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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.
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.
Burnley's Graham Alexander, right, vies for the ball with Arsenal's Jack Wilshere during their English League Cup, quarter final, soccer match at Turf Moor, Burnley, England, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper receives a standing ovation from his caucus during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa December 2, 2008. Canada's minority Conservative government may seek the temporary suspension of Parliament to stop opposition parties from voting it out and taking power, an aide to Harper said on Tuesday.
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.
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."
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.
On an individual level Shakib has really come on as a spinner and on pace-friendly wickets taken two five-fors. Especially when you consider that only one spinner [Muttiah Muralitharan] has ever taken five wickets in an innings here before Shakib, you realise how significant his performance with the ball has been. 
Ganguly was severe on spin bowlers and even the likes of (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Shane) Warne had no answers. He was a great batsman against spin
The idea to go to Sri Lanka was made jointly by Monty, Peter and myself. He's the second ranked spinner in the world behind Muttiah Muralitharan. He's been playing for less than three years, he's got over 100 wickets and he's still only 26.
We don't have that many Tweny20 tournaments before the World Cup except the domestic Twenty20 ... The Canada Cup will be an opportunity for most of those picked in the squad. We will be looking for fast-bowling allrounders who are essential in this type of competition. We have two quality spinners [Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis] capable of bowling under any condition and specialist batsmen to bat in different situations.
Internationally, KFC's big proposition has been taste and we wanted to highlight that in India. Thus, we decided to capitalise on the tagline. The campaign aims to establish that KFC food is so tasty that one can't stop licking his/her fingers no matter where, who or what.
I will take opportunity to clarify what I think about Murali and his action. I don’t back away from what I said... (But) I don’t think he’s personally to blame: he bowled the way he bowled, and it was not up to him to do anymore than he was asked.
I say that because, if you read the laws of the game, there’s no doubt in my mind that he and many others throughout cricket history have
Does Murali chuck the ball?’ ... I thought for a few moments, and then said, cautiously: ‘I think he does’
