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Yuko Kakihara, employee of US Mattel's Japanese subsidiary Mattel International, displays the Barbie doll "My Melody Barbie", wearing Sanrio's rabbit character My Melody designed belt, bag, scarf and accesories in Tokyo on February 29, 2008. Mattel and Sanrio sold Hello Kitty Barbie last year and will start to sell the new collaborate doll on April 29 at the market of US, Canada, France, venezuela and Japan.
FX cable channel series "Dirt" in Hollywood, California
"Dirt" cast member Alexandra Breckenridge poses at the season two premiere screening of the show in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Courteney Cox, left, and Alexandra Breckenridge, cast members in the FX show "Dirt," pose together at the season two premiere screening of the show in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Courteney Cox, left, star of the FX show "Dirt," poses with her husband David Arquette at the season two premiere screening of the show in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Actors Sharon Lawrence and Jeffrey Nordling arrive at the season two premiere screening of the FX cable channel series "Dirt" in Hollywood, California February 27, 2008. Courteney Cox stars as an executive editor at two tabloid magazines in the series.
Cast member Kate Beckinsale attends the premiere of "Snow Angels" at the Egyptian theatre in Hollywood, California February 28, 2008. The movie opens limitedly in the U.S. on March 7.
Cast member Olivia Thirlby poses at the premiere of "Snow Angels" at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California February 28, 2008. The movie opens limitedly in the U.S. on March 7.
Actresses Courteney Cox (L) and Alexandra Breckenridge arrive at the season two premiere screening of their FX cable channel series "Dirt" in Hollywood, California February 28, 2008. Cox stars as an executive editor at two tabloid magazines in the series.
geisha, ...traditional Japanese dance ...
Sixteen-year-old maiko, or apprentice geisha, Momijyu, left, participates in a spring tourism campaign for Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, at Kyoto House in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Seventeen-year-old maiko, or an apprentice geisha, Tomoyuki, right, and 16-year-old maiko Momijyu smile as they participate in a spring tourism campaign for Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, at Kyoto House in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Seventeen-year-old maiko, or an apprentice geisha, Tomoyuki, performs a traditional Japanese dance as she participates in a spring tourism campaign for Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, at Kyoto House in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Sixteen-year-old maiko, or an apprentice geisha, Momijyu, left, and 17-year-old maiko Tomoyuki perform a traditional Japanese dance as they participate in a spring tourism campaign for Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, at Kyoto House in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
roadside bomb explosion in Peshawar...Pakistani
Pakistani people gather around a crater after a roadside bomb explosion in Peshawar on February 29, 2008. A roadside bomb planted by suspected militants blew up a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, a town bordering North Waziristan tribal district, killing three policemen.
Pakistani policemen inspect a crater after a roadside bomb explosion in Peshawar on February 29, 2008. A roadside bomb planted by suspected militants blew up a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, a town bordering North Waziristan tribal district, killing three policemen.
Pakistani policemen inspect a crater after a roadside bomb explosion in Peshawar on February 29, 2008. A roadside bomb planted by suspected militants blew up a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, a town bordering North Waziristan tribal district, killing three policemen.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo visits Ocean Park
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, center, poses during the opening of the Manila Ocean Park, the country's first oceanarium, in Manila, Philippines Friday Feb. 29, 2008. Arroyo continues to perform her regular duties despite mounting calls by the opposition for her resignation amidst a raging corruption scandal.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, center, poses at the opening of the Manila Ocean Park, the country's first oceanarium, in Manila, Philippines Friday Feb. 29, 2008. Arroyo continues to perform her regular function despite mounting calls by the opposition for her resignation amidst raging corruption scandal. At right is Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, third from left standing, poses with students during the opening of the Manila Ocean Park, the country's first oceanarium, in Manila, Philippines Friday Feb. 29, 2008. Arroyo continues to perform her regular function despite mounting calls by the opposition for her resignation amidst raging corruption scandal. At right is Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo visits Ocean Park on the opening day of the aquarium in Manila February 29, 2008. Arroyo has brushed off calls for her to resign over allegations of kickbacks in a government telecoms deal.
mother of adopted five year old son Abednego.. Kenya
Elizabeth Rioba, the mother of adopted five year old son Abednego, ponders the next move during the interview at ElizabethÕs sisterÕs home at Mazeras in Mombasa, Kenya, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, when she was reminded of her sonÕs ordeal.
