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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.
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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.
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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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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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Paraguay celebrates scoring against Colombia in a World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Bogota, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008.
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US Republican Vice Presidential nominee, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, waves to the crowd before dropping the ceremonial first puck at the start of the New York Rangers versus the Philadelphia Flyers NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 11, 2008.
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Mexican football fans cheer for their team before their match against Jamaica for a FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 qualifier at the National Stadium in Kingston on October 11, 2008.
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Ukrainian-born actress and model Olga Kurylenko listens to Kateryna Yushchenko (unseen), wife of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, during their meeting at the Presidential home not far from Kiev on October 9, 2008. Olga Kurylenko is starring as James Bond girl Camille in the forthcoming 'Quantum of Solace' film.
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Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko is seen during a meeting with Ukrainian President wife, Kateryna Yushchenko, not seen, at Yushchenko's country house in Novye Bezradichi, outside Kiev, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Kurylenko stars in the new James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," scheduled for release soon.
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LONDON - APRIL 16: Vehicles used by James Bond in various movies are displayed at the 'For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming & James Bond Press View' at the Imperial War Museum on April 16, 2008 in London, England. The exhibition focuses on the authour of the Bond novels, including research notes for the books and memorabilia from his time as a foreign correspondant in WWII. The exhibition also showcases props and collectables from 007 films. It opens on April 25 and runs until March 1, 2009.
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An Aston Martin, James Bond's iconic car, is fished out of Lake Garda, near Torbole, northern Italy, Saturday, April 19, 2008, after it plunged into the water during the drive to the set of the latest film in the 007 series. Producers of ''Quantum of Solace,'' which stars Daniel Craig, say the car was being delivered to the filming unit about 6:30 a.m. in heavy rain when the vehicle went off the lakeside road.
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Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (L) exchanges documents with South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki after signing a power-sharing deal at Rainbow Towers hotel in Harare September 15, 2008. Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe signed a power-sharing agreement with opposition rival Tsvangirai on Monday, relinquishing some of his powers for the first time in nearly three decades of iron rule.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe (L) talks to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R), King Mswati (2nd L) of Swaziland and Tanzania's President Jakaya Kikwete (2nd R) after signing a power-sharing deal at Rainbow Towers hotel in Harare September 15, 2008. Mugabe signed a power-sharing agreement with opposition rival Tsvangirai on Monday, relinquishing some of his powers for the first time in nearly three decades of iron rule.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe (C) laughs with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (L) and Arthur Mutambara, leader of breakaway faction of the main Zimbabwean opposition group Movement For Democratic Change (MDC), after signing a power-sharing deal at Rainbow Towers hotel in Harare September 15, 2008. Mugabe signed a power-sharing agreement with opposition rival Tsvangirai on Monday, relinquishing some of his powers for the first time in nearly three decades of iron rule.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe (L) exchanges documents with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) after signing a power-sharing deal at Rainbow Towers hotel in Harare September 15, 2008. Mugabe signed a power-sharing agreement with opposition rival Tsvangirai on Monday, relinquishing some of his powers for the first time in nearly three decades of iron rule. Looking on is King Mswati of Swaziland (C).
Zimbabwean MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) is congratulated by Tanzania's President Jakaya Kikwete after signing the power-sharing accord on September 15, 2008 in Harare. Mbeki said the region and Africa had to extend a helping hand to Zimbabwe and that getting seeds, fertilizer and fuel to the country was a matter of urgency with rains approaching.
Zimbabwean MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) breakaway faction leader Arthur Mutambara (L) shakes hands with opposition's leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) under the look of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe after signing the power-sharing accord on September 15, 2008 in Harare. Mbeki said the region and Africa had to extend a helping hand to Zimbabwe and that getting seeds, fertilizer and fuel to the country was a matter of urgency with rains approaching.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe (L) shakes hands with his rival, MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) after signing the power-sharing accord on September 15, 2008 in Harare. Mbeki said the region and Africa had to extend a helping hand to Zimbabwe and that getting seeds, fertilizer and fuel to the country was a matter of urgency with rains approaching.
Supporters of Morgan Tsvangirai, seen in photograph, center, sing and dance at the signing of the power sharing deal ceremony in Harare Monday, Sept, 15, 2008. According to some government officials the power sharing deal ending months of anguished negotiations gives the opposition control of cabinet and police who have terrorised them and makes removing draconian security and media laws a priority.
