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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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BANGKOK, THAILAND - DECEMBER 5: In this Royal Household Bureau handout photo, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit (R) wave to the crowd from the balcony of the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace on December 5, 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand. Ten of thousands of people across the country celebrated the king's birthday, world's longest reigning monarch, with prayers and festivals.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - DECEMBER 5: In this Royal Household Bureau handout photo, (L to R) Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L), Queen Sirikit (C) and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn greets a crowd from the balcony of the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace on December 5, 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand. Ten of thousands of people across the country celebrated the king's birthday, world's longest reigning monarch, with prayers and festivals.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) waves to the crowds next to Queen Sirikit (C) and Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) during the celebration of his 80th birthday at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his birthday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) looks to the crowds next to Queen Sirikit (R) during his 80th birthday celebrations at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) sits next to Queen Sirikit during his 80th birthday celebrations at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) waves to the crowds next to Queen Sirikit (C) and Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) during his 80th birthday celebrations at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) waves to the crowds next to Queen Sirikit during his 80th birthday celebrations at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit (R) look out at Thais dressed in yellow shirts waving the national flag as they past by along a street in Bangkok, 05 December 2007. More than 100,000 people lined the streets around Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace to cheer Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrated his 80th birthday.
In this photo released by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, accompanied by Queen Sirikit, center, and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, waves to the cheering crowd from the balcony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Thailand celebrated Bhumibol's 80th birthday Wednesday with festivities, prayers and a nationwide effort to wear yellow, the color that symbolizes devotion to the world's longest reigning monarch.
In this photo released by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, accompanied by Queen Sirikit, center, and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, waves to cheering crowd from the balcony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Thailand celebrated Bhumibol's 80th birthday Wednesday with festivities, prayers and a nationwide effort to wear yellow _ the color that symbolizes devotion to the world's longest reigning monarch.
In this photo released by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, accompanied by Queen Sirikit, center, and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, waves to cheering crowd from the balcony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Thailand celebrated Bhumibol's 80th birthday Wednesday with festivities, prayers and a nationwide effort to wear yellow _ the color that symbolizes devotion to the world's longest reigning monarch.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, waves back to people waving flags as Queen Sirikit looks on during the ceremony celebrating his birthday in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Thailand celebrated King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th birthday Wednesday with festivities, prayers and a nationwide effort to wear yellow _ the color that symbolizes devotion to the world's longest reigning monarch.
In this photo released by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, right, gives his annual birthday speech to senior government officials led by Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, 2nd from left, at Chitralada Palace in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. In his speech, the aging King Bhumibol called for his countrymen to be united in order to safeguard the nation, but gave no clues as to what may be the future shape of the country's monarchy. The king will turn 80 on Dec. 5, 2007.
This combo picture shows (L-R) Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C) taking steps with the help of a walker while leaving hospital in Bangkok, 07 November 2007, and four undated pictures showing King Bhumibol Adulyadej dressed in green, brown, blue and purple jackets as he attends the same hospital. Millions of Thais are taking their fashion cues not from glossy magazines or television shows, but by mimicking the wardrobe choices of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turned 80 on 05 December 2007. For more than a year, people across the country have adopted an informal national uniform of wearing yellow shirts or jackets, the colour associated with Mondays, the day of the week when the king was born. That is, until last month, when the king was released after nearly four weeks in hospital where he received treatment for what doctors diagnosed as irregular blood flow to the brain. He emerged from the hospital in a pink blazer and black trousers, and sparked an overnight craze for all things pink, which is now seen as a symbol of the king's good health.
This combo picture shows (L-R) Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C) taking steps with the help of a walker while leaving hospital in Bangkok, 07 November 2007, and four undated pictures showing King Bhumibol Adulyadej dressed in green, brown, blue and purple jackets as he attends the same hospital. Thailand on 04 December 2007 kicks off lavish celebrations for King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th birthday, as the nation heads into elections following a coup that thrust him into the political spotlight. The king gives his annual address to the nation late 04 December, one day before his birthday which will be celebrated with a string of sacred royal processions that tens of thousands of Thais are expected to attend.
A picture dated 02 December 2007 shows Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) along with Queen Sirikit and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (L) arrive on the pavilion during the annual trooping of the colors as part of the celebration of King's birthday in Bangkok. Revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 04 December 2007 called for national unity as the country heads into a divisive election meant to restore democracy after a military coup last year. The king delivered his annual address to the nation on the eve of his 80th birthday, which will be celebrated with a series of sacred processions around Bangkok's glittering palaces where tens of thousands of people are expected to gather.
A picture dated 02 December 2007 shows Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit attending an annual trooping of the colors as part of the celebration of King's birthday in Bangkok. Revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 04 December 2007 called for national unity as the country heads into a divisive election meant to restore democracy after a military coup last year. The king delivered his annual address to the nation on the eve of his 80th birthday, which will be celebrated with a series of sacred processions around Bangkok's glittering palaces where tens of thousands of people are expected to gather.
