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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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    • An unidentified woman holds a picture of Ordinary Seaman Theo Green during a memorial service in  Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008  for the sinking of  HMAS Sydney on Nov. 19 1941, after it battled with a German raider. From AP Photo by Rob Griffith.

      An unidentified woman holds a picture of Ordinary Seaman Theo Green during a memorial service in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 for the sinking of HMAS Sydney on Nov. 19 1941, after it battled with a German raider.

    • Soccer star David Beckham (L) chats with actor David Arquette as they watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Soccer star David Beckham (L) chats with actor David Arquette as they watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 18, 2008.

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    • An Indian boy flies a kite against the backdrop of a sunset near the Indo-Bangladesh border village Raimura near Agartala, capital of Indian northeastern state Tripura on July 26, 2008. India plans to fence its eastern frontier with Bangladesh to prevent illegal infiltration and cross border movement of insurgents. Tripura has a total of 856 km open border with Bangladesh, allegedly from where the militants operate. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      An Indian boy flies a kite against the backdrop of a sunset near the Indo-Bangladesh border village Raimura near Agartala, capital of Indian northeastern state Tripura on July 26, 2008. India plans to fence its eastern frontier with Bangladesh to prevent illegal infiltration and cross border movement of insurgents. Tripura has a total of 856 km open border with Bangladesh, allegedly from where the militants operate.

    • Partizan Belgrade's Nikola Pekovic (L) vies for the ball with Andrew Betts (R) of DKV Joventut Badalona, during their basketball group B Euroleague match at the Pionir Arena in Belgrade, 03 January 2007.   AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Partizan Belgrade's Nikola Pekovic (L) vies for the ball with Andrew Betts (R) of DKV Joventut Badalona, during their basketball group B Euroleague match at the Pionir Arena in Belgrade, 03 January 2007. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

    • The space shuttle Endeavour is seen lifting off over the moon in Orlando, Florida November 14, 2008. The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour soared off its seaside launch pad on Friday on a mission to upgrade the International Space Station. Picture was taken with a time lapse exposure. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The space shuttle Endeavour is seen lifting off over the moon in Orlando, Florida November 14, 2008. The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour soared off its seaside launch pad on Friday on a mission to upgrade the International Space Station. Picture was taken with a time lapse exposure.

    • A man cycles past a Cuban flag in Havana November 5, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's promise of change reached across the Florida Straits on Tuesday as Cubans said his victory over John McCain gave them hope for better relations with the United States and improvement in their own lives. Obama's campaign vow to ease the 46-year-old U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and his willingness to consider dialogue with the Cuban government were a breath of fresh air after almost eight years of tough talk and hard-line policies from the Bush adminstration, Cubans said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A man cycles past a Cuban flag in Havana November 5, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's promise of change reached across the Florida Straits on Tuesday as Cubans said his victory over John McCain gave them hope for better relations with the United States and improvement in their own lives. Obama's campaign vow to ease the 46-year-old U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and his willingness to consider dialogue with the Cuban government were a breath of fresh air after almost eight years of tough talk and hard-line policies from the Bush adminstration, Cubans said.

