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.
An Indian Shiite Muslim mourner takes a rest as he bleeds after flagellating himself on Ashura, in Amritsar, India, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Ashura, or Ashoura, the tenth day of the lunar Islamic month of Muharram, is marked by Shiite believers as the day that Imam Hussein, the grandson of prophet Muhammad and one of their most revered saints, was killed in the battle of Karbala in the year A.D. 680.
Shi'ite Muslims flagellate themselves during an Ashura procession in Jammu January 8, 2009. Ashura falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.
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.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, left, hugs KansasCityChiefs head coach Herm Edwards after the Bengals defeated the Chiefs 16-6 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati.
KansasCityChiefs head coach Herm Edwards walks the sidelines in the second half of their 16-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom (98) tackles KansasCityChiefs running back Larry Johnson (27) for a loss in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. Johnson was held to 18 yards on ten carries in the game won by Cincinnati 16-6.
KansasCityChiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen (4) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom (98) and linebacker Rashad Jeanty in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won the game 16-6.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Andre Caldwell (87) is tackled by KansasCityChiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati.
KansasCityChiefs head coach Herm Edwards talks with cornerbacks Brandon Flowers (24) and Brandon Carr (39) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati.
KansasCityChiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen (4) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. Chiefs tackle Branden Albert (76) and guard Brian Waters (54) block at right.
KansasCityChiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) celebrates after catching a five-yard touchdown pass against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Corey Mays (51) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won the game 16-6.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Larry Johnson #27 of the KansasCityChiefs runs with the ball while defended by Domata Peko #94 and Antwan Odom #98 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Thigpen #4 of the KansasCityChiefs runs with the ball while defended by Dhani Jones #57 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Herm Edwards the Head Coach of the KansasCityChiefs is pictured during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Dwayne Bowe #82 of the KansasCityChiefs catches a pass while defended by David Jones #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Larry Johnson #27 of the KansasCityChiefs runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Thigpen #4 of the KansasCityChiefs throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Thigpen #4 of the KansasCityChiefs runs with the ball while defended by Antwan Odom #98 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Thigpen #4 of the KansasCityChiefs runs with the ball while defended by Antwan Odom #98 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Tyler Thigpen #4 of the KansasCityChiefs throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 28: Dwayne Bowe #82 of the KansasCityChiefs catches a pass while defended by Leon Hall #29 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
A KansasCityChiefs fan holds a sign in cold weather during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium in KansasCity, Missouri, December 21, 2008.
KansasCityChiefs head coach Herm Edwards walks the sidelines during the first half of their NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium in KansasCity, Missouri, December 21, 2008.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Matt Roth (C) celebrates stopping the KansasCityChiefs offense with defensive tackle Jason Ferguson (L) and safety Yeremiah Bell (R) during the fourth quarter of the Dolphins win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in KansasCity, Missouri December 21, 2008.
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