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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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    • Thai soldiers with the King's Guard march in review during trooping of the colors ceremonies Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The occasion marks the event where the guard renews their allegiance to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thailand, which is currently in the grips of a political crisis has in the past looked to the monarchy to resolves the nations problems. From AP Photo by David Longstreath.

      Thai soldiers with the King's Guard march in review during trooping of the colors ceremonies Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The occasion marks the event where the guard renews their allegiance to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thailand, which is currently in the grips of a political crisis has in the past looked to the monarchy to resolves the nations problems.

    • A Qantas passenger plane is seen passing in front of the tail of a British Airways plane at Sydney airport in this September 8, 2004 file photograph. British Airways said on December 2, 2008, it was in talks about a potential merger with Australia's Qantas Airways via a dual-listed company structure. Photograph taken on September 8, 2004. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A Qantas passenger plane is seen passing in front of the tail of a British Airways plane at Sydney airport in this September 8, 2004 file photograph. British Airways said on December 2, 2008, it was in talks about a potential merger with Australia's Qantas Airways via a dual-listed company structure. Photograph taken on September 8, 2004.

    • (From L to R) Manager of the Federal Party Klaus Schueler, CDU General Secretary Ronald Pofalla, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Hessen Premier Roland Koch sing the national anthem as the annual congress of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came to an end in Stuttgart, December 2, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      (From L to R) Manager of the Federal Party Klaus Schueler, CDU General Secretary Ronald Pofalla, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Hessen Premier Roland Koch sing the national anthem as the annual congress of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came to an end in Stuttgart, December 2, 2008.

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    • Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."

    • Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.

    • A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina,  November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer.

    • U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008.

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...after launching the balloon. Relations between the two Koreas have deteriorated since South Korea's conservative President Lee Myung-bak took office in February with a pledge to take a firmer position on the North than his liberal predecessors, with Pyongyang...
...Kim and those who accuse them of damaging relations between the two Koreas. South Korea's conservative President Lee Myung-bak and his ruling Grand National Party (GNP) have ended a decade of unconditional aid, but say they are ready to rebuild the North's...
...quit the estate last week in anticipation of the crackdown. The North is angry at conservative South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak's tougher policy on cross-border relations. Lee, who took office in February, has linked major economic aid to progress in the...
...Lee Myung-bak has pledged to deal with youth unemployment. In his regular radio address on Monday, Lee promised to allocate W750 billion (US$1=W1,444) next year to foster 100,000 young leaders in future industries. He said the government would pave the way...
...signed an agreement on nuclear cooperation and a memorandum of understanding on building a waterway in Jordan. President Lee Myung-bak (right) and King Abdullah of Jordan walk to a welcoming ceremony at Choeng Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Abdullah asked Korean...
...has insisted the North get rid of its nuclear bomb But in February this year a newly elected conservative President, Lee Myung-bak, took office. He made it clear that the policy of engagement would no longer be unconditional, insisting that the North get rid...
...Ho-nyeon said. "The North's measure should be immediately withdrawn." Tensions have been high since South Korean President Lee Myung-bak took office in February. He vowed to take a tougher approach with Pyongyang, questioning key accords struck by predecessors...
...Korean President Lee Myung-bak appealed on Monday that South Korea and Japan should have closer financial cooperation to overcome the ongoing global financial crisis. "At a time like this, South Korea and Japan have to further deepen their cooperation and...
...Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that his government will put policy priority on easing unemployment among the nation's youth. "In times of economic difficulty, unemployed youth will surely feel particularly strong pain. All planned policy measures...
...last week. Relations between the Koreas have become increasingly strained since February when conservative President Lee Myung-bak took office in Seoul and ended unconditional aid to the communist state over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme. The restrictions...

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