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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 24:  (L-R)  Kobe Bryant #10, LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #6 of the United States wait to receive the gold medal after defeating Spain in the men's basketball final during Day 16 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images.
2 months ago: BEIJING - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Kobe Bryant #10, LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #6 of the United States wait to receive the gold medal after defeating Spain in the men's basketball final during Day 16 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) goes up to score against the Chicago Bulls Ben Gordon during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) drives past Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) goes up to score against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) makes a steal from Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden, center, gets fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, as guard Derek Fisher looks on during the first half of an NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. From AP Photo by Chris Carlson.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant slam dunks against the Detroit Pistons during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 14, 2008. Bryant overtook Larry Bird and Gary Payton to reach 22nd on the all-time NBA scoring list, during the game. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (R) lines up on the free throw line beside Detroit Pistons Rasheed Wallace during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts during their loss to the Detroit Pistons in their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) protests a foul called on him during their NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles, November 14, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons dive for a loose ball on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons get set for play on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons get set for play on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Arron Affalo #28 of the Detroit Pistons on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for a foul shot against the Detroit Pistons on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Kwame Brown #38 of the Detroit Pistons on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Detroit Pistons on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons embrace before the game on November 14, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Pistons won 106-95. From Getty Images.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left and Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson, right, fight for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Los Angeles. Pistons won 106-95. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) drives between Los Angeles Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic (10), of Serbia, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 12:  Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets talks with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers  at the New Orleans Arena on November 12, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Lakers defeated the Hornets 93-86. From Getty Images.
  • NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 12:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers  makes a shot over David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on November 12, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Lakers defeated the Hornets 93-86. From Getty Images.
  • NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 12:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers  makes a shot over Devin Brown #23 of the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on November 12, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Lakers defeated the Hornets 93-86. From Getty Images.
  • NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 12:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on November 12, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Lakers defeated the Hornets 93-86. From Getty Images.
  • New Orleans Hornets guard Mike James (5) shoot between Los Angeles Lakers' Trevor Ariza (3) and guard Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • New Orleans Hornets forward James Posey, rear, guards Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant leans toward New Orleans Hornets' Morris Peterson in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (L) drives past Dallas Mavericks center DeSagana Diop in the first half of their NBA  basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (R) keeps tips the ball away from Dallas Mavericks guard Jerry Stackhouse in a tip off during the. second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • DALLAS - NOVEMBER 11:  Forward Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets a slam dunk against Gerald Green #8 of the Dallas Mavericks on November 11, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. From Getty Images.
  • DALLAS - NOVEMBER 11:  Forward Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during play against the Dallas Mavericks on November 11, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. From Getty Images.
  • DALLAS - NOVEMBER 11:  Guard Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. From Getty Images.
  • Dallas Mavericks guard Gerald Green (R) is called for the blocking foul as Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant takes the ball to the basket in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 11, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, tries to get around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Dallas. Los Angeles won 106-99. From AP Photo by Matt Slocum.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks guard Gerald Green defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Dallas. From AP Photo by Matt Slocum.
  • Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (L) goes up to shoot past Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) and Pau Gasol of Spain shout encouragement to teammates during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant celebrates scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (C) dishes off past Houston Rockets' Ron Artest (L) and Rafer Alston during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) goes up to score against the Houston Rockets during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) goes up to shoot against Houston Rockets Yao Ming during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (R) drives past Houston Rockets Ron Artest during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after scoring in the closing minutes of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Los Angeles. At left is Lakers forward Lamar Odom. From AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill.


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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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