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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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McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, center, the pole getter, Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland, right, second placed, and McLaren Mercedes driver Heikki Kovalainen of Finland, third placed, react after the qualifying session at the Fuji Speedway Formula One Grand Prix circuit in Oyama, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Formula One Japan Grand Prix is scheduled on Sunday on this circuit at the foot of Mont Fuji.
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McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates taking poll position with a team mate after the qualifying session for Sunday's Japanese F1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, central Japan, October 11, 2008.
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An Iraqi policeman isnspects the site of a car bomb explosion on October 11, 2008 at the Abu Dshir market in Baghdad's mainly Sunni quarter of Dora. Car bombs, roadside blasts and a shooting near the capital and the northern cities of Mosul and Kirkuk killed at least 19 people and wounded at least another 66 yesterday, police and security officials said. The worst single attack was in the Iraqi capital's Dora district where a car bomb blast at a crowded market killed 13 people and wounded 27 on October 10, police and the defence ministry said.
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at a meeting with Russia's Communist Party in Moscow, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Vladimir Putin said Thursday the wide-ranging financial crisis has irreparably damaged the image of the U.S. as the leader of the free world and the global economy.
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin smiles as he poses with a tiger cub on October 10, 2008 which was presented to him on his bithday on October 7, in Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow.
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U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) listens to questions from supporters as his vice presidential running mate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) looks on during a town hall meeting in Waukesha, Wisconsin October 9, 2008.
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Director Ridley Scott and girlfriend Giannina Facio attend the world premiere of 'Body Of Lies' at the Rose Hall Theater on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in New York.
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Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (L) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) stand during an Olympic torch ceremony in Islamabad April 16, 2008. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (L) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) wave to the public as Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee Executive Vice President Jiang Xiaoyu smiles during an Olympic torch ceremony in Islamabad April 16, 2008. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, left, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani attend the Olympic torch ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, center with glasses, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, right, hand over the Olympic torch to first runner Pakistani former field hockey player Sami Ullah, left, during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, center, attends the Olympic torch ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, left, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, right, jointly hold the Olympic torch during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch relay Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (C) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) handover the Olympic torch to former Olympian and hockey captain Samiullah Khan during a ceremony in Islamabad April 16, 2008. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (L) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) hold the Olympic torch during a ceremony in Islamabad April 16, 2008. a head of Olympic torch run. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (L) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (C) receive the Olympic torch from Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee Executive Vice President Jiang Xiaoyu during a ceremony in Islamabad April 16, 2008. a head of Olympic torch run. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (L) and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (C) receive the Olympic torch from Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee Executive Vice President Jiang Xiaoyu during a ceremony in Islamabad April 17, 2008. a head of Olympic torch run. Thousands of Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers were deployed in Islamabad on Wednesday for the Olympic torch relay, as Australia braced for clashes between pro-Tibet supporters and Chinese students.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, center with glasses, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, second from right, hand over the Olympic torch to first runner Pakistani former field hockey player Sami Ullah, left, during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, center, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, right, hand over the Olympic torch to first runner Pakistani former field hockey player Sami Ullah, left, during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, left, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, right, jointly hold the Olympic torch during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, left, and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, center, receive the Olympic torch from Jiang Xiaoyu, right, the executive vice president of the Beijing organizing committee, during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thousands of police aided by sniffer dogs stood guard as Pakistan hosted the Olympic torch Wednesday for what its pro-China government hopes will be a trouble-free leg of its world tour.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (2L), Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) and the Executive vice president of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Jiang Xiaoyu of China (L) walk after they handed over the torch during the ceremony at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (L), Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) wave as they walk along with the Executive vice president of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Jiang Xiaoyu of China (C) after they hand over the torch during the ceremony at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (L), Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) and the Executive vice president of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Jiang Xiaoyu of China (C) walk after they hand over the torch during the ceremony at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (L), Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) and the Executive vice president of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Jiang Xiaoyu of China (C) walk after they hand over the torch during the ceremony at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (2L) and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) hand over the Beijing Olympic torch to Pakistani field hockey hero Samiullah (L), the first of around 60 relay runners, at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (2L) and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) hand over the Beijing Olympic torch to Pakistani field hockey hero Samiullah (L), the first of around 60 relay runners, at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (2L) and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (R) hand over the Beijing Olympic torch to Pakistani field hockey hero Samiullah (L), the first of around 60 relay runners, at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on April 16, 2008. The Pakistani leg of the Olympic global torch relay started guarded by thousands of troops and police to prevent protests against China and ward off the threat of militant attacks. The colourful ceremony took place behind closed doors at a sports stadium in Islamabad after organisers slashed the planned route through the capital at the last minute citing security concerns.
