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.
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.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, reacts, as she sits next to Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband, during a transatlantic dinner at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008.
Manny Pacquiao of Philippines poses next to a sign promoting his welterweight fight with Oscar De la Hoya of the U.S. as he arrives at a resort in Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday December 12, 2008. Pacquiao and De La Hoya will meet for a 12-round fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 6.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: The Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group pose for a photo with the LA Galaxy after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.
DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy.
Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."
Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.
A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer.
England's opening batsmen Alastair Cook (R) and AndrewStrauss (L) walk off at lunch during the fifth day of the fourth npower Test against South Africa at The Brit Oval cricket ground, London, on August 11, 2008.
South Africa's Morne Morkel (L) looks on as England's Alastair Cook (C) and AndrewStrauss (R) rack up the runs during the fifth day of the fourth npower Test between England and South Africa at The Brit Oval cricket ground, London, on August 11, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (R) plays a shot during the fifth day of the fourth npower Test between England and South Africa at The Brit Oval cricket ground, in London, on August 11, 2008.
England's openers Alistair Cook (L) and AndrewStrauss (R) are pictured during the fifth day of the fourth npower Test between England and South Africa at The Brit Oval cricket ground, in London, on August 11, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (L) edges a ball from South Africa's Morne Morkel to slip to lose his wicket during the third day of the third test cricket match at Edgbaston, Birmingham , central England, on August 1 2008.
South Africa's Andre Nel (L) celebrates with his team-mates after taking the wicket of England's AndrewStrauss (C) during the first day of the third test cricket match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, central England, on July 30, 2008.
South African players wait for the third umpire's verdict on the catch of AB De Villiers off England's AndrewStrauss (L) during the second test match only for the third umpire to rule it not out at Headingley, Leeds, northern England, on July 18, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss, right, speaks to umpire Billy Bowden before leaving the pitch during the final day of the first test against South Africa at Lord's cricket ground, London, Monday July 14, 2008. It was later reported that Strauss had left Lords for the birth of his child.
England's AndrewStrauss, right, is congratulated by teammate Kevin Pietersen after reaching his century on the fourth day of his side's second cricket test match against New Zealand at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England, Monday May 26, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss, right, is congratulated by teammate Kevin Pietersen after reaching his century on the fourth day of his side's second cricket test match against New Zealand at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England, Monday May 26, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss, right, keeps the ball from New Zealand bowler Iain O'Bien on the fourth day of their second cricket test match at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England, Monday May 26, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (R) and captain Michael Vaughan (L) look at the bad weather from the players balcony before the third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lords cricket ground, London, England, on May 17, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (R) and captain Michael Vaughan (L) look at the bad weather from the players balcony before the third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lords cricket ground, London, England, on May 17, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (R) and captain Michael Vaughan (L) look at the bad weather from the players balcony before the third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lords cricket ground, London, England, on May 17, 2008.
England's opening batsmen AndrewStrauss (L) and Alastair Cook (R) during the second day of the first NPower Test against New Zealand at Lords cricket ground, London, on May 16, 2008.
England opening batsmen Alastair Cook (L) and AndrewStrauss (R) run between the wickets as they bat against New Zealand during the second day of the first NPower Test at Lords cricket ground, in London on May 16, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (L) celebrates with Paul Collingwood after catching New Zealand's Jacob Oram (unseen) during the second day of the first test cricket match against New Zealand at Lords in London May 16, 2008. ACTION IMAGES/Matthew Childs VIA.
England's AndrewStrauss (C) leaves the field with team mate Tim Ambrose (L) at the end of play on the third day of their third international cricket test match against New Zealand in Napier March 24, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss (L) is applauded by Michael Vaughan (C) and Paul Collingwood as he leaves the field at the end of play on the third day of their third international cricket test match against New Zealand in Napier March 24, 2008.
England's AndrewStrauss, left and Ian Bell celebrate their 100 run partnership in the second innings against New Zealand on the third day of the third international cricket test, at McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand, Monday, March 24, 2008.
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