Selected and fresh photos from around the web.
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.
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.
CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.
Thai Buddhist monks wait for offerings early Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, near Government House in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands continue to illegally occupy Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's office complex as the political standoff continues into its second week. The standoff stems from a campaign by the People's Alliance for Democracy, a loose-knit group of royalists, wealthy and middle-class urban residents, and union activists, to oust Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his government, accusing it of corruption and violating the constitution.
University of Florida's Ahmad Black celebrates Florida's win over the University of Miami during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Florida September 6, 2008.
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actor Gil Bellows arrives at the "Blindness" premiere during the 2008 Toronto Internation Film Festival held at The Visa Screening Room at the Elgin Theatre on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.
Former astronaut Lisa Nowak (R) speaks to the press as her attorneys Cheney Mason (L) and Donald Lykkebak (C) stand with her after her pre-trial hearing at Orange County Court in Orlando, Florida August 24, 2007. Nowak is accused of stalking and attacking Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport.
Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.
Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.
Supporters of the ruling party, Pakistan People's Party, chant slogans as they celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election in Islamabad September 6, 2008. Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday, as a suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in the northwest.
There was a gap in between the one-day internationals and Tests [in India] against the touring England squad, which will enable both the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings (the IPL finalists) to regroup and focus on the inaugural edition of the Champions League Twenty20. 
Playing cricket in New Zealand has always been something I've wanted to do as I love the country and Otago seemed an obvious destination with such a talented playing list that will be looking for success ... After my experiences playing ODI and Twenty20 cricket for England and in the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals, I really feel like I have something to offer in terms of leadership and experience.
Sports is integral part of the world and we would like to promote the spirit of the game. With that in mind I bought the Royal Challengers and hoped we will do better. I never gave up. But nobody compliments me for sponsoring the Rajasthan Royals which ultimately lifted the trophy.
Lachlan is definitely intrigued by India. Actually, I think he's more than intrigued. He sees the huge potential this country has
We wanted a strong media partner and a strong Indian partner, recognising the potential of the franchise over a number of years
The Rajasthan Royals need to bring all the things to market: fan-based memberships, corporate hospitality and sports sponsorship. Indians want to be associated with winners
The key for them (Rajasthan Royals) will be to leverage that success over the next 12 months. The potential from a business perspective is the capital appreciation of the franchise. It is in the interests of the franchises to make sure the IPL grows, so that it increases the value of the franchises
It brings a status, which in India is particularly important. It increases your following both in corporate sense and in public sense
The youth are the future of any sport and it's the same in cricket. Cricket Star Twenty20 will help tap the immense potential in the country and will train them to become cricketers of tomorrow. I am pleased to be associated with Cricket Star Twenty20 and will do my best to groom each participant to compete at the international level.
The IPL tournament and our IPL team have done phenomenally well. We believe that Cricket Star Twenty20 Season 3 will continue to discover and nurture a new breed of specialists -- Twenty20 cricketers. We had received applications from over 500 towns and cities across the country last season and we foresee a resounding response yet again.