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BEIJING - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images by Bongarts/Getty Images.
3 months ago: BEIJING - AUGUST 08: (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin watches the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 at the National Stadium in Beijing. A thundering display of fireworks exploded over the "Bird's Nest" stadium in the shape of a blossoming red flower as China put its rich history on full display in a breathtaking opening ceremony. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicola Sarkozy (C) watches as his son Louis shakes hands with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) watches as his son Louis embraces Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) stands next to US President George W. Bush as he takes his seat upon his arrival to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Mininster Vladimir Putin (L) talks with US President George W. Bush at the start of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • BEIJING - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images by Bongarts/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Mininster Vladimir Putin (L) talks with US President George W. Bush at the start of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin waves during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • BEIJING - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks with US President George W. Bush before the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images by Bongarts/Getty Images.
  • Participants of the rally gather to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. The banner in the background reads "The Victory of Putin - the Victory of Russia." Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for President Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • A rally participant, his face painted with the words ' For Putin', listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin speak at a stadium in downtown Moscow,Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered the sports arena to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, is caught in the glare of  a spotlight as he leaves a rally at a stadium in Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections,  the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Participants of the rally wave flags reading  "I'm for Putin" at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for President Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the raucous crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the crowd during a parliamentary campaign rally, at a stadium in Moscow, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he addresses the crowd during a parliamentary campaign rally, at a stadium in Moscow, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the raucous crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the raucous crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Participants of the rally, wave flags, reading : I'm for Putin at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Thousands of people gathered in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections, the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.
  • Thousands of people gather in a sports arena Wednesday to show their support for Vladimir Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the raucous crowd at the rally, organized by backers at a stadium in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. The event, ahead of parliamentary elections,is  the latest in a series of choreographed events that have cast the popular president as an indispensable leader. From AP Photo by IVAN SEKRETAREV.


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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 27: (FILE PHOTO) U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) is escorted out of the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 27, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008. From Getty Images.

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 27: (FILE PHOTO) U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) is escorted out of the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 27, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008.

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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 22: (FILE PHOTO) U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 22, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008. From Getty Images.

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 22: (FILE PHOTO) U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 22, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008.

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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: (FILE PHOTO) US Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 20, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008. From Getty Images.

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: (FILE PHOTO) US Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse October 20, 2008 in Washington, DC. Stevens, who was convicted on federal corruption charges days before the election, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, according to reports on November 18, 2008.

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The Vice-President of the Cuban Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas (R), and Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming (2nd L) sign agreements on economical and technical cooperation as Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Cuban President Raul Castro (2nd R), stand next to them in the State Council in Havana on November 18, 2008. Hu was on a landmark visit to Cuba Tuesday, and was to meet with its leaders as part of efforts to boost ties with President Raul Castro. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The Vice-President of the Cuban Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas (R), and Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming (2nd L) sign agreements on economical and technical cooperation as Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Cuban President Raul Castro (2nd R), stand next to them in the State Council in Havana on November 18, 2008. Hu was on a landmark visit to Cuba Tuesday, and was to meet with its leaders as part of efforts to boost ties with President Raul Castro.

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The President of the National Bank of Cuba Irma Martinez Castrillon (2nd R), and the President of the Bank for Development of China, Jiang Chaoliang (2nd L) sign a agreement on a 70 million dollar loan for the restauration of Cuban hospitals as Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Cuban President Raul Castro (3rd R), stand next to them in the State Council in Havana on November 18, 2008. Hu was on a landmark visit to Cuba Tuesday, and was to meet with its leaders as part of efforts to boost ties with President Raul Castro. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The President of the National Bank of Cuba Irma Martinez Castrillon (2nd R), and the President of the Bank for Development of China, Jiang Chaoliang (2nd L) sign a agreement on a 70 million dollar loan for the restauration of Cuban hospitals as Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Cuban President Raul Castro (3rd R), stand next to them in the State Council in Havana on November 18, 2008. Hu was on a landmark visit to Cuba Tuesday, and was to meet with its leaders as part of efforts to boost ties with President Raul Castro.

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Police officers inspect a murder site where a former Japanese deputy health minister and his wife were killed at Saitama city, suburban Tokyo on November 18, 2008. Former deputy health minister Takehiko Yamaguchi, 66, and his wife Michiko, 61, were found dead on November 18 with stab wounds to the chest at the front door of their home. Yamaguchi once served as a directors at the ministry's troubled pension division. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Police officers inspect a murder site where a former Japanese deputy health minister and his wife were killed at Saitama city, suburban Tokyo on November 18, 2008. Former deputy health minister Takehiko Yamaguchi, 66, and his wife Michiko, 61, were found dead on November 18 with stab wounds to the chest at the front door of their home. Yamaguchi once served as a directors at the ministry's troubled pension division.

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