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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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    • Becky Markley holds the Wittelbach diamond, a rare 35.6 carat 17th century grey-blue diamond, at Christie's auction house in London, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The diamond was part of the dowry of the Infanta Mararita Teresa upon her engagement to Leopold I of Austria, given by her father King Philip IV of Spain, and is expected to sell for some 9 million pounds, ($ 15 million, euro 10.4 million ), at auction on Dec. 10. From AP Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT.

      Becky Markley holds the Wittelbach diamond, a rare 35.6 carat 17th century grey-blue diamond, at Christie's auction house in London, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The diamond was part of the dowry of the Infanta Mararita Teresa upon her engagement to Leopold I of Austria, given by her father King Philip IV of Spain, and is expected to sell for some 9 million pounds, ($ 15 million, euro 10.4 million ), at auction on Dec. 10.

    • A Muslim shouts and burns an effigy of what they say represent 'terrorism', during a protest against Mumbai's recent attacks, in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Palaniappan Chidambaram, India's new home minister said on Friday last week's Mumbai attacks had revealed security lapses and that evidence clearly showed longtime enemies from Pakistan were responsible. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A Muslim shouts and burns an effigy of what they say represent 'terrorism', during a protest against Mumbai's recent attacks, in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Palaniappan Chidambaram, India's new home minister said on Friday last week's Mumbai attacks had revealed security lapses and that evidence clearly showed longtime enemies from Pakistan were responsible.

    • NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04:  Actor Harold Pirraneau attends the 2008 Stockings with Care celebrity bartending night at Bar 13 on December 4, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Actor Harold Pirraneau attends the 2008 Stockings with Care celebrity bartending night at Bar 13 on December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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    • A memorial tribute to shoe mogul Thomas Bata is shown at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto September 3, 2008. Bata died earlier this week at the age of 93. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A memorial tribute to shoe mogul Thomas Bata is shown at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto September 3, 2008. Bata died earlier this week at the age of 93.

    • A visitor takes a close look at a photo by French photographer Bettina Rheims during the inauguration of her exhibition "Can You Find Happiness?" on March 7, 2008 at the c/o-Gallery in Berlin. The exhibition runs from March 8 to May 11, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A visitor takes a close look at a photo by French photographer Bettina Rheims during the inauguration of her exhibition "Can You Find Happiness?" on March 7, 2008 at the c/o-Gallery in Berlin. The exhibition runs from March 8 to May 11, 2008.

    • Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.

    • People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) visits mentally handicapped children as they draw at the Nuevo Amanecer Institute in the suburb of San Pedro Garza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) visits mentally handicapped children as they draw at the Nuevo Amanecer Institute in the suburb of San Pedro Garza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero (L) signs autographs after unveiling a monumental Horse sculpture at the Macroplaza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero (L) signs autographs after unveiling a monumental Horse sculpture at the Macroplaza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) and Nuevo Leon Governor Jose Natividad Gonzalez (R) leave the Macroplaza after the unveiling of a monumental Horse sculpture (rear) in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) and Nuevo Leon Governor Jose Natividad Gonzalez (R) leave the Macroplaza after the unveiling of a monumental Horse sculpture (rear) in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) signs autographs after unveiling a monumental Horse sculpture (rear) at the Macroplaza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero (C) signs autographs after unveiling a monumental Horse sculpture (rear) at the Macroplaza in the northern city of Monterrey February 1, 2008. The bronze sculpture was purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber.

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Jose Antonio Gonzalez (L), Dean of the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, grants a Honoris Causa Degree to Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) at the Mederos campus in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey January 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Jose Antonio Gonzalez (L), Dean of the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, grants a Honoris Causa Degree to Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) at the Mederos campus in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey January 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber.

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Jose Antonio Gonzalez (C), Dean of the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, grants a Honoris Causa Degree to Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) at the Mederos campus in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey January 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Jose Antonio Gonzalez (C), Dean of the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, grants a Honoris Causa Degree to Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) at the Mederos campus in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey January 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city by the Construction Industry Chamber.

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Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero (R) receives the Doctor Honoris Causa of the Nuevo Leon University from rector Jose Antonio Gonzalez Treviño, at the theatre of the university, 31 January 2008 in Monterrey, in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. Botero is in Mexico to inaugurate an exhibition of 78 of his paintings about the Abu Ghraib jail. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero (R) receives the Doctor Honoris Causa of the Nuevo Leon University from rector Jose Antonio Gonzalez Treviño, at the theatre of the university, 31 January 2008 in Monterrey, in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. Botero is in Mexico to inaugurate an exhibition of 78 of his paintings about the Abu Ghraib jail.

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Colombia's artist Fernando Botero, right, accepts an Honoris Causa degree from University Dean, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey for the opening of his art exhibit on Abu Ghraib prison. From AP Photo by .

Colombia's artist Fernando Botero, right, accepts an Honoris Causa degree from University Dean, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey for the opening of his art exhibit on Abu Ghraib prison.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero (L) talks about his Abu Ghraib exihibition during a news conference at Arts Center in the northern city of Monterrey January 30, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero (L) talks about his Abu Ghraib exihibition during a news conference at Arts Center in the northern city of Monterrey January 30, 2008. Botero is in Monterrey to attend the opening of his Abu Ghraib exhibition and a monumental bronze sculpture of a horse, purchased for the city.

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Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (R) signs autographs in front of his horse sculpture at Brandenburger Gate in Berlin September 24, 2007. Several of Botero's sculptures will be on public displayl until November 25 in the German capital. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (R) signs autographs in front of his horse sculpture at Brandenburger Gate in Berlin September 24, 2007. Several of Botero's sculptures will be on public displayl until November 25 in the German capital.

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A sculpture by Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) is lowered into position in front of the Berlin's cathedral 20 September 2007. Botero who is considered by many to be one of the most important modern artists in Latin America has 16 pieces on show in Berlin From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A sculpture by Colombian artist Fernando Botero (R) is lowered into position in front of the Berlin's cathedral 20 September 2007. Botero who is considered by many to be one of the most important modern artists in Latin America has 16 pieces on show in Berlin

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Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (C), Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) and Colombian Ambassador Noemi Sanin (L) listen to traditional Colombian music during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007 From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (C), Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) and Colombian Ambassador Noemi Sanin (L) listen to traditional Colombian music during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007

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Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (L) and Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) listen to traditional Colombian music during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007 From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (L) and Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) listen to traditional Colombian music during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007

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Colombian Ambassador Noemi Sanin (L) awards compatriot painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (C) 'La Gran Cruz de San Carlos' medal next to Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007 From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Colombian Ambassador Noemi Sanin (L) awards compatriot painter and sculptor Fernando Botero (C) 'La Gran Cruz de San Carlos' medal next to Spanish Culture Minister Carmen Calvo (R) during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Madrid, 19 April 2007

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Colombia's painter Fernando Botero, left, greets bullfighter Luis Bolivar in Medellin, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. From AP Photo by Luis Benavides.

Colombia's painter Fernando Botero, left, greets bullfighter Luis Bolivar in Medellin, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007.

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Fernando Botero's bronze sculptures, Male Torso,left, and Man Walking, are displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

Fernando Botero's bronze sculptures, Male Torso,left, and Man Walking, are displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Horse, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Horse, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Reclining Woman, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Reclining Woman, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Reclining Woman, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Reclining Woman, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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A man walks past Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Head, stands in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

A man walks past Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Head, stands in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Man on Horse, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.

Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture, Man on Horse, is displayed in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The Columbian artist's cherished concept "art is deformation" is based on his belief that art is to transform reality.

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