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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C) and Queen Sirikit (R) observe the royal funeral pyre of his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, which is scheduled from November 14-19. Seen in the photo are Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2nd R) and Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (L).
Thai soldiers patrol the grounds, walking past a portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit, near Government House in Bangkok on October 08, 2008 a day after violent clashes rocked the Thai capital, leaving two people dead and hundreds injured. Dressed in khaki anti-riot gear, unarmed personnel from the army, navy and air force were deployed outside key government buildings including parliament -- focus of the deadly chaos.
This file photo taken on February 6, 2008 shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) speaking to Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej (front C) and members of his cabinet during the swearing-in ceremony at the palace in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his entire cabinet must resign over the scandal surrounding his TV cooking show, the Constitutional Court said on September 9, 2008.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) speaks to Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej (front C) and members of his cabinet during the swearing-in ceremony at the Palace in Bangkok on February 6, 2008. Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej unveiled his cabinet, bringing close aides to Thaksin Shinawatra back to government more than 16 months after the coup against him.
Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej leads his 36 cabinet members in a swearing in ceremony in front of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) at Chitrlada Palace in Bangkok February 6,2008. Thailand's new cabinet, packed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was sworn in on Wednesday, marking the return of elected government after a 2006 coup.
In this photo released by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailands King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit listen to monks pray near the coffin, seen at center, of the king's sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Wednesday Jan. 9, 2008. The praying is to mark the seventh day after Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died last Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of public mourning and a temporary halt to the country's tumultuous political activity. She was 84.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit attend a ceremony for late Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok January 2, 2008. The king declared a 100-day mourning period for palace officials and the funeral of the 84-year-old princess, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, would be held at Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace later on Wednesday, the statement said.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit attend a ceremony for late Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok January 2, 2008. The king declared a 100-day mourning period for palace officials and the funeral of the 84-year-old princess, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, would be held at Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace later on Wednesday, the statement said.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit light candles during a ceremony for late Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok January 2, 2008. The king declared a 100-day mourning period for palace officials and the funeral of the 84-year-old princess, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, would be held at Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace later on Wednesday, the statement said.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) attends a ceremony for late Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok January 2, 2008. The king declared a 100-day mourning period for palace officials and the funeral of the 84-year-old princess, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, would be held at Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace later on Wednesday, the statement said.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit attend to a ceremony for late Princess Galyani Vadhana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok January 2, 2008. The king declared a 100-day mourning period for palace officials and the funeral of the 84-year-old princess, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, would be held at Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace later on Wednesday, the statement said.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit (C) preside over the royal bathing ceremony of the late Thai Princess Galyani Vadhana at Grand Palace in Bangkok, 02 January 2008. Thailand mourned Princess Galyani, only sister of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death from cancer at the age of 84 also put a temporary halt to post-election coalition haggling.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) sits next to Queen Sirikit whilst presiding over the royal bathing ceremony of the late Thai Princess Galyani Vadhana at Grand Palace in Bangkok, 02 January 2008. Thailand mourned Princess Galyani, only sister of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death from cancer at the age of 84 also put a temporary halt to post-election coalition haggling.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit (C) light candles whilst presiding over the royal bathing ceremony of the late Thai Princess Galyani Vadhana at Grand Palace in Bangkok, 02 January 2008. Thailand mourned Princess Galyani, only sister of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death from cancer at the age of 84 also put a temporary halt to post-election coalition haggling.
This handout photo shows UN chief Ban Ki-moon (L) talking with Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C) and Queen Sirikit (R) at Chitralada Palace in Bangkok, 10 December 2007. Ban arrived 09 December for a three-day official visit and leaves for Indonesia 11 December to attend the UN's global-warming conference in Bali.
