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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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    • Stoke City's manager Tony Pulis, reacts , during their match against Derby County during their English League Cup soccer match at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by Jon Super.

      Stoke City's manager Tony Pulis, reacts , during their match against Derby County during their English League Cup soccer match at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008.

    • Arsenal's Mark Randall (L) challenges Burnley's Chris Eagles during their English League Cup soccer match in Burnley, northern England December 2, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Arsenal's Mark Randall (L) challenges Burnley's Chris Eagles during their English League Cup soccer match in Burnley, northern England December 2, 2008.

    • AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03:  The Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group pose for a photo with the LA Galaxy after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06. From Getty Images.

      AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: The Te Waihono A Kupe Maori Cultural Group pose for a photo with the LA Galaxy after arriving at the Auckland International Airport on December 3, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. The LA Galaxy are playing a one off match against the Oceania All Stars in Auckland on December 06.

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    • DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy. From Getty Images.

      DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy.

    • 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.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, left, bowls as Dilhara Fernando looks on during a practice session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, ahead of the third one-day international cricket match against India. From AP Photo by Eranga Jayawardena.

Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, left, bowls as Dilhara Fernando looks on during a practice session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, ahead of the third one-day international cricket match against India.

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Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (L) and Malinda Warnapura celebrate the dismissal of India's Saurav Ganguly during their second test cricket match in Galle August 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (L) and Malinda Warnapura celebrate the dismissal of India's Saurav Ganguly during their second test cricket match in Galle August 3, 2008.

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Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (L) and Malinda Warnapura react after the dismissal of India's Saurav Ganguly during their second test cricket match in Galle August 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (L) and Malinda Warnapura react after the dismissal of India's Saurav Ganguly during their second test cricket match in Galle August 3, 2008.

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Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, right, and Muttiah Muralitharan, left, lead a victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, right, and Muttiah Muralitharan, left, lead a victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

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Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (L) and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate their victory over India at their first test cricket match in Colombo July 26, 2008. Sri Lanka won the first test against India by an innings and 239 runs on Saturday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (L) and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate their victory over India at their first test cricket match in Colombo July 26, 2008. Sri Lanka won the first test against India by an innings and 239 runs on Saturday.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, center, returns to the pavilion with teammates after beating India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, center, returns to the pavilion with teammates after beating India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

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Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, left, and Muttiah Muralitharan, right, lead the victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an inning and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, left, and Muttiah Muralitharan, right, lead the victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an inning and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

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Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, right, and Muttiah Muralitharan, second right, lead the victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan bowlers Ajantha Mendis, right, and Muttiah Muralitharan, second right, lead the victorious Sri Lankan team back to the pavilion after Sri Lanka beat India by an innings and 238 runs in the first cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

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Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (R) and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate their victory over India at their first test cricket match in Colombo July 26, 2008. Sri Lanka won the first test against India by an innings and 239 runs on Saturday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (R) and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate their victory over India at their first test cricket match in Colombo July 26, 2008. Sri Lanka won the first test against India by an innings and 239 runs on Saturday.

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Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, left, and Malinda Warnapura celebrate the dismissal of Indian batsman Sourav Ganguly during the fourth day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, left, and Malinda Warnapura celebrate the dismissal of Indian batsman Sourav Ganguly during the fourth day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

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Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, left, and captain Mahela Jayawardene celebrate the dismissal of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, July 25, 2008. From AP Photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe.

Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, left, and captain Mahela Jayawardene celebrate the dismissal of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, July 25, 2008.

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Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (R) and cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (2L) celebrate with teammates the dismissal of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on July 25, 2008. India lost hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag in the sixth over before reaching 74-1 in their first innings at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's mammoth 600-6 declared. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (R) and cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (2L) celebrate with teammates the dismissal of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on July 25, 2008. India lost hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag in the sixth over before reaching 74-1 in their first innings at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's mammoth 600-6 declared.

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Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (R) is congratulated by teammate Muttiah Muralitharan (L) after the dismissal of Indian batsman  Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on July 25, 2008. India lost hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag in the sixth over before reaching 74-1 in their first innings at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's mammoth 600-6 declared. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (R) is congratulated by teammate Muttiah Muralitharan (L) after the dismissal of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the third day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on July 25, 2008. India lost hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag in the sixth over before reaching 74-1 in their first innings at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's mammoth 600-6 declared.

