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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.
Japan's nuclear envoy Akitaka Saiki, center, shakes hands with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, right, and South Korean counterpart Kim Sook before their meeting at Foreign Ministry in Japan, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
A Buddhist monk walks past a barricade set up by anti-government protesters outside Government House in Bangkok December 3, 2008. Anti-government protesters cheered Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's fall after only two months in power, brought down by a Constitutional Court ruling that disbanded the ruling party for vote fraud. Protest leaders said they would halt all rallies, including crippling occupations of Bangkok's airports which stranded foreign tourists and strangled air-cargo movements.
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Television personality Soledad O'Brien attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City.
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.
We're in the same side of the draw as the Middlesex Crusaders and the Chennai Superkings. We also play the Titans from South Africa in a match likely to decide the semi-finalists. Should we win through we could play against the Rajasthan Royals, who Warnie represents. They won the title earlier this year so they'll go in very confident. 
I originally predicted that they (the franchises) would all break even by year four. I think in year one, three teams will make money realistically. Rajasthan Royals (and Chennai Superkings) have now qualified for the Champions League and they get a large purse and participation fees.
There's no chance of him coming back ... What he is going to do is keep playing for Rajasthan Royals in the 20/20 where he only has to bowl four overs. He's got plenty of other things to do at the moment.
Not only the Australian team, but any side would miss him. He led a team in the IPL - Rajasthan Royals - which was the most under rated team in the whole tournament. But he led the team incredibly and he also showed that even though he was out of top level cricket for quite some time, he still has the quality to trouble the best in the business
But suppose if the player is Morne Morkel who has not played the first IPL season for Rajasthan Royals, there would be no such options. He plays both for Rajasthan Royals and Titans but since he has not played for the Royals in the IPL first season, he has to play for Titans
We have faced Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. They are the No.1 team in India and we are looking forward to face them again.
Precisely with a view to increase the representation of local players we are holding selection trials on 25th October to tap the local talent. Selected players will be trained to become cricketers of tomorrow. We have specific requirements for Rajasthan royals
I'm expected to play for the [Chennai] Super Kings, Morne is involved with the [Rajasthan] Royals ... It's a mess. Obviously I am a South African and I would like to play for the Titans. But we will have to see what happens.
It was of international level. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals was a great opportunity for me and that too under the great Shane Warne. It was a true testament of your calibre and I was simply privileged to be part of IPL
