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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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    • New Zealand's Brad Thorn reacts after the international rugby match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. From AP Photo by PAUL THOMAS.

      New Zealand's Brad Thorn reacts after the international rugby match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.

    • U.S. President George W. Bush walks into a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso in Lima November 22, 2008. The leaders are here to attend the APEC Summit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. President George W. Bush walks into a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso in Lima November 22, 2008. The leaders are here to attend the APEC Summit.

    • Villarreal's   Joan Capdevilla (down) fights for the ball with Valladolid 's  Pedro Lopez during their Spanish league football match at Madrigal Stadium  in Villarreal on November 22,2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Villarreal's Joan Capdevilla (down) fights for the ball with Valladolid 's Pedro Lopez during their Spanish league football match at Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal on November 22,2008.

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    • Presidential candidates, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (L), U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (C) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ), meet onstage between back to back Republican and Democratic debates at St Anselem's College in Manchester, New Hampshire in this file image from January 5, 2008. According to a November 21, 2008 New York Times report, Clinton has accepted Obama's offer for the post of U.S. Secretary of State. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Presidential candidates, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (L), U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (C) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ), meet onstage between back to back Republican and Democratic debates at St Anselem's College in Manchester, New Hampshire in this file image from January 5, 2008. According to a November 21, 2008 New York Times report, Clinton has accepted Obama's offer for the post of U.S. Secretary of State.

    • US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) attend a campaign rally in Orlando, Florida, in this file image from October 20, 2008. Clinton has accepted an offer from President-elect Barack Obama to become U.S. Secretary of State, the New York Times said on November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) attend a campaign rally in Orlando, Florida, in this file image from October 20, 2008. Clinton has accepted an offer from President-elect Barack Obama to become U.S. Secretary of State, the New York Times said on November 21, 2008.

    • A boy walks through a muddy puddle of water in a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Kibati, just north of the provincial capital city of Goma, on November 9, 2008. At least 100 cases of cholera have been reported in the Democratic republic of Congo's troubled eastern region, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF - Doctors Without Borders) said on November 4, 2008."There have been 69 cases of cholera in the four displaced persons camps around Goma over the past week, and 20 in Kitchanga. In Buturande, near Rutshuru, there are five to 10 new cases per day," the medical charity said in a statement. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A boy walks through a muddy puddle of water in a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Kibati, just north of the provincial capital city of Goma, on November 9, 2008. At least 100 cases of cholera have been reported in the Democratic republic of Congo's troubled eastern region, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF - Doctors Without Borders) said on November 4, 2008."There have been 69 cases of cholera in the four displaced persons camps around Goma over the past week, and 20 in Kitchanga. In Buturande, near Rutshuru, there are five to 10 new cases per day," the medical charity said in a statement.

    • GOMA, DR CONGO - NOVEMBER 10:  A Congolese boy, ill with Cholera, is treated in a clinic at the Don Bosko orphanage November 10, 2008  in the town of Goma, Congo. Over 250,000 people have been displaced after fighting erupted between the rebel CNDP and the army in the last several weeks. According to reports, violence continues despite a cease fire declared by (CNDP) rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda, whose stated goal is to defend Congo's Tutsi minority from Hutu militias and to bring down a corrupt government. From Getty Images.

      GOMA, DR CONGO - NOVEMBER 10: A Congolese boy, ill with Cholera, is treated in a clinic at the Don Bosko orphanage November 10, 2008 in the town of Goma, Congo. Over 250,000 people have been displaced after fighting erupted between the rebel CNDP and the army in the last several weeks. According to reports, violence continues despite a cease fire declared by (CNDP) rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda, whose stated goal is to defend Congo's Tutsi minority from Hutu militias and to bring down a corrupt government.

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New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (C) inspects the honour guard in Kabul November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (C) inspects the honour guard in Kabul November 5, 2008.

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New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (C) and Afghan defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak inspect the honour guard in Kabul November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (C) and Afghan defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak inspect the honour guard in Kabul November 5, 2008.

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New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus arrives for a meeting at the Afghan defence ministry in Kabul November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus arrives for a meeting at the Afghan defence ministry in Kabul November 5, 2008.

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New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (L) shakes hands with Afghan defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak in Kabul November 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

New commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia General David Petraeus (L) shakes hands with Afghan defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak in Kabul November 5, 2008.

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U.S. Central Command chief Gen. David Petraeus, center, inspects the Afghan guard of honor with Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak, right, after arriving at Defense Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. From AP Photo by Zabi Tamana.

U.S. Central Command chief Gen. David Petraeus, center, inspects the Afghan guard of honor with Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak, right, after arriving at Defense Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.

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U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hands with Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak after arriving at the ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. From AP Photo by Rahmat Gul.

