati vice president and prime minister, urged the incoming US administration to use "brain" instead of "brawn" in solving world crises, in a clear dig at the outgoing administration of President George W. Bush. The summit, which opened today, is organised by the World Economic Forum and aims to gather influential people from around the world to discuss global issues. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A handout picture released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum, who is also Emirati vice president and prime minister, addressing attendees at the Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai on November 7, 2008. The summit, which opened today, is organised by the World Economic Forum and aims to gather influential people from around the world to discuss global issues. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and UAE prime minister, talks during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and UAE prime minister shakes hands with Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and United Arab Emirates Prime Minister,  talks during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Fiona Paua, Assistant to the Executive Chairman - Policy Affairs World Economic Forum Geneva, talks during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Amr Moussa (L), Secretary-General of the Arab League, shakes hand with Mohamed Alabbar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties,during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Amr Moussa (C), Secretary-General of the Arab League, attends the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mohamed Alabbar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, talks during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Kendall Powell, CEO, General Mills attends the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, talks during the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Klaus Schwab (C), Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Mohamed Alabbar (L), member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, and Andre Schneider, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the WEF attend a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the world Economic Forum, talks during a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Klaus Schwab (R), founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, talks next to Mohamed Alabbar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, during news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mohamed Alabbar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, talks during news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mohamed Alabbar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, talks during news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mohamed Alabar, member of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties, talks during news conference at the World Economic Forum in Dubai November 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, left, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, Chairman of the Ithmaar Bank of Bahrain, right, attend a plenary session at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. The World Economic Forum opened a regional meeting in Turkey on Thursday that organizers hope will shape solutions to the global economic crisis. The three-day meeting, which ends Saturday, will also focus on business opportunities that might arise from the crisis, energy and resources security, Central Asia's role in the world and Turkey's position as a bridge among Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From AP Photo by Murad Sezer.
  • Afghan President Hamid Karzai is seen during a plenary session at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. The World Economic Forum opened a regional meeting in Turkey on Thursday that organizers hope will shape solutions to the global economic crisis. The three-day meeting, which ends Saturday, will also focus on business opportunities that might arise from the crisis, energy and resources security, Central Asia's role in the world and Turkey's position as a bridge among Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From AP Photo by Murad Sezer.
  • Afghan President Hamid Karzai talks during a plenary session at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. The World Economic Forum opened a regional meeting in Turkey on Thursday that organizers hope will shape solutions to the global economic crisis. The three-day meeting, which ends Saturday, will also focus on business opportunities that might arise from the crisis, energy and resources security, Central Asia's role in the world and Turkey's position as a bridge among Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From AP Photo by Murad Sezer.
  • Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai speaks during The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai (R) and Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki attend The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai talks during The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki attends The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki attends The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki adjusts his headphones during a meeting at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Friday said that the winner of the presidential election in the United States should follow through on campaign pledges of change. From AP Photo by Ibrahim Usta.
  • Georgian Foreign Minister Ekaterine Tkeshelashvili speaks during The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki adjusts his earphone during The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Turkey summit in Istanbul October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki gives a speech during a meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul on October 31, 2008. The first World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia is held in Istanbul, bringing together international and regional business leaders and government representatives from Europe, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki gives a speech during a meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Istanbul on October 31, 2008. The first World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia is held in Istanbul, bringing together international and regional business leaders and government representatives from Europe, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East. 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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