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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.
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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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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.
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A Thai anti-government protestor wears a ski mask to cover his face early Friday morning, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Police warned students Friday to avoid street protests after a gunman shot and wounded two students demonstrating against Thailand's prime minister raising new fears of violence in the country's tense political crisis.
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A model displays a creation at the Raphus cucu 2009 Spring/Summer collection fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo September 5, 2008.
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Thai policemen rest as anti-government protesters are still holding demonstrations inside the Government House in Bangkok on September 05, 2008. Anti-government protesters stormed into Thai Government House compound on August 26 demanding Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej resign and that Thailand's democracy be curtailed, saying only 30 percent of seats in parliament should be elected.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces Judge David Groner as he agrees to a plea agreement and to resign from office in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan September 4, 2008.
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Serena Williams (L) and her sister Venus (R), both of the U.S., each react in this combination photo during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York September 3, 2008.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.
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Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, right, and his wife Wan Azizah arrive at Parliament house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Anwar took his place Thursday as a member of Malaysia's Parliament, a major step in his goal to topple the government weakened by electoral defeats and internal dissent.
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (R) and his wife Wan Azizah (L) arrive at a swearing in ceremony at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2008. Anwar Ibrahim will return to parliment after a ten year absence after winning a hotly contested by-election in northern Penang state tthat now will make him the parliamentary Leader of The Opposition. Anwar claimed a landslide victory this week in a by-election to return him to parliament, capping a stunning comeback after he was sacked as deputy premier in 1998 and jailed for sodomy and corruption.
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (R) and his wife Wan Azizah (L) arrive at a swearing in ceremony at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2008. Anwar Ibrahim will return to parliment after a ten year absence after winning a hotly contested by-election in northern Penang state tthat now will make him the parliamentary Leader of The Opposition. Anwar claimed a landslide victory this week in a by-election to return him to parliament, capping a stunning comeback after he was sacked as deputy premier in 1998 and jailed for sodomy and corruption.
Malaysia's leading opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim, left, and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, right, are seen after Ibrahim winning a by-election in Permatang Pauh, 370 kilometers (230 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26, 2008. Ibrahim won a landslide victory in a special parliamentary election Tuesday, strengthening his campaign to topple the government and become the next prime minister despite facing sodomy charges.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (R) and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (L) leave the polling station after casting their vote during the by-election in Penanti district of Pematang Pauh on August 26, 2008. Voting opened August 26 in a by-election that is expected to return Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to parliament after a decade-long absence. Anwar, a former deputy premier who was sacked in 1998 and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges, held the seat of Permatang Pauh in his home state of Penang from 1982-1999.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) waves to his supporters while he leaves the polling station after casting his vote during the by-election in Penanti district of Pematang Pauh on August 26, 2008. Voting opened August 26 in a by-election that is expected to return Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to parliament after a decade-long absence. Anwar, a former deputy premier who was sacked in 1998 and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges, held the seat of Permatang Pauh in his home state of Penang from 1982-1999.
Malaysian opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim (R) gives a thumb-up while his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (L) looks on as he casts his vote during the by-election in Penanti district of Pematang Pauh on August 26, 2008. Voting opened August 26 in a by-election that is expected to return Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to parliament after a decade-long absence. Anwar, a former deputy premier who was sacked in 1998 and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges, held the seat of Permatang Pauh in his home state of Penang from 1982-1999.
Malaysian former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, right, talks to reporters after casting his vote at Permatang Puah in Malaysia, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. Anwar Ibrahim was pitted against a governing coalition candidate in Permatang Pauh, a district in the northern industrial state of Penang. Results were expected late Tuesday.
Malaysia's opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim (C) and wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (2nd L) leave after casting their votes in a by-election in Permatang Pauh, 370 km (230 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, August 26, 2008. Voters cast their ballots in the by-election on Tuesday that could return opposition icon Anwar Ibrahim to parliament, the first step in his bid to take power.
Malaysia's opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim (C) leaves after casting his vote in a by-election in Permatang Pauh, 370 km (230 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, August 26, 2008. Voters cast their ballots in the by-election on Tuesday that could return opposition icon Anwar Ibrahim to parliament, the first step in his bid to take power.
Malaysian opposition People Justice Party figurehead Anwar Ibrahim (L) with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (2nd R) and Lim Kit Siang (2nd R) celebrate victory while his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (R) looks on after the announcement of the by-election results in Permatang Pauh on August 26, 2008. The vote in his home state of Penang cemented a stunning comeback for Anwar, who was sacked as deputy premier a decade ago and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges widely seen as politically motivated.
Malaysian opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim (L) with his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (C) and unidentified officials celebrate his victory during the by-election in Permatang Pauh on August 26, 2008. The vote in his home state of Penang cemented a stunning comeback for Anwar, who was sacked as deputy premier a decade ago and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges widely seen as politically motivated.
Malaysia's opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim arrives for a news conference in Permatang Pauh some 370 kms north of Kuala Lumpur on August 17, 2008. Anwar Ibrahim accused the government of using dirty tricks to disrupt his campaign to return to parliament in a by-election. The August 26 ballot in Anwar's home state of Penang is also seen as a test of his popularity after a young male aide accused him of sodomy the same charge that saw him jailed a decade ago.
Malaysia's opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim (R) speaks during a news conferences as his wife Wan Azizah looks on in Permatang Pauh some 370 kms north of Kuala Lumpur on August 17, 2008. Anwar Ibrahim accused the government of using dirty tricks to disrupt his campaign to return to parliament in a by-election. The August 26 ballot in Anwar's home state of Penang is also seen as a test of his popularity after a young male aide accused him of sodomy the same charge that saw him jailed a decade ago.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, right, shakes hand with supporters after his nomination in Permatang Pauh, northern Malaysia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Anwar filed nomination papers Saturday for a Parliament by-election that he is expected to win easily, the first step in his bid to bring down the government and become prime minister.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, right, and his wife Wan Azizah wave after nomination in Permatang Pauh, northern Malaysia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Anwar filed nomination papers Saturday for a Parliament by-election that he is expected to win easily, the first step in his bid to bring down the government and become prime minister.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, left, and his wife Wan Azizah wave after nomination in Permatang Pauh, northern Malaysia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Anwar filed nomination papers Saturday for a Parliament by-election that he is expected to win easily, the first step in his bid to bring down the government and become prime minister.
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