U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hands with Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak after arriving at the ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.

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U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hand with Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak after arriving at the ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. From AP Photo by Rahmat Gul.

U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hand with Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak after arriving at the ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.

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In this picture released by Press Information Department, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, right, meets U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, center, and Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher, left, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday, Nov.3, 2008. Pakistan on Monday urged the general taking charge of America's two wars to halt missile attacks on militants in its border badlands and avert a backlash against the U.S. in a country vital to its fight against terrorism. From AP Photo by AP.

In this picture released by Press Information Department, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, right, meets U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, center, and Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher, left, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday, Nov.3, 2008. Pakistan on Monday urged the general taking charge of America's two wars to halt missile attacks on militants in its border badlands and avert a backlash against the U.S. in a country vital to its fight against terrorism.

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David Petraeus (L), the U.S. commander running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, meets Pakistani Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar in Rawalpindi November 3, 2008. Petraeus held talks on Monday with Pakistani leaders who told him to stop U.S. strikes on militants in Pakistani territory. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

David Petraeus (L), the U.S. commander running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, meets Pakistani Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar in Rawalpindi November 3, 2008. Petraeus held talks on Monday with Pakistani leaders who told him to stop U.S. strikes on militants in Pakistani territory.

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U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani as Pakistan's army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, right, looks on in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism. From AP Photo by B.K. Bangash.

U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani as Pakistan's army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, right, looks on in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism.

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U. S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, meets Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism. From AP Photo by B.K. Bangash.

U. S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, meets Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism.

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U. S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, meets Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism. From AP Photo by B.K. Bangash.

U. S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, meets Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Nov 3, 2008. Pakistani officials warned Gen. Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani greets General David Petraeus (L), the U.S. commander running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, during a meeting in Islamabad November 3, 2008. Petraeus held talks on Monday with Pakistani defence officials who told him Pakistan was fighting a war for its survival against militancy. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani greets General David Petraeus (L), the U.S. commander running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, during a meeting in Islamabad November 3, 2008. Petraeus held talks on Monday with Pakistani defence officials who told him Pakistan was fighting a war for its survival against militancy.

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U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, talks with Pakistan's Defense Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar during a meeting in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Gen. Petraeus, newly tasked with responsibility for America's two wars, arrived in Pakistan as part of his first international trip as head of the U.S. Central Command. Petraeus' trip signals Pakistan's crucial role in the fight against terrorism, particularly the escalating war in neighboring Afghanistan. From AP Photo by Anjum Naveed.

U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus, left, talks with Pakistan's Defense Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar during a meeting in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Gen. Petraeus, newly tasked with responsibility for America's two wars, arrived in Pakistan as part of his first international trip as head of the U.S. Central Command. Petraeus' trip signals Pakistan's crucial role in the fight against terrorism, particularly the escalating war in neighboring Afghanistan.

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This handout photo taken on November 3, 2008, shows Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari (R) speaking to the new commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia, General David Petraeus (C) and US Assistant Secretary of State, Richard Boucher (L) during their meeting in Islamabad. Zardari warned the new US commander for Iraq and Afghanistan that missile strikes on Pakistani territory were "counterproductive" and detrimental to the 'war on terror.' From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

This handout photo taken on November 3, 2008, shows Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari (R) speaking to the new commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia, General David Petraeus (C) and US Assistant Secretary of State, Richard Boucher (L) during their meeting in Islamabad. Zardari warned the new US commander for Iraq and Afghanistan that missile strikes on Pakistani territory were "counterproductive" and detrimental to the 'war on terror.'

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (2nd L) and Navy Admiral Mike Mullen (R), chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, watch as U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey, outgoing acting commander of the Centcom, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (2nd L) and Navy Admiral Mike Mullen (R), chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, watch as U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey, outgoing acting commander of the Centcom, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, reacts as Defense Secretary Robert Gates clap during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, reacts as Defense Secretary Robert Gates clap during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, listens as Defense Secretary Robert Gates speak to military personnel during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, listens as Defense Secretary Robert Gates speak to military personnel during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates clap as Navy Admiral Mike Mullen (R), chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates clap as Navy Admiral Mike Mullen (R), chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (R), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, speaks to military personnel as Defense Secretary Robert Gates listens during a change of command ceremony for the at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (R), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, speaks to military personnel as Defense Secretary Robert Gates listens during a change of command ceremony for the at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, shakes hands with Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a change of command ceremony for the at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus (L), incoming commander of the United States Central Command, shakes hands with Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a change of command ceremony for the at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, October 31, 2008. Petraeus takes charge on Friday of U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military headquarters that covers a volatile swathe of the world including the Middle East and parts of central and South Asia.

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