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Laban Kipkemboi, from Kenya, left, and Richard Limo, from Kenya, participate in a news conference at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles Friday, March 19, 2010. The 2010 Honda LA Marathon will be the first run on the stadium to the Pacific Ocean. The marathon is set to run Sunday March 21. Kenya
A Ugandan security personnel in plain clothes points a gun at rioters at the site of the burned down Kasubi Tombs Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kampala, Uganda. Ugandan security forces fatally shot three people in the capital Wednesday during clashes with rioters angry after the tombs of five traditional kings were destroyed overnight by fire, a tribal government official said. Lubega Segona, minister of information for the Buganda kingdom, said three people were killed and several wounded by members of the presidential guard. He said the guards shot at angry members of the traditional kingdom who had tried to stop Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni from visiting the tombs. Uganda
Memphis Grizzlies Hasheem Thabeet, left, of Tanzania, battles Washington Wizards Antawn Jamison, right, for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. Tanzania
LONDON - MARCH 8: Queen Elizabeth II talks with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame after he arrived at Buckingham Palace at Buckingham Palace for a private audience on March 8, 2010 in London, England. Rwanda
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn answers journalists questions following the Conference on the construction of a new crisis management framework in the banking at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 19, 2010. International Monetary Fund
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - MARCH 19: Silvio Heinevetter of Berlin gets a goal during the Toyota Handball Bundesliga match between HSG Duesseldorf and Fuechse Berlin at the Burg-Waechter Castello on March 19, 2010 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Berlin
Tony Hayward, group chief executive of BP speaks during a session entitled 'global energy outlook' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. The World Economic Forum is turning toward earthquake-ravaged Haiti and steering Africa to prosperity as more world leaders arrive for the annual event in this Swiss Alpine resort. BP p.l.c.
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
(L-R) Spain's Ethiopia's Kalkidan Gezahegne, her compatriot Gelete Burka and Natalia Rodriguez compete in the women's 1500m final at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships at the Aspire Dome in the Qatari capital Doha on March 14, 2010. Gezahegne got the gold medal while Rodriguez and Burka won the silver and bronze respectively. Ethiopia
Somali shoe shiners sit on the pavement in Mogadishu, Somalia to clean shoes for customers,Monday,March 15, 2010. The shoe shiners who are mostly orphans earn daily about $5 each from the shoe-cleaning work but Madey Hassan, left, says "the situation here is volatile and if fighting starts we are paralyzed because there will be bullets flying everywhere,". Somalia
Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims;. Unemployment
Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes. Shanghai
A woman in traditional costume walks in front of Djibouti's delegation at Beirut's Sports City during the opening ceremony on September 27, 2009 of the 'Jeux de la Francophie' (Francophone Games), a four-yearly event that organisers hope will shine a positive spotlight on a country long rocked by political unrest. Some 3,000 athletes and participants from 42 countries are expected for the September 27-October 6 extravaganza, which is being held under tight security. Djibouti
(From L) US Nick Baumgartner, France's De La Rue and Austria's Mario Fuchs compete during the Snowboard Cross final race in Valmalenco on March 20, 2009. Czech Michal Novotny won the race while Baumgartner took the second place. De La Rue
Map locates countries of West Africa affected by flooding for the past three months. West Africa
Jose Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos, Minister of Petroleum from Angola, gestures as he speaks to journalists prior to the start of the meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, at their new headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Angola
Celtic legends pose for a picture after winning the Dubai Football 7'S 2010 in the Gulf emirate on March 13, 2010. The green and white hoops of Celtic Legends triumphed at the inaugural Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s, with an emphatic 3-2 Golden Goal victory against favourites AC Milan, while in the professionals final, Greek side Olympiacos defeated Leeds United by 2-0. Dubai
People walk by an office of Royal Bank of Scotland in London, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. Government controlled Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC reported Thursday a loss of 3.6 billion pounds (US$5.5 billion) for 2009, ahead of market forecasts, as income rose by 34 percent. The loss compared to a 24.3 billion pounds loss, a British corporate record, racked up by RBS in 2008 following the disastrous takeover of the Dutch Bank ABN Amro. Royal Bank of Scotland

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a boarding party from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose on Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a boarding party from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose on Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose with Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose with Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a helicopter from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose as it flies over Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a helicopter from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose as it flies over Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a boarding party from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose on Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a boarding party from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose on Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose with Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose with Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a helicopter from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose as it flies over Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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In this image issued by EU NAVFOR on Friday March 5, 2010 shows a helicopter from the EU NAVFOR French warship FS Nivose as it flies over Somali pirate skiffs off the Somali coast on Friday March 5, 2010. Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships traveling the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Nearly half the 47 ships hijacked off Somalia last year were taken in March and April.

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