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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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    • Heerenveen goalkeeper Kenny Steppe fails to stop a shot on goal from a free kick allowing Braga to score 2-1 during their UEFA Cup group E soccer match at Abe Lenstra stadium in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008. Braga won with a 2-1 score. From AP Photo by PETER DEJONG.

      Heerenveen goalkeeper Kenny Steppe fails to stop a shot on goal from a free kick allowing Braga to score 2-1 during their UEFA Cup group E soccer match at Abe Lenstra stadium in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008. Braga won with a 2-1 score.

    • African artists perform during the show 'Afrika-Afrika' produced by Austrian multi-media artist Andre Heller in Dortmund December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      African artists perform during the show 'Afrika-Afrika' produced by Austrian multi-media artist Andre Heller in Dortmund December 4, 2008.

    • TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

      TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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    • Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.

    • People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.

    • A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.

    • European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe.

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An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
9 months ago: An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz.
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  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A cross-country skier warms up as he stands amongst hundreds of cross-country skis prior the start of the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Skiers race through the village La Punt during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Picture taken with a Fisheye lens. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers racing over the frozen lake Sils during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers racing over the frozen lake Sils during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers walk amongst hundreds of cross-country skis prior the start of the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Skiers race through the village La Punt during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Picture taken with a Fisheye lens. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Norway's cross-country skier Tor Arne Hetland (R) and Germany's Katrin Zeller pose for photographers after they won the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers racing over the frozen lake Sils during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Norway's Tor Arne Hetland and Germany's Katrin Zeller (R) celebrate after they won the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers prepare to race over the frozen lake Sils at the start of the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Tor Arne Hetland from Norway, right, gets a friendly pat from an unidentified fellow competitor after he won the 40th edition of the Engadin Skiing Marathon in the new record time 1 hour 24 minutes 30.5 seconds in S-chanf, south eastern Switzerland, on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Alessandro Della Bella.
  • Cross-country skiers walk amongst hundreds of cross-country skis prior to the start of the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Skiers race through the village La Punt during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Picture taken with 8mm Fisheye lens. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Norway's cross-country skier Tor Arne Hetland reacts after winning the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers race over the frozen lake Sils during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers climb a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers climb a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cross-country skiers climb a hill during the Engadin Ski Marathon near Sils March 9, 2008. More than 10,500 skiers participated in the 42.2 km race between Maloja and S-Chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Hundreds of competitors are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf, near St. Moritz, Switzerland, as they participate in the 40th edition of the annual Engadin Skiing Marathon, on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Alessandro Della Bella.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritzin south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Hundreds of competitors are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf, near St. Moritz, Switzerland, as they participate in the 40th edition of the annual Engadin Skiing Marathon, on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Alessandro Della Bella.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritzin south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Thousands of sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • Sportsmen and women are on their way from Maloja to S-Chanf  near St Moritz in south eastern Switzerland as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA.
  • A crowd of competitors ski from Maloja to S-Chanf, near St. Moritz, Switzerland, as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Alessandro Della Bella.
  • Hundreds of competitors ski from Maloja to S-Chanf, near St. Moritz, Switzerland, as they participate in the annual Engadin skiing marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Alessandro Della Bella.

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