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April 8, 2009
Posted: 702 GMT
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images. US President Barack Obama (R) greets troops during a visit to Camp Victory, just outside Baghdad, on April 7, 2009.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images. US President Barack Obama (R) greets troops during a visit to Camp Victory, just outside Baghdad, on April 7, 2009.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images. US President Barack Obama speaks during a visit to Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images. US President Barack Obama speaks during a visit to Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq.
Iraqi President's Office via Getty Images. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (R) speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama (L) as an interpreter sits (C) April 7, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq and spoke about the transition of power to the Iraqi government.
Iraqi President's Office via Getty Images. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (R) speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama (L) as an interpreter sits (C) April 7, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq and spoke about the transition of power to the Iraqi government.
Iraqi Prime Minister office via Getty Images. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) on April 7, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq and spoke about the transition of power to the Iraqi government.
Iraqi Prime Minister office via Getty Images. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) on April 7, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq and spoke about the transition of power to the Iraqi government.
High-end clothing boutique, KashMIRI, took to the catwalk to showcase collections of some of the region’s leading designers that they stock in all three of their Dubai stores. Pictured, a dress from Pakistani designer, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin.
High-end clothing boutique, KashMIRI, took to the catwalk to showcase collections of some of the region’s leading designers that they stock in all three of their Dubai stores. Pictured, a dress from Pakistani designer, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin.
Another dress from the KashMIRI show.
Another dress from the KashMIRI show.
L’Oreal’s head make-up artist, Alexis Dralet, showcased the new make-up trends for Autumn/Winter 09. There were heavy brows, nude eyes and bronzed cheeks with deeply stained lips.
L’Oreal’s head make-up artist, Alexis Dralet, showcased the new make-up trends for Autumn/Winter 09. There were heavy brows, nude eyes and bronzed cheeks with deeply stained lips.
Mariam Al Mazro shifted the focus of Dubai Fashion Week A/W 09 to prints. Flamboyancy mixed with a carefree attitude was represented in her collection of panelled ankle-length dresses.
Mariam Al Mazro shifted the focus of Dubai Fashion Week A/W 09 to prints. Flamboyancy mixed with a carefree attitude was represented in her collection of panelled ankle-length dresses.

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shania chapman   April 23rd, 2009 3:18 pm ET

i think that obama did the right thing to go see them that was cool but you need to bring them home i miss them and so does everyone eles thank you


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