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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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    • A Buddhist monk looks on in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Buddhism is the predominate religion in Cambodia. From AP Photo by David Longstreath.

      A Buddhist monk looks on in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Buddhism is the predominate religion in Cambodia.

    • The cast of "House" including actors Hugh Laurie (3rd R) and Jennifer Morrison (4th R), pose backstage after winning the award for Favorite TV Drama at the 35th annual People's Choice awards in Los Angeles January 7, 2009. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The cast of "House" including actors Hugh Laurie (3rd R) and Jennifer Morrison (4th R), pose backstage after winning the award for Favorite TV Drama at the 35th annual People's Choice awards in Los Angeles January 7, 2009.

    • TOKYO - JANUARY 08:  Former sumo wrestler Jesse Takamiyama (L) demonstrates the ease of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at the U.S. Embassy on January 8, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The system will become mandatory on January 12 to all nationals or citizens of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries. From Getty Images.

      TOKYO - JANUARY 08: Former sumo wrestler Jesse Takamiyama (L) demonstrates the ease of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at the U.S. Embassy on January 8, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The system will become mandatory on January 12 to all nationals or citizens of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries.

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    • 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. From Getty Images.

      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. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      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. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      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. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      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.

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 13, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. From Getty Images.

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 13, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12:  Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. From Getty Images.

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. From Getty Images.

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12:  Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. From Getty Images.

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Marco Melandri rides the #33 Ducati Team Ducati during practice for the MotoGP Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on September 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Casey Stoner of Australia riding his Ducati leads Marco Melandri, right, of Italy and Alex de Angelis, left, of San Marino, during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. The inaugural Indianapolis Moto GP will be run Sunday, Sept. 14. From AP Photo by Michael Conroy.

Casey Stoner of Australia riding his Ducati leads Marco Melandri, right, of Italy and Alex de Angelis, left, of San Marino, during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. The inaugural Indianapolis Moto GP will be run Sunday, Sept. 14.

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Italian MotoGP racer Marco Melandri (R) on his Ducati and Australian Anthony West on a Kawasaki corner during the Moto GP second free practice session at Misano track ahead of the San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico on August 29, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Italian MotoGP racer Marco Melandri (R) on his Ducati and Australian Anthony West on a Kawasaki corner during the Moto GP second free practice session at Misano track ahead of the San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico on August 29, 2008.

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Italian  Moto GP riders Marco Melandri (R) and Australian World Champion Casey Stoner ride their  Ducatis  during the Moto GP second free practice session at Misano track ahead of the San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico on August 29, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Italian Moto GP riders Marco Melandri (R) and Australian World Champion Casey Stoner ride their Ducatis during the Moto GP second free practice session at Misano track ahead of the San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico on August 29, 2008.

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Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri (R) of Italy and Honda MotoGP rider Randy de Puniet of France are helped after crashing during the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello June 1, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri (R) of Italy and Honda MotoGP rider Randy de Puniet of France are helped after crashing during the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello June 1, 2008.

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Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri (R) of Italy speaks with his mechanics during a free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit in central Italy May 30, 2008. The circuit hosts the MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri (R) of Italy speaks with his mechanics during a free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit in central Italy May 30, 2008. The circuit hosts the MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Australian rider Casey Stoner of Ducati (R), with second-placed Italian Marco Melandri (L) of Honda and third-placed Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa of Honda (C), spray champagne on the winner's podium at the Sepang International Racing Circuit in Sepang, 21 October 2007. Australian world champion Casey Stoner, riding a Ducati, claimed his 10th MotoGP victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Australian rider Casey Stoner of Ducati (R), with second-placed Italian Marco Melandri (L) of Honda and third-placed Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa of Honda (C), spray champagne on the winner's podium at the Sepang International Racing Circuit in Sepang, 21 October 2007. Australian world champion Casey Stoner, riding a Ducati, claimed his 10th MotoGP victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Australian rider Casey Stoner of Ducati (C), with second-placed Italian Marco Melandri (L) of Honda and third-placed Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa of Honda (R), spray champagne on each other on the winner's podium at the Sepang International Racing Circuit in Sepang, 21 October 2007. Australian world champion Casey Stoner, riding a Ducati, claimed his 10th MotoGP victory. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Australian rider Casey Stoner of Ducati (C), with second-placed Italian Marco Melandri (L) of Honda and third-placed Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa of Honda (R), spray champagne on each other on the winner's podium at the Sepang International Racing Circuit in Sepang, 21 October 2007. Australian world champion Casey Stoner, riding a Ducati, claimed his 10th MotoGP victory.

