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.
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.
A lone protestor stands outside the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. A rival group of protesters were hoping that Israeli player Shahar Peer would stand down from the tournament because of the killings in Gaza. Peer has rejected calls for her withdrawal from the tournament over Israel's operations in Gaza, saying she can take no responsibility for her nation's military action.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic serves to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day five of the Brisbane International 2009 at the State Tennis Centre on January 8, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 07: U.S. President George W. Bush (C) meets with President-elect Barack Obama (2nd-L), former President Bill Clinton (2nd-R), former President Jimmy Carter (R) and former President George H.W. Bush (L) in the Oval Office January 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. On January 20, 2009 Barack Obama will be sworn in as the nations�s 44th president.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (2nd R in the front row) visits the Chollima Steel Complex at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated picture released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) December 25, 2008.
Balloons with anti-North Korea leaflets released by former North Korean defectors and anti-North Korea activists fly towards the North in Imjinkak pavilion, near the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, December 3, 2008. Dozens of activists, who demanded improvements of North Korea's human rights and the release of South Koreans abducted by the North, launched about 90,000 anti-Pyongyang leaflets in helium-filled balloons near DMZ on Wednesday.
An Israeli woman and her two children take cover during a rocket attack near Kfar Aza, just outside the northern Gaza Strip January 7, 2009. The woman came to meet her husband, an Israeli army officer currently serving on the Gaza border. Rockets exploded as they were waiting for him. Israel postponed on Wednesday a decision on whether to order its armed forces to storm the Gaza Strip's urban centres, an Israeli official said, citing Egyptian- and French-led efforts to secure a truce with Hamas.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (R) shake hands with Thierry Henry after his substitution against Osasuna during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp in Barcelona February 3, 2008.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (L) speaks to Ronaldinho before his substitution during their Spanish first division soccer match against Osasuna at Nou Camp in Barcelona February 3, 2008.
FC Barcelonas Dutch coach FrankRijkaard, right, gives instructions to his player Lionel Messi, from Argentona, against Racing Santander during their Spanish league soccer match at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008.
Barcelona coach FrankRijkaard (L) and Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez gesture to their players in the final minutes of their Spanish King's Cup soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona January 15, 2008.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (R) greets Real Madrid's coach Bernd Schuster before their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona December 23, 2007.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (R) greets Real Madrid's coach Bernd Schuster before their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp in Barcelona December 23, 2007.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (R) and player Giovani Dos Santos smile during a training session in Barcelona December 21, 2007. Barcelona will play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (L) watches his players Samuel Eto'o (2nd L), Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho (R) during a training session in Barcelona December 21, 2007. Barcelona will play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (L) talks to Ronaldinho during a training session in Barcelona December 21, 2007. Barcelona will play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Barcelona's soccer player Ronaldinho (R) talks to coach FrankRijkaard (C) as Thierry Henry stands near them during a training session in Barcelona December 21, 2007. Barcelona will play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
Barcelona's Dutch coaches, FrankRijkaard (L) and Johan Neeskens, watch players train at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, 21 December 2007. Barcelona will face Real Madrid 23 December 2007.
Espanyol's coach Valverde (L) looks to Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (C) and Ronaldinho (R) during their Spanish first division soccer match at Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, December 1, 2007.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (R) and Espanyol's coach Valverde poses to photographers before the match tomorrow between the two rival city teams at Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, November 30, 2007.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (R) shakes hands with Espanyol's coach Valverde before the match tomorrow between the two rival city teams at Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, November 30, 2007.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (R) and Espanyol's coach Valverde poses for photographers before the match tomorrow between the two rival city teams at Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona November 30, 2007.
Barcelona's soccer coach FrankRijkaard (R) shakes hands with Espanyol's coach Valverde before the match tomorrow between the two rival city teams at Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona November 30, 2007.
Referee Stefano Farina throws out Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (L) during their Champion's League Group E soccer match against Olympique Lyon, at the Gerland stadium in Lyon November 27, 2007.
Barcelona coach FrankRijkaard, right, gestures next to assistant referee Sanchez Lopez, left, during the King's Cup soccer match against Alcoyano in Alcoy, Spain Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007. Barcelona won the match 3-0.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (R) talks to his player Thierry Henry after Lionel Messi's goal against Rangers during their Champions League Group E soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona November 7, 2007.
Barcelona's coach FrankRijkaard (R) talks to Carles Puyol (L) near Lionel Messi (C) during their Champions League Group E soccer match against Rangers at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona November 7, 2007.
FC Barcelonas Dutch coach FrankRijkaard, right, gives intructions to his player Thierry Henry, from France, during a Group E Champions league soccer match against Rangers FC at Nou Camp Sdium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007.
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