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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.

    • Former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian is transferred in an ambulance out of the Taipei County Hospital back to the Tucheng Detention Centre in Taipei County November 19, 2008. Chen was hospitalised on Sunday, after going on a hunger strike to protest his arrest on money-laundering and corruption allegations he claims are politically motivated, his lawyer said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian is transferred in an ambulance out of the Taipei County Hospital back to the Tucheng Detention Centre in Taipei County November 19, 2008. Chen was hospitalised on Sunday, after going on a hunger strike to protest his arrest on money-laundering and corruption allegations he claims are politically motivated, his lawyer said.

    • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Actress Lindsey Kraft arrives at the GQ Men of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont Hotel on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images by Getty Images for GQ.

      LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Lindsey Kraft arrives at the GQ Men of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont Hotel on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

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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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Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) stands with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
4 months ago: Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) stands with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit.
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  • Israeli lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman addresses the plenum during a session of parliament commemorating Israel's Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi, who was assassinated in 2001 by Palestinian militants, in Jerusalem October 29, 2008. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to apologise on Wednesday after Lieberman, an opposition lawmaker, said Mubarak should "get lost" unless he makes an official visit to the Jewish state. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israeli lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman attends a session of parliament commemorating Israel's Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi, who was assassinated in 2001 by Palestinian militants, in Jerusalem October 29, 2008. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to apologise on Wednesday after Lieberman,an opposition lawmaker, said Mubarak should "get lost" unless he makes an official visit to the Jewish state. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) appears near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (C) as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At left is Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani. UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon,  Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and Finland's President Tarja Halonen are also seen. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (From L) Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, UN secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime minister Ehud Olmert arrive to attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Isreal's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) stands with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Isreal's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) embraces Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) stands with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) embraces Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (from L to R) Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, UN secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja halonen and Israeli Prime minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • From left Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on Monday July 14, 2008 in Paris. From AP Photo by ERIC FEFERBERG.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At center is Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak , UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon (2nd L) and Finland's President Tarja Halonen (2nd R). Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (From R to L) Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Finland's President Tarja Halonen, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) stands with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) as Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (R) takes his place to attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, center and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, share a laugh during the Bastille day ceremonies in Paris, Syrian President Bashar Assad is seen in the background. Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by MICHEL SPINGLER.
  • From left to right, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on Sunday July 14, 2008 in Paris. From AP Photo by ERIC FEFERBERG.
  • From left Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on Monday July 14, 2008 in Paris. From AP Photo by ERIC FEFERBERG.
  • In this handout picture released by the Israeli government press office (GPO), Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif (R) receives his Israeli counterpart Olmert in the Red Sea resort of Sham el-Sheikh on June 24, 2008. Olmert and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak were expected to discuss the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip and Cairo's bid to broker a prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas which rules Gaza. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (C) as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At left is Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani. UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon,  Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and Finland's President Tarja Halonen are also seen. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, center and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, share a laugh during the Bastille day ceremonies in Paris, as Syrian President Bashar Assad is seen in the background Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by MICHEL SPINGLER.
  • (From R to L) Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Finland's President Tarja Halonen, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • From left Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on Monday July 14, 2008 in Paris. From AP Photo by ERIC FEFERBERG.
  • Syrian President Bashar Assad, stands at left, as Egytian President Hosni Mubarak, center, gestures toward Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as they speak on the viewing platform during Bastille day ceremonies in Paris, Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by Remy de la Mauviniere.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's spokesman Mark Regev brief the media after Olmert's meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Red Sea resort of Sham el-Sheikh on June 24, 2008. The two leaders were to discuss the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip and Cairo's bid to broker a prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas which rules Gaza. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's spokesman Mark Regev briefs the media after Olmert's meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Red Sea resort of Sham el-Sheikh on June 24, 2008. The two leaders were to discuss the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip and Cairo's bid to broker a prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas which rules Gaza. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • PARIS - JULY 14:  In this handout photo provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani speaks with Syrian President Bashar Assad as guest of honor United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon goes to greet Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Bastille Day on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Leaders joined Bastille Day celebrations by watching a military parade on the Champs-Elysees. The Union of the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brain child to increase ties and combat fundamentalism with the North African and Middle Eastern countries, now include all European Union member states on the insistence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. From Getty Images.
  • PARIS - JULY 14: Guest of honor United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks with Syrian President Bashar Assad as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stands with Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Bastille Day on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Leaders joined Bastille Day celebrations by watching a military parade on the Champs-Elysees. The Union of the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brain child to increase ties and combat fundamentalism with the North African and Middle Eastern countries, now include all European Union member states on the insistence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. From Getty Images.
  • PARIS - JULY 14:  In this handout photo provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), guest of honor United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks with Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Syrian President Bashar Assad as German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Bastille Day on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Leaders joined Bastille Day celebrations by watching a military parade on the Champs-Elysees. The Union of the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brain child to increase ties and combat fundamentalism with the North African and Middle Eastern countries, now include all European Union member states on the insistence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. From Getty Images.
  • Syrian President Bashar Assad, third from left, shakes hand with Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, left, as UN Secretary General  Ban Ki Moon, second from left, looks on and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, speaks with Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, prior to the Bastille Day parade in Paris, Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by REMY DE LA MAUVINIERE.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At center is Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak , UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon (2nd L) and Finland's President Tarja Halonen (2nd R). Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad glances back as Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) meets Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak (C) and UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon ton the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (From R to L) Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At center is Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak , UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon (2nd L) and Finland's President Tarja Halonen (2nd R). Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (From R to L) Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Finland's President Tarja Halonen, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris July 14, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (C) as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At left is Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani. UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon,  Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and Finland's President Tarja Halonen are also seen. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) reacts near Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad (C) as he arrives on the reviewing stand for the Bastille Day parade in Paris, July 14, 2008. At left is Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani. UN Secretary general Ban Ki-moon,  Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and Finland's President Tarja Halonen are also seen. Some 40 heads of state and government are in Paris following the Mediterranean summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • (from L to R) Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja halonen and Israeli Prime minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • From left to right, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, UN secretary General Ban ki-Moon, Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend the ceremony of the Bastille Day, on Sunday July 14, 2008 in Paris. From AP Photo by ERIC FEFERBERG.
  • Syrian President Bashar Assad, second left, shares a word with Qatar's Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, left, as Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, speaks with Finnish President Tarja Halonen, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, center, on the viewing platform during Bastille day ceremonies in Paris, Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by Remy de la Mauviniere.
  • Syrian President Bashar Assad, second left, shares a word with Qatar's Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, left, as Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, speaks with Finnish President Tarja Halonen, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, center, on the viewing platform during Bastille day ceremonies in Paris, Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by Remy de la Mauviniere.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, shakes hand with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, as  Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak look on, prior to the Bastille Day parade in Paris Monday July 14, 2008. Standing at right is Syrian President Bashar Assad who speaks with Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, unseen. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by REMY DE LA MAUVINIERE.
  • PARIS - JULY 14:  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discuss prior to the Bastille Day ceremony on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended the Champs-Elysees military parade , alongside other European, North African and Middle Eastern leaders, which has caused controversy due to Syria's tie to organisations classified as terrorist by the several countries. From Getty Images.
  • Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, center and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, are seen talking together during the Bastille day ceremonies in Paris. Monday July 14, 2008. Leaders from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the head of the United Nations gather in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade, one day after their Mediterranean Summit in the city. From AP Photo by MICHEL SPINGLER.