Elizabeth Rioba, left, the mother of adopted five year old son Abednego, jointly with her neighbours, ponders the next move during the interview at Elizabeths sisters home at Mazeras in Mombasa, Kenya, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, when she was reminded of her sons ordeal.
Lights appear in the sky over the woods in Canada's Northwest
The Northern Lights appear in the sky over the woods in Canada's Northwest Territories in this picture taken February 14, 2008. More formally known as aurora borealis, the lights have made the northern mining center of Yellowknife -- population roughly 20,000 -- a travel hub for mostly Japanese tourists eager to take advantage of the town's nearly ideal viewing conditions. Picture taken February 14. To match feature
The Northern Lights appear in the sky over the woods in Canada's Northwest Territories in this picture taken February 14, 2008. More formally known as aurora borealis, the lights have made the northern mining center of Yellowknife -- population roughly 20,000 -- a travel hub for mostly Japanese tourists eager to take advantage of the town's nearly ideal viewing conditions. Picture taken February 14. To match feature
two mummies lie in the basement of the Mosteiro da Luz Catholic church in Sao Paulo
Picture taken on February 23, 2008 of the mummified remains of two nuns lying together in a burial niche at the Mosteiro da Luz Catholic monastery in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The bodies were discovered in one of six burial niches bricked over in the 234-year-old 'Mosteiro da Luz', that continues to be the home of the reclusive Order of the Conceptionist Sisters as well as a Museum of Sacred Art. The bodies were found around three weeks ago, when work was done to combat an invasion of insects. The discovery was kept secret while excavation was carried out and the remains cleaned of debris.
In this photo released by Sao Paulo's Museum of Sacred Art, two mummies lie in the basement of the Mosteiro da Luz Catholic church in Sao Paulo, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Restoration workers from Sao Paulo's Museum of Sacred Art discovered the mummies this month.
In this photo released by Sao Paulo's Museum of Sacred Art, two mummies lie in the basement of the Mosteiro da Luz Catholic church in Sao Paulo, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Restoration workers from Sao Paulo's Museum of Sacred Art discovered the mummies this month.
floodwaters due to heavy rains in Guayas province, Ecuador,
Homes are surrounded by floodwaters due to heavy rains in Guayas province, Ecuador, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Ecuador's state oil company shut down two major pipelines Thursday after a landslide triggered by flooding destroyed a section of oil duct. Ecuador, South America's fifth largest oil producer, produces about 511,000 barrels of crude each day. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said that 25 percent of the country's territory is flooded.
Horses stand in floodwaters due to heavy rains in Guayas Province, Ecuador, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said that 25 percent of the country's territory is flooded.
Two houses are surrounded by floodwaters due to heavy rains in Guayas province, Ecuador, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said that 25 percent of the country's territory is flooded.
An aerial view of a flooded area of the Guayas province, southwest of Quito, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said Wednesday that 25% of the country's territory is flooded.
An aerial view of houses sitting on a flooded area in Guayas province, southwest of Quito, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said Wednesday that 25% of the country's territory is flooded.
Thursday 28 February 2008
partially dried-up Dongjinghe River...
A resident collects water from Dongjinghe River, a branch of Hangjiang River, in Jianli county of Jingzhou, Hubei province February 27, 2008. A spill on the Hanjiang River, in central China's Hubei Province, has affected water supply for 200,000 people living along three tributaries since Sunday, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday, citing local media.
A resident takes water from the partially dried-up Dongjinghe River, a branch of Hangjiang River, in Jianli county of Jingzhou, Hubei province February 26, 2008. A spill on the Hanjiang River, in central China's Hubei Province, has affected water supply for 200,000 people living along three tributaries since Sunday, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday, citing local media. Picture taken February 26, 2008.
A resident takes water from the partially dried-up Dongjinghe River, a branch of Hangjiang River, in Jianli county of Jingzhou, Hubei province February 26, 2008. A spill on the Hanjiang River, in central China's Hubei Province, has affected water supply for 200,000 people living along three tributaries since Sunday, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday, citing local media. Picture taken February 26, 2008.
A man walks with fishing equipment on the banks of the Hanjiang River in Xiangfan, in Hubei province, February 28, 2008. A spill on the Hanjiang River, in central China's Hubei Province, has affected water supply for 200,000 people living along three tributaries since Sunday, the Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday, citing local media.
A Maracatu lance-bearer celebrates carnival in Olinda in Brazil's
Maracatu lance-bearers celebrate carnival in Olinda in Brazil's Pernambuco state, Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. The tradition is a deeply secret, semi-religious ritual born among former slaves in the sugar-cane fields north of Recife, with roots stretching back to African and indigenous cultures.
Maracatu lance-bearer Josenildo Estevao da Silva, 19, walks to Recife where he will join other lance-bearers to celebrate carnival, in Nazare da Mata in Brazil's Pernambuco state, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. For Josenildo Estevao da Silva, carnival begins with a herbal bath, a sip of tea, and a prayer to indigenous and African spirits that he may be protected as he prepares to take part in one this country's most unique rituals.
A Maracatu lance-bearer celebrates carnival in Olinda in Brazil's Pernambuco state, Friday, Jan.25, 2008. The tradition is a deeply secret, semi-religious ritual born among former slaves in the sugar-cane fields north of Recife, with roots stretching back to African and indigenous cultures.
Bourai was killed when the five-storey building housing........
The body of Six-month-old Mohammed Bourai lies in the morgue of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza city on February 27, 2008. A baby boy was killed Wednesday when three missiles fired by an Israeli helicopter struck the interior ministry of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, a hospital source said. Bourai was killed when the five-storey building housing the ministry, which is 300 metres from the office of the prime minister, came under attack, the hospital source and witnesses said. Earlier, a hospital source told AFP that six Palestinians had been injured, including two children.
Palestinians carry the body of Six-month-old Mohammed Bourai to the morgue at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza city on February 27, 2008. A baby boy was killed Wednesday when three missiles fired by an Israeli helicopter struck the interior ministry of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, a hospital source said. Bourai was killed when the five-storey building housing the ministry, which is 300 metres from the office of the prime minister, came under attack, the hospital source and witnesses said. Earlier, a hospital source told AFP that six Palestinians had been injured, including two children.
Palestinians carry the body of Six-month-old Mohammed Bourai to the morgue at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza city on February 27, 2008. A baby boy was killed Wednesday when three missiles fired by an Israeli helicopter struck the interior ministry of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, a hospital source said. Bourai was killed when the five-storey building housing the ministry, which is 300 metres from the office of the prime minister, came under attack, the hospital source and witnesses said. Earlier, a hospital source told AFP that six Palestinians had been injured, including two children.
Singer Mariah Carey ...MTV's "Total Request Live"
Singer Mariah Carey makes an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live", Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 in New York.
Singer Mariah Carey poses with actor Jack McBrayer, who co-stars with Carey in her new video, during an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live", Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 in New York.
Singer Mariah Carey poses with actor Jack McBrayer, who co-stars with Carey in her new video, during an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live", Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 in New York.
Somali refugees ...
Somali refugees wait outside a registration office at the Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen February 13, 2008. Many Africans consider Yemen a gateway to other parts of the Middle East and the West as it shares a border with oil-producing Saudi Arabia, which hosts millions of foreign workers. But some Africans find their odyssey ends here, in lives half-lived because Yemen is itself too poor to offer a better future.
A Somali refugee girl stands at the door of her family's shelter at the Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen February 13, 2008. Many Africans consider Yemen a gateway to other parts of the Middle East and the West as it shares a border with oil-producing Saudi Arabia, which hosts millions of foreign workers. But some Africans find their odyssey ends here, in lives half-lived because Yemen is itself too poor to offer a better future.
A Somali refugee woman carries her child at the Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen February 13, 2008. Many Africans consider Yemen a gateway to other parts of the Middle East and the West as it shares a border with oil-producing Saudi Arabia, which hosts millions of foreign workers. But some Africans find their odyssey ends here, in lives half-lived because Yemen is itself too poor to offer a better future.
Somali refugees disembark off a Yemeni military truck at the Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen February 13, 2008, shortly after they arrived from the Gulf of Aden coast that they reached overnight by boat from Somalia. Many Africans consider Yemen a gateway to other parts of the Middle East and the West as it shares a border with oil-producing Saudi Arabia, which hosts millions of foreign workers. But some Africans find their odyssey ends here, in lives half-lived because Yemen is itself too poor to offer a better future.
A Somali refugee woman sits outside her tent at the Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen February 13, 2008. Many Africans consider Yemen a gateway to other parts of the Middle East and the West as it shares a border with oil-producing Saudi Arabia, which hosts millions of foreign workers. But some Africans find their odyssey ends here, in lives half-lived because Yemen is itself too poor to offer a better future.