President Robert Mugabe, right, delivers his speech while the new Prime Minster Morgan Tsvangirai, left listens at the signing of the power sharing deal in Harare Monday, Sept, 15, 2008. Thousands of supporters of Zimbabwe's rival political parties pressed into the compound where their leaders just signed an historic power-sharing deal to cheer the leaders. Police first tried to keep out the crowds Monday, firing warning shots and using riot dogs. But that became impossible once the gates had been pushed in, and the crowds calmed once they were inside.
President Robert Mugabe, right, delivers his speech while the new Prime Minster Morgan Tsvangirai, left listens at the signing of the power sharing deal in Harare Monday, Sept, 15, 2008. Thousands of supporters of Zimbabwe's rival political parties pressed into the compound where their leaders just signed an historic power-sharing deal to cheer the leaders. Police first tried to keep out the crowds Monday, firing warning shots and using riot dogs. But that became impossible once the gates had been pushed in, and the crowds calmed once they were inside.
President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, centre, flanked by his new Prime Minster, Morgan Tsvangirai, left and the deputy Prime Minster Arthur Mutambara, right at the signing of the power sharing deal ceremony in Harare Monday, Sept, 15, 2008. Thousands of supporters of Zimbabwe's rival political parties pressed into the compound where their leaders just signed an historic power-sharing deal to cheer the leaders. Police first tried to keep out the crowds Monday, firing warning shots and using riot dogs. But that became impossible once the gates had been pushed in, and the crowds calmed once they were inside.
President Robert Mugabe, left, shares a light moment with the new Prime Minister of Zimbabwe , Morgan Tsvangirai, right at the signing of the power sharing deal in Harare Monday, Sept, 15, 2008. King Mswati of Swaziland looks on, centre. The signers pledged to make the deal work even as violence among rival supporters outside demonstrated the continuing bitterness and monumental challenges ahead.
Zimbabweans read a newspaper in Harare Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. A breakthrough deal, announced Thursday night by mediator, South African President Thabo Mbeki, top three photos, ends months of anguished negotiations between President Robert Mugabe, bottom left, and main opposition Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, bottom center, giving the opposition control of the Cabinet and police who have terrorized them and makes removing draconian security and media laws a priority. Bottom right is breakaway opposition faction leader Arthur Mutambara. (AP Photo).
Zimbabwean opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai (C) speaks during a press conference in Harare on September 11, 2008 soon after reaching a deal with President Robert Mugabe. President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have reached a power-sharing deal to end Zimbabwe's political crisis, South African mediator Thabo Mbeki announced.
Zimbabwean opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai (C) arrives with a South African Embassy official (R) for power-sharing talks on September 10, 2008 in Harare. Talks resumed on September 10 amid signs that a deal to end the country's political crisis could be reached by this week between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai and Athur Mutambara of a smaller MDC splinter group. The negotiations are mediated by South African President Thabo Mbeki.
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) dances with his wife Susan at a rally to celebrate the ninth anniversary of his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party in Gweru, September 7, 2008. Tsvangirai said on Sunday his party would rather quit power-sharing talks than sign an unsatisfactory deal and challenged President Robert Mugabe to call a new election. Picture taken September 7, 2008.
Zimbabwean MDC breakway faction leader Arthur Mutambara(L) MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai(C) and Secretary general Tendai Biti(R) attend on August 17, 2008 the second and final day of the 28th SADC summit at the Sandton Convention centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Southern African countries launched a regional trade zone at a summit on Sunday that aims to eliminate import tariffs, with plans for a common currency by 2018.
Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai (C) jokes with journalists at the opening of the summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Johannesburg, August 16, 2008. Southern African leaders began the two-day regional summit on Saturday at which Zimbabwe's political rivals were expected to resume power-sharing talks to try to end the country's political crisis.
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, center, arrives at the opening ceremony of the 28th summit of SADC heads of state and government in Sandton, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai met with key southern African leaders in Johannesburg on the eve of the summit. Aide George Sibotshiwe said Tsvangirai was briefing them on talks aimed at forming a transitional unity government being mediated by South African President Thabo Mbeki, who takes over SADC's rotating chair at the summit.
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