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Former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian is transferred in an ambulance out of the Taipei County Hospital back to the Tucheng Detention Centre in Taipei County November 19, 2008. Chen was hospitalised on Sunday, after going on a hunger strike to protest his arrest on money-laundering and corruption allegations he claims are politically motivated, his lawyer said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian is transferred in an ambulance out of the Taipei County Hospital back to the Tucheng Detention Centre in Taipei County November 19, 2008. Chen was hospitalised on Sunday, after going on a hunger strike to protest his arrest on money-laundering and corruption allegations he claims are politically motivated, his lawyer said.

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Ford Motor Co. Americas President Mark Fields speaks at the unveiling of the 2010 Mustang in Santa Monica, California November 18, 2008. Ford Motor Co unveiled a new version of its iconic Mustang sports car on Tuesday with an exterior that differs in every way from its predecessor, except for the roof panel. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ford Motor Co. Americas President Mark Fields speaks at the unveiling of the 2010 Mustang in Santa Monica, California November 18, 2008. Ford Motor Co unveiled a new version of its iconic Mustang sports car on Tuesday with an exterior that differs in every way from its predecessor, except for the roof panel.

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Calgary Flames defenceman Adrian Aucoin (C) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Jarome Iginla (12) and Todd Bertuzzi during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Calgary, Alberta November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Calgary Flames defenceman Adrian Aucoin (C) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Jarome Iginla (12) and Todd Bertuzzi during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Calgary, Alberta November 18, 2008.

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Ford Motor Co. Americas President Mark Fields speaks at the unveiling of the 2010 Mustang (blue and silver cars in background) in Santa Monica, California November 18, 2008. Ford Motor Co unveiled a new version of its iconic Mustang sports car on Tuesday with an exterior that differs in every way from its predecessor, except for the roof panel. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ford Motor Co. Americas President Mark Fields speaks at the unveiling of the 2010 Mustang (blue and silver cars in background) in Santa Monica, California November 18, 2008. Ford Motor Co unveiled a new version of its iconic Mustang sports car on Tuesday with an exterior that differs in every way from its predecessor, except for the roof panel.

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Colorado Avalanche Darcy Tucker (L) tries to deflect the puck on Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colorado Avalanche Darcy Tucker (L) tries to deflect the puck on Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta November 18, 2008.

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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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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James (R) celebrates with guard Mo Williams after he scored against the New Jersey Nets in the fourth period of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 18, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James (R) celebrates with guard Mo Williams after he scored against the New Jersey Nets in the fourth period of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 18, 2008.

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