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Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008.
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Serena (L) and Venus Williams of the U.S. talk to each other during their quarter-finals doubles match against Bethanie Mattek of the U.S. and Sania Mirza of India at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 2, 2008.
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Acrobats perform during the presentation of A400M military aircraft in Seville, southern Spain June 26, 2008. Europe unveiled the A400M military aircraft on Thursday, giving the public a first glimpse of a powerful turboprop plane built to supply seven NATO countries with urgently needed strategic airlift capacity.
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A group of people look at the sun, standing on the rocky crest filled with astronomical markers at the megalithic observatory of Kokino, soon after sunrise on June 21, 2008, on the day of the summer solstice. The ancient astronomic observatory, located about 80 km northeast of Skopje, dates more than 4.000 years back in time. It is ranked by NASA as the fourth ancient observatory in the world.
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Serena Williams right, of the US walks with her sister Venues onto the Centre Court for the start of the women's singles final at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 5 , 2008.
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Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) hold banners as they demonstrate in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe at Beit Bridge border crossing July 5, 2008.
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South African models dress up for a fashion competition during the annual Durban July horse race on July 5, 2008, in Durban, South Africa. The Durban Vodacom July handicap horse race is the biggest racing fashion and entertainment event on the African continent and a high profile social event, where South African celebrities dress up and watch the race. It attracts close to 60,000 spectators and bets are placed in excess of 15 million US dollars.
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Charles Clark looks at the scoreboard after running to a second place finish in his first round men's 200m heat at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, July 4, 2008.
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KIDLINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 27: Sir Richard Branson (C) attends a photocall to launch Virgin Media's new television channel Virgin 1, at his home in Kidlington on September 27, 2007 in Oxfordshire, England.
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Dita Von-Teese is seen at the launch of Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Dita Von-Teese launches Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese
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Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe (L) is seen before a meeting with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in Naypyidaw May 23, 2008. In an apparent breakthrough for delivering help to millions of Myanmar's cyclone survivors, the military government agreed to allow in "all" aid workers, Ban said on Friday.
This handout photo from the United Nations taken on May 23, 2008 shows UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (L) meeting with Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (R) during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar opened polls on May 24, 2008 for hundreds of thousands of cyclone victims, many hungry, homeless and still waiting for aid, in a much-criticised constitutional referendum ahead of a key donors' conference. Ban, who left Myanmar on May 23 and is in China visiting the earthquake-hit province of Sichuan on May 24, will return to Yangon on May 25 for the donors' meeting hosted by the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) waits for the arrival of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on May 23, 2008 during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, left, poses with Myanmar Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, on Friday May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors.
Myanmar's junta leader Senior Gen. Than Shwe, left, is seen before his meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, unseen, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors. Ban's comments came after a crucial two-hour meeting Friday with Than Shwe, the country's most powerful figure.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, is greeted by Myanmar's junta leader Senior Gen. Than Shwe, left, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors. Ban's comments came after a crucial two-hour meeting Friday with Than Shwe, the country's most powerful figure.
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Myanmar Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, on Friday May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, poses with Myanmar's junta leader Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors. Ban's comments came after a crucial two-hour meeting Friday with Than Shwe, the country's most powerful figure.
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, left, poses with Myanmar Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, on Friday May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, meets with Myanmar's junta leader Senior Gen. Than Shwe, left, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Ban, on a mission to open up Myanmar to international disaster assistance, said the ruling junta agreed Friday to allow "all aid workers" into the country to help cyclone survivors. Ban's comments came after a crucial two-hour meeting Friday with Than Shwe, the country's most powerful figure.
Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) smiles shortly before meeting with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (not pictured) on May 23, 2008 during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said. Man at R is unidentified.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (L) meets with Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (R) on May 23, 2008 during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (R) meets with Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) on May 23, 2008 in Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (R) is greeted by Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) on May 23, 2008 in Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (L) poses with Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (R) on May 23, 2008 during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (L) poses with Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (R) on May 23, 2008 during Ban's visit to Myanmar's capital of Naypyidaw. Myanmar's junta leader on May 23 agreed to allow access to all foreign aid workers to help with the relief operation after Cyclone Nargis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
Myanmar's junta leader Senior General Than Shwe (C) and top military brass check the quality of drinking water provided to displaced people living in makeshift tents on the outskirts of Yangon on May 18, 2008. Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened an emergency meeting in Singapore to find ways of escalating delivery of foreign aid to cyclone victims in Myanmar amid resistance from its military regime. The ministers observed a minute's silence in remembrance of the victims of Asia's twin tragedies this month: the Myanmar cyclone and the killer earthquake in China.
Myanmar's junta leader Senior General Than Shwe (C) visits cyclone-affected familes on the outskirts of Yangon on May 18, 2008. Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened an emergency meeting in Singapore to find ways of escalating delivery of foreign aid to cyclone victims in Myanmar amid resistance from its military regime. The ministers observed a minute's silence in remembrance of the victims of Asia's twin tragedies this month: the Myanmar cyclone and the killer earthquake in China.
Myanmar's junta leader Senior General Than Shwe (C) visits cyclone-affected familes on the outskirts of Yangon on May 18, 2008. Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened an emergency meeting in Singapore to find ways of escalating delivery of foreign aid to cyclone victims in Myanmar amid resistance from its military regime. The ministers observed a minute's silence in remembrance of the victims of Asia's twin tragedies this month: the Myanmar cyclone and the killer earthquake in China.
Myanmar's Junta leader Senior General Than Shwe (R) casts his vote in the country's constitutional referendum in the administrative capital Naypyidaw on May 10, 2008. Myanmar's junta pushed ahead with a vote on a new constitution, ignoring calls from the United Nations to focus on delivering aid to 1.5 million cyclone victims facing disease and hunger.
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