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.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, arrive for a meeting in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Medvedev, on his first visit to India as president, said Russia can help India fight terrorism and investigate the deadly attacks in Mumbai.
Father Laurent Chu Van Minh, the newly ordained Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of the Hanoi Diocese, smiles after his consecration ceremony at Nam Dinh Church, 90 km (56 miles) outside Hanoi December 5, 2008. Father Laurent worked as a barber and teacher for 32 years before he was consecrated as a priest in 1994 at the age of 51. Vietnam has 8 million Catholics, the second largest community in Asia after the Philippines.
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Actor Harold Pirraneau attends the 2008 Stockings with Care celebrity bartending night at Bar 13 on December 4, 2008 in New York City.
A memorial tribute to shoe mogul Thomas Bata is shown at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto September 3, 2008. Bata died earlier this week at the age of 93.
A visitor takes a close look at a photo by French photographer Bettina Rheims during the inauguration of her exhibition "Can You Find Happiness?" on March 7, 2008 at the c/o-Gallery in Berlin. The exhibition runs from March 8 to May 11, 2008.
Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.
People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after dunking the ball, as Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas (2) turns away during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dunks the ball as forward Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10) goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) and center Andrew Bynum defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Comedian Garry Shandling, right, talks with an unidentified person during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Soccer star David Beckham, left, talks with singer Marc Anthony during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum (17) tries to block the shot of Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) shoots as Miami Heat center Udonis Haslem, left, and Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (30) defend in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Brand scored 12 points as the 76ers lost to the Heat 106-83.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, right, of Spain, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin (23) dives to the floor after loose ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Greg Buckner (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Martin scored 33 points as the Kings won 100-95.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur, right, goes after a loose ball against Sacramento Kings forward Mikki Moore, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson celebrates a score against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. Jackson scored 29 points as Golden State won 111-101.
Denver Nuggets' Dahntay Jones (30) goes up for a shot over Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson (1) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni directs his team against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. The Kings won 100-95.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, left, drives around Sacramento Kings defender Mikki Moore, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony (15) drives against Golden State Warriors' Al Harrington (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.
Kevin Johnson, left, former NBA player and newly elected mayor of Sacramento, watches the NBA basketball game between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies with Kings owner Gavin Maloof, right, in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. The Kings won 100-95.
Sacramento Kings center Spencer Hawes, left, loses the handle on the ball while Memphis Grizzlies defender Rudy Gay, right, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. The Kings won 100-95.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, during the second quarter of the NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Salt Lake City.
Detroit Pistons' Kwame Brown, right, heads to the basket despite pressure from Toronto Raptors' Jamario Moon, during NBA action at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Toronto Raptors Jose Calderon, left, of Spain, works the ball past Detriot Pistons' Rodney Stucker during second half NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
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