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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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    • Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic reacts after winning his quarterfinal match 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 against Sweden's Robin Soderling during the  Brisbane International tennis tournament held in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. From AP Photo by Tertius Pickard.

      Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic reacts after winning his quarterfinal match 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 against Sweden's Robin Soderling during the Brisbane International tennis tournament held in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

    • Florida Gators David Nelson (R) catches a touchdown pass next to Oklahoma Sooners Keenan Clayton (L) during the fourth quarter in the NCAA's BCS National Championship football game in Miami, January 8, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Florida Gators David Nelson (R) catches a touchdown pass next to Oklahoma Sooners Keenan Clayton (L) during the fourth quarter in the NCAA's BCS National Championship football game in Miami, January 8, 2009.

    • Aboriginal traditional dancers from Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory who call themselves the "Chooky Dancers" perform during a media preview for the Sydney Festival on January 9, 2009. The Chooky Dancers, who have become an international hit on the internet after their unique dance interpretation of Zorba the Greek, will perform at the Sydney Festival which will be held on January 10-31. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Aboriginal traditional dancers from Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory who call themselves the "Chooky Dancers" perform during a media preview for the Sydney Festival on January 9, 2009. The Chooky Dancers, who have become an international hit on the internet after their unique dance interpretation of Zorba the Greek, will perform at the Sydney Festival which will be held on January 10-31.

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    • An Israeli attack helicopter fires flares as seen from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel early Thursday, ripping through a crowded nursing home and threatening to open a new front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with a bloody offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 people. From AP Photo by Ariel Schalit.

      An Israeli attack helicopter fires flares as seen from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel early Thursday, ripping through a crowded nursing home and threatening to open a new front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with a bloody offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 people.

    • Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen in this aerial view taken from a passenger aircraft flying over Nepal at a height of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet), November 9, 2008. Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range along the border of Nepal and Tibet. In background is the Tibetan Plateau. Picture taken November 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen in this aerial view taken from a passenger aircraft flying over Nepal at a height of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet), November 9, 2008. Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range along the border of Nepal and Tibet. In background is the Tibetan Plateau. Picture taken November 9, 2008.

    • A Tibetan man ploughs a field near Gyabon Hamlet located near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 9, 2008. An envoy to the Dalai Lama said on Thursday Chinese negotiators had shown a willingness to engage with the Tibetan side during recent talks, despite major differences on important issues. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A Tibetan man ploughs a field near Gyabon Hamlet located near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 9, 2008. An envoy to the Dalai Lama said on Thursday Chinese negotiators had shown a willingness to engage with the Tibetan side during recent talks, despite major differences on important issues.

    • The summit of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, is covered in cloud as climbers from the Olympic torch relay team reach the top in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 8, 2008. Heavy snowfall during the past week had hampered efforts for the Olympic torch's ascent, but the team of 31 Chinese climbers, 22 of them ethnic Tibetans, reached Everest's summit with the Olympic flame this morning. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The summit of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, is covered in cloud as climbers from the Olympic torch relay team reach the top in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 8, 2008. Heavy snowfall during the past week had hampered efforts for the Olympic torch's ascent, but the team of 31 Chinese climbers, 22 of them ethnic Tibetans, reached Everest's summit with the Olympic flame this morning.

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Historic re-enactor Ralph Archbold, right, as Benjamin Franklin, places a ring on the finger of Linda Wilde, who portrays Betsy Ross, as they exchange wedding vows during their real life wedding ceremony officiated by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, center,  in front of Independence Hall, Thursday July 3, 2008, in Philadelphia. The groom, who has portrayed Franklin since 1973, and his bride are both attired in Colonial-era formal wear. From AP Photo by Tom Mihalek.

Historic re-enactor Ralph Archbold, right, as Benjamin Franklin, places a ring on the finger of Linda Wilde, who portrays Betsy Ross, as they exchange wedding vows during their real life wedding ceremony officiated by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, center, in front of Independence Hall, Thursday July 3, 2008, in Philadelphia. The groom, who has portrayed Franklin since 1973, and his bride are both attired in Colonial-era formal wear.

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Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge through a broken window in an unoccupied condominium unit in Philadelphia , Friday, March 14, 2008. As America's housing market has foundered, homeowners who bought into newly rising projects at just the wrong time have found themselves marooned in stalled, abandoned or largely unoccupied developments with little place to turn, placing a strain on them and municipalities forced to pick up the pieces. From AP Photo by Matt Rourke.

Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge through a broken window in an unoccupied condominium unit in Philadelphia , Friday, March 14, 2008. As America's housing market has foundered, homeowners who bought into newly rising projects at just the wrong time have found themselves marooned in stalled, abandoned or largely unoccupied developments with little place to turn, placing a strain on them and municipalities forced to pick up the pieces.

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Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge through a broken window in an unoccupied condominium unit in Philadelphia , Friday, March 14, 2008. As America's housing market has foundered, homeowners who bought into newly rising projects at just the wrong time have found themselves marooned in stalled, abandoned or largely unoccupied developments with little place to turn, placing a strain on them and municipalities forced to pick up the pieces. From AP Photo by Matt Rourke.

Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge through a broken window in an unoccupied condominium unit in Philadelphia , Friday, March 14, 2008. As America's housing market has foundered, homeowners who bought into newly rising projects at just the wrong time have found themselves marooned in stalled, abandoned or largely unoccupied developments with little place to turn, placing a strain on them and municipalities forced to pick up the pieces.

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Ralph Archbold, left, portraying Benjamin Franklin, tosses a time capsule into a hole beside the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. A ceremony was held Thursday along the parkway to mark its 100th anniversary. From AP Photo by Matt Rourke.

Ralph Archbold, left, portraying Benjamin Franklin, tosses a time capsule into a hole beside the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. A ceremony was held Thursday along the parkway to mark its 100th anniversary.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza listens as Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza listens as Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (not pictured) on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (not pictured) on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) signs the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) on October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee listens as  US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee listens as US Secretary of State Condoleezza speaks during the signing of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement October 10, 2008 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC. The United States and India signed the pact to open up sales of civilian nuclear technology to India for the first time in three decades.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks during the signing of the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks during the signing of the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza signs the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (not pictured) in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement  in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement  in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement  in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Condoleezza (R) after signing the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the US State department in Washington, DC on October 10, 2008. The agreement lifts the ban on US-Indian civilian nuclear trade.

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