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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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    • Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seen during their meeting before dinner in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in India on an official visit. From AP Photo by Dmitry Astakhov.

      Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seen during their meeting before dinner in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in India on an official visit.

    • 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 makes remarks to a home ownership and mortgage issues conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, December 4, 2008.

    • TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04:  Lance Armstrong (L) of the USA talks to the media as team boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 4, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

      TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Lance Armstrong (L) of the USA talks to the media as team boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 4, 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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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 04:  U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he boards Marine One while departing the White House, September 4, 2008 in Washington DC. President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are traveling to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. From Getty Images.
3 months ago: WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 04: U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he boards Marine One while departing the White House, September 4, 2008 in Washington DC. President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are traveling to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.
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  • BEIJING - DECEMBER 04:  U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (L) and assistant to the president, White House National Security Council Adviser of the International Economic Affairs Dan Pu Rice chat during  the opening session of the 5th China-US Strategic Economic Dialogue on December 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. Paulson leads a U.S. delegation to China for the dialogue which will take place from December 4th to the 5th. From Getty Images.
  • The 2008 White House Christmas tree (center) as seen looking into the Blue Room in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • First lady Laura Bush presents the 2008 White House Christmas decorations in the East Room in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The 2008 White House Christmas Gingerbread house is seen in the State Dining Room in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • The 2008 White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • First lady Laura Bush walks into the East Room of the White House before presenting the 2008 White House Christmas decorations in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • First lady Laura Bush walks into the East Room of the White House before presenting the 2008 White House Christmas decorations in Washington, December 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Various ornaments are seen on the White House Christmas tree during a media preview at the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by Susan Walsh.
  • Members of the media are seen on a mirror during the media preview of the White House Christmas decorations, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the White House, in Washington. From AP Photo by Susan Walsh.
  • White House Chief of Staff-designate Rahm Emmanuel, left, and adviser David Axelrod listen as President-elect Barack Obama introduces Commerce Secretary designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, not pictured, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a news conference in Chicago. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • The official White House Christmas Tree, a Fraser Fir, is on display in the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. The tree is decorated with 369 hand decorated ornaments from all over the US. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The official White House Christmas Tree, a Fraser Fir, is seen on display in the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. The tree is decorated with 369 hand decorated ornaments from all over the US. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The official White House Christmas Tree, a Fraser Fir, is on display in the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. The tree is decorated with 369 hand decorated ornaments from all over the US. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The official White House Chritmas Tree, a Fraser Fir, stands adorned with 369 hand decorated ornaments from all over the US are displayed in the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The 2008 White House gingerbread house is on display in the State Dining Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The table is set with various holiday foods in the State Dining Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US First Lady Laura Bbush speaks to reporters during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The Presidential Seal with holiday decoration above the door to the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • First Lady Laura Bush enters the East Room to speak to reporters during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  An ornament featuring former US President Theodore Roosevelt  is hung on the official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room during a media preview of the 2008 holiday decorations at the White House December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush (L) introduces Christmas card artist T. Allen Lawson (R) and his work during a media preview of the 2008 holiday decorations December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  Members of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band perform during a media preview of the 2008 holiday decorations at the White House December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) shares a moment with Chief Florist Nancy Clarke (L) as she introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush (2nd L) introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House as (L-R) Chief Florist Nancy Clarke, Christmas card artist T. Allen Lawson, and holiday tour booklet illustrator Peter Catalanotto listen during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush arrives to introduce the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 03:  U.S. first lady Laura Bush introduces the 2008 holiday decorations in the East Room of the White House during a media preview December 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The White House 2008 holiday theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas". More than 60,000 visitors are expected to tour the holiday decorations. From Getty Images.
  • First Lady Laura Bush(L) stands with artists and their works (L-R) T. Allen Lawson, Christmas Card, Peter Catalanotto, Holiday Tour Booklet illustrator and Bagram Ibatoulline,Holiday Reception Invitation, during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine Corps chamber orchestra plays holiday selections during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A holiday tree ornament featuring former US President Theodore Roosevelt hangs on a Fraser Fir in the Blue Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The table is set with various holiday foods in the State Dining Room during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A fife and drum corps add color to a white chocolate replica of the White House, on display in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • US First Lady Laura Bush speaks to the media during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • The Blue Room Christmas tree is framed through a doorway trimmed in red, white and blue, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the White House, in Washington. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • US First Lady Laura Bush speaks to the media during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US First Lady Laura Bush speaks to the media during the White House Holiday media preview at the White House in Washington, DC  on December 3, 2008. This years theme is "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • First lady Laura Bush describes the theme for this year's holiday season, "A Red, White And Blue Christmas," Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a media preview at the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • The Marine Corps' violin trio performs in the grand foyer at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, during a media preview of holiday decorations at the White House. The official portrait of former President George H.W. Bush hangs in the background. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.
  • First lady Laura Bush describes the theme for this year's holiday season, "A Red, White And Blue Christmas," during a media preview at the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. From AP Photo by J. Scott Applewhite.


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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is pictured as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is pictured as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is pictured as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is pictured as he gives an interview to Indian TV channel Doordarshan in Moscow on December 4, 2008 on the eve of his trip to India. Medvedev was due to arrive in New Delhi for a visit expected to see Russia agree to build India new nuclear reactors and give its backing to the anti-terror fight after the Mumbai attacks.

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Burqa-clad Afghan woman beg for money as Afghan men leave a mosque following afternoon prayers in the old city of Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Burqa-clad Afghan woman beg for money as Afghan men leave a mosque following afternoon prayers in the old city of Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said.

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A burqa-clad Afghan woman (2L) with her children walks past day a brick kiln in Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A burqa-clad Afghan woman (2L) with her children walks past day a brick kiln in Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said.

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Burqa-clad Afghan women beg for money as Afghan men leave a mosque following afternoon prayers in the old city of Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said Thursday. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Burqa-clad Afghan women beg for money as Afghan men leave a mosque following afternoon prayers in the old city of Kabul on December 4, 2008. France has invited a dozen states to a conference on Afghanistan on December 14 to enlist the support of neighbouring countries in a stepped-up effort for peace, officials said Thursday.

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