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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (R) meets Sri Lankan team captain  Mahela Jayawardene (C) and teammate Muttiah Muralitharan (L) at the end of the final of the Asia Cup between India and Sri Lanka at National Stadium in Karachi on July 6, 2008. Sensational spinner Ajantha Mendis took six wickets for just nine runs to help Sri Lanka beat India by 100 runs in the final here on Sunday to successfully defend the Asia Cup title. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (R) meets Sri Lankan team captain Mahela Jayawardene (C) and teammate Muttiah Muralitharan (L) at the end of the final of the Asia Cup between India and Sri Lanka at National Stadium in Karachi on July 6, 2008. Sensational spinner Ajantha Mendis took six wickets for just nine runs to help Sri Lanka beat India by 100 runs in the final here on Sunday to successfully defend the Asia Cup title.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissal of unseen Bangladesh's Mashrafe Mortaza during the Super League Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at National stadium in Karachi on June 30, 2008. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 158 runs in a Super League match. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissal of unseen Bangladesh's Mashrafe Mortaza during the Super League Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at National stadium in Karachi on June 30, 2008. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 158 runs in a Super League match.

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Sri Lanka's cricket player Mahela Jayawardena (L) signs a cricket bat while his team mates Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Kumar Sangakkara watch during a news conference to promote the upcoming India-Sri Lanka cricket series, in Mumbai June 16, 2008. India will play three test matches and five one day internationals against Sri Lanka starting July 23, 2008 in Sri Lanka. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's cricket player Mahela Jayawardena (L) signs a cricket bat while his team mates Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Kumar Sangakkara watch during a news conference to promote the upcoming India-Sri Lanka cricket series, in Mumbai June 16, 2008. India will play three test matches and five one day internationals against Sri Lanka starting July 23, 2008 in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka's cricket player Mahela Jayawardena (L) signs a cricket bat while his team mates Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Kumar Sangakkara watch during a news conference to promote the upcoming India-Sri Lanka cricket series, in Mumbai June 16, 2008. India will play three test matches and five one day internationals against Sri Lanka starting July 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Sri Lanka's cricket player Mahela Jayawardena (L) signs a cricket bat while his team mates Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Kumar Sangakkara watch during a news conference to promote the upcoming India-Sri Lanka cricket series, in Mumbai June 16, 2008. India will play three test matches and five one day internationals against Sri Lanka starting July 23, 2008.

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A fan holds up a Sri Lanka flag behing Sri Lankan players Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) and Muttiah Muralitharan (R) after West Indies leveled the series against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the 2nd test April 6, 2008 at the Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies 294 and 254 for 4 beat Sri Lanka 278 and 268  by six wickets. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A fan holds up a Sri Lanka flag behing Sri Lankan players Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) and Muttiah Muralitharan (R) after West Indies leveled the series against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the 2nd test April 6, 2008 at the Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies 294 and 254 for 4 beat Sri Lanka 278 and 268 by six wickets.

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Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (L), Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Chaminda Vaas (R) after West Indies leveled the series against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the 2nd test April 6, 2008 at the Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies 294 and 254 for 4 beat Sri Lanka 278 and 268  by six wickets. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene (L), Muttiah Muralitharan (C) and Chaminda Vaas (R) after West Indies leveled the series against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the 2nd test April 6, 2008 at the Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies 294 and 254 for 4 beat Sri Lanka 278 and 268 by six wickets.

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Sri Lanka's bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, right, holds up a trophy they will share with the West Indies after the West Indies leveled the series with a six wicket victory on the fourth day of the second cricket test match at the Queen's Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad Sunday, April 6, 2008. From AP Photo by Lynne Sladky.

Sri Lanka's bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, right, holds up a trophy they will share with the West Indies after the West Indies leveled the series with a six wicket victory on the fourth day of the second cricket test match at the Queen's Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad Sunday, April 6, 2008.

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Sri Lanka's bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, center, is congratulated by his teammates after taking the wicket of West Indies' batsman Daren Powell, unseen, in the first innings during the third day of the second cricket test match at the Queen's Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Saturday, April 5, 2008. Muralitharan had five wickets as the West Indies were all out for 294 runs. From AP Photo by Lynne Sladky.

Sri Lanka's bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, center, is congratulated by his teammates after taking the wicket of West Indies' batsman Daren Powell, unseen, in the first innings during the third day of the second cricket test match at the Queen's Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Saturday, April 5, 2008. Muralitharan had five wickets as the West Indies were all out for 294 runs.

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