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Australia's new world motorcycling champion Casey Stoner (L) answers a question as he sits alongside Italy's Marco Melandri (R) during a press conference on Phillip Island, 11 October 2007. The 27 lap 2007 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be held at the Phillip Island circuit on 14 October From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Australia's new world motorcycling champion Casey Stoner (L) answers a question as he sits alongside Italy's Marco Melandri (R) during a press conference on Phillip Island, 11 October 2007. The 27 lap 2007 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be held at the Phillip Island circuit on 14 October

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Valentino Rossi, left, and Marco Melandri, both of Italy, race during the Red Bull U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship Race in Monterey, Calif., on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Melandri finished third, Rossi finished fourth. From AP Photo by Jeff Chiu.

Valentino Rossi, left, and Marco Melandri, both of Italy, race during the Red Bull U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship Race in Monterey, Calif., on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Melandri finished third, Rossi finished fourth.

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Casey Stoner of Australia, left, Chris Vermeulen of Australia, center, and Marco Melandri of Italy, hidden at rear, celebrate at the podium after the Red Bull U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship Race in Monterey, Calif., on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Stoner finished first, Vermeulen finished second, and Melandri finished third. From AP Photo by Jeff Chiu.

Casey Stoner of Australia, left, Chris Vermeulen of Australia, center, and Marco Melandri of Italy, hidden at rear, celebrate at the podium after the Red Bull U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship Race in Monterey, Calif., on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Stoner finished first, Vermeulen finished second, and Melandri finished third.

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Spanish driver Daniel Pedrosa, front, on his Honda leads the pack shortly after the start during the race of the  Motorcycle Grand Prix Germany in the MotoGP class at the Sachsenring circuit in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, eastern Germany, Sunday, July 15, 2007. Pedrosa is followed by Australian driver Casey Stoner on a Ducati, center, and Italian driver Marco Melandri, left, on Honda. From AP Photo by ROBERTO PFEIL.

Spanish driver Daniel Pedrosa, front, on his Honda leads the pack shortly after the start during the race of the Motorcycle Grand Prix Germany in the MotoGP class at the Sachsenring circuit in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, eastern Germany, Sunday, July 15, 2007. Pedrosa is followed by Australian driver Casey Stoner on a Ducati, center, and Italian driver Marco Melandri, left, on Honda.

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US Colin Edwards (L) rides 23 June 2007 Italy's Loris Capirossi (C) and Marco Melandri during qualifiers, on the eve of the British Grand Prix at Donington. Edwards will start the race from pole position after setting the fastest time From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US Colin Edwards (L) rides 23 June 2007 Italy's Loris Capirossi (C) and Marco Melandri during qualifiers, on the eve of the British Grand Prix at Donington. Edwards will start the race from pole position after setting the fastest time

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Colin Edwards (L) of the USA leads Loris Capirossi (C) and Marco Melandri  during MotoGP qualifying,  23 June 2007, on the eve of the British Grand Prix at Donington. Edwards will start the race from pole position From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Colin Edwards (L) of the USA leads Loris Capirossi (C) and Marco Melandri during MotoGP qualifying, 23 June 2007, on the eve of the British Grand Prix at Donington. Edwards will start the race from pole position

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Italy's Marco Melandri, right, takes Godards on his Honda Gresini 500 cc motorcycle during practice at the Donington Park circuit, Donington, England, Saturday, June 23 2007. This was the final practice ahead of qualifying later on Saturday for the British Moto GP at the Donington Park circuit, Sunday June 24 2007. From AP Photo by TOM HEVEZI.

Italy's Marco Melandri, right, takes Godards on his Honda Gresini 500 cc motorcycle during practice at the Donington Park circuit, Donington, England, Saturday, June 23 2007. This was the final practice ahead of qualifying later on Saturday for the British Moto GP at the Donington Park circuit, Sunday June 24 2007.

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Australian rider Chris Vermeulen, center,  celebrates during the award ceremony of the MotoGP Grand Prix of France, in Le Mans, France, Sunday, May 21, 2006. Italian's rider Marco Melandri, left, won the second place, and Australian's rider Casey Stoner, right,  was third. From AP Photo by David Vincent.

Australian rider Chris Vermeulen, center, celebrates during the award ceremony of the MotoGP Grand Prix of France, in Le Mans, France, Sunday, May 21, 2006. Italian's rider Marco Melandri, left, won the second place, and Australian's rider Casey Stoner, right, was third.

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World Motogp Championship Italian motorbike riders Marco Melandri (L) and Valentino Rossi ( R) pose at the Losail International Circuit, near Doha, 07 March 2006, ahead of the Qatar MotoGP. Bikers will compete 10 March in the Grand Prix race on the Losail circuit From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

World Motogp Championship Italian motorbike riders Marco Melandri (L) and Valentino Rossi ( R) pose at the Losail International Circuit, near Doha, 07 March 2006, ahead of the Qatar MotoGP. Bikers will compete 10 March in the Grand Prix race on the Losail circuit

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Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri of Italy (R) talks to his crew during a practice session at Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur October 18, 2008. The Malaysian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ducati MotoGP rider Marco Melandri of Italy (R) talks to his crew during a practice session at Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur October 18, 2008. The Malaysian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday.

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