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Chinese paramilitary police patrol near a mosque closed to Friday prayers in Urumqi, western China's Xinjiang province, Friday, July 10, 2009. China sentences 5 more to death over ethnic riots

The Boston Globe  BEIJING-China has sentenced five more people to death for crimes committed during riots in the western region of Xinjiang in July in country's worst ethnic violence in decades. The Xinjiang government... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan)
David Cato, a Ugandan gay-rights activist, poses for photographs at a restaurant in Kampala, Uganda, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family, friends and even landlords also could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Cato became an activist after he was beaten up four times, arrested twice, fired from his teaching job and outed in the press because he is gay. Uganda debates death penalty for gays
Canoe  By Godfrey Olukya,Katharine Houreld, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS David Cato, a Ugandan gay-rights activist, poses for photographs at a restaurant in Kampala, Uganda, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED... (photo: AP / Stephen Wandera)
A Chinese paramilitary police officer runs up a hill side to stop journalists from taking photos of a building where British Akmal Shaikh is expected to be executed near the Xishan detention center in western China's Urumqi province, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. China defiant after Briton's execution

The Independent China remained defiant today in the face of condemnation from the UK Government and human rights campaigners over the execution of a Briton said by his supporters be suffering from mental illness.... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan)
A paramilitary police officer on duty overlooks the compound of the Xishan detention center where British Akmal Shaikh is believed to have been held before his execution in western China's Urumqi province, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Fury as China executes British drug smuggler

The Guardian Fierce condemnation as last-ditch attempt to prevent death of Akmal Shaikh, 53, fails... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan)
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Indian cricket fans wave the national flag during the last day of the final cricket test match between India and Pakistan at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. India leads the series 1-0 Who is bothered about the fan?

Mumbai Mirror Watching the batsmen hopping on the Kotla pitch from the comfort of an armchair in Bangalore, it was difficult not to feel concerned. Yet it was also difficult to shake... (photo: AP / Aijaz Rahi)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Champions League final soccer match between Manchester United and Barcelona in Rome, Wednesday May 27, 2009. Spanish Inquisition: Is Cristiano Ronaldo A More Complete Player Than Lionel Messi?

Goal Goal.com’s KS Leong does a re-assessment to see whether 'CR9' really is a better all-round footballer compared to the undisputed best player of 2009...... (photo: AP / Jon Super)
Shay - Given Team of the Year

Sky Sports Shay Given Arguably one of the most astute signings by deposed Manchester City manager Mark Hughes. Given is an outstanding talent whose shot-stopping abilities and... (photo: Creative Commons / anand)
File - Nigerian policeman stand guard as people queue to cast their vote in Katsina, Nigeria, Saturday, April 21, 2007. Religious clashes in bomb suspect's state have killed thousands

The Times Nigeria is devoutly religious, one of the most religious countries not just in Africa but in the world. About half of Nigeria's fast-growing population of more than 150... (photo: AP / George Osodi)
In this image provided by the People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran and taken on Tuesday July 28, 2009, Iraqi security forces surround the People's Mujahedeen Organization camp after Iraqi police clashed with protesters at the opposition group's camp northeast of Baghdad. Residents say Iraqi forces have raided a camp housing members of an Iranian opposition group north of Baghdad. Iran arrests 7 opposition activists

Khaleej Times TEHRAN - Two outspoken government critics were arrested on Monday, the opposition said, as state media reported the death toll from clashes between Iranian forces and... (photo: AP / HO)
President Barack Obama, followed by first lady Michelle Obama, salutes as they exit Marine One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Legislative Limbo Strands Many of Obama's Nominees
The New York Times WASHINGTON - Almost every day, the news releases go up on the White House Web site and go out to reporters: "President Obama announces more key administration posts,"... (photo: AP / Cliff Owen)
 Peyton Manning / wam2 Colts' pursuit of perfection ends with loss; Pats, Cowboys, Bengals & Packers in postseason
Star Tribune Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are perfect no more, and that's just fine with them. They've got their sights set on making postseason history — even if... (photo: Public Domain)
President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House about health care reform and Iraq's new electoral law after returning from Camp David Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Washington. President Obama election voted top Illinois story of decade

Chicago Sun-Times When the decade opened, Barack Obama was serving in the Illinois Senate before moving on to the U.S. Senate. His history-making election as president of the United States... (photo: AP / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter waves after visiting the Church of Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. Sam Wallace: Dear Jeff Stelling, Sepp Blatter and Phil Brown, thanks for the memories
The Independent No end-of-year awards, just a few memories of 2009. I wish I'd been at that one... Burnley v Tottenham, the Carling Cup semi-final second leg in January and one of the... (photo: AP / Bernat Armangue))
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