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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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A man sells portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) and his father in Bangkok on December 5, 2008. The revered monarch turned 81 on December 5, 2008 but pulled out of his customary birthday address the previous day due to illness, ending hopes that he might offer guidance on a way out of the nation's long-running political crisis.
A man sells portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) and his father in Bangkok on December 5, 2008. The revered monarch turned 81 on December 5, 2008 but pulled out of his customary birthday address the previous day due to illness, ending hopes that he might offer guidance on a way out of the nation's long-running political crisis.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C), accompanied by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) and Queen Sirikit, attends the Trooping of the Colour, an annual military parade, in Bangkok's Royal Plaza December 2, 2008. The Thai King, the world's longest reigning monarch, will turn 81 years old on December 5.
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center left, and Queen Sirikit, center right, look on during trooping of the colors ceremonies Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The ceremony is marked each year when Royal guard renew their oath to the King. Thailand, which is currently in the grips of a political crisis has in the past looked to the monarchy to resolves the nations problems.
Photo taken December 2, 2008 shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sitting next to Queen Sirikit (unseen) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok. Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej is "mildly" sick and cannot deliver his annual birthday-eve speech, the crown prince said on December 4. "His Majesty the King is mildly sick," Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn said on national radio.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - DECEMBER 02: King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand reviews the honor guard during the trooping of the colors to honor the King's 80th birthday at the Royal Plaza on December 2, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Today, the Royal Guards renew their allegiance to the King which marks the start of his birthday celebrations. King Bhumibol will turn 81 on December 5, 2008.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (L) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008. Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, world's longest-reigning monarch celebrates his 81st birthday on December 5.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (unseen) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008. Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, world's longest-reigning monarch celebrates his 81st birthday on December 5.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (L) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008. Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, world's longest-reigning monarch celebrates his 81st birthday on December 5.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 15: King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand (C) arrive to the Royal Crematorium to perform the symbolic cremation for the late Princess Galyani Vadhana on November 15, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away on January 2 this year at the age of 84 after a long battle with abdominal cancer.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - NOVEMBER 15: King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand (C) leave the Royal Crematorium after performing the symbolic cremation for the late Princess Galyani Vadhana on November 15, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away on January 2 this year at the age of 84 after a long battle with abdominal cancer.
A portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) faces a portrait of his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana as Thais gather to observe the procession for her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening.
In this photo released by Bureau of the Royal Household, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, lights the joss sticks and candles as Queen Sirikit, right, looks on while attending the religious rites for his elder sister, late Princess Galyani Vadhana, portrait at left, at the Dusit Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. A grand cremation ceremony for the princess will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the royal ground in the capital. The ceremony, attended by more than 100 Buddhist monks, is also promising a temporary halt to the country's long-running divisive political conflict.
In this photo released by Bureau of the Royal Houosehold, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit attend the religious rites for his elder sister, late Princess Galyani Vadhana, portrait at right, at the Dusit Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. A grand cremation ceremony for the princess will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the royal ground in the capital. The ceremony, attended by more than 100 Buddhist monks, is also promising a temporary halt to the country's long-running divisive political conflict.
Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit take part in a pre-funeral ceremony for 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, scheduled from November 14-19.
Thai's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L), with Queen Sirikit by his side, raises a white tiered umbrella to the summit of the royal funeral pyre, during a pre-funeral ceremony for 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.
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