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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, addressed the Family Research Council in Washington on Friday in a bid to win the support of the powerful conservative Christian action group for his White House bid. Images and soundbites.

In Iran's holy city of Qom, Ali Larijani is standing for election. The former key cabinet member, who led negotiations over Iran's nuclear crisis, stepped down last year after divergences of opinion with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain says Barack Obama and his allies have injected unnecessary partisanship into efforts to pass bailout legislation for the financial industry. (Sept. 29)

Conservatives took 19 of the 30 parliamentary seats for Tehran in the first round of Iran's elections, to the surprise of reformists... who have called for a recount. The results reaffirm the dominance of the conservative majority, even if 67 seats have yet to be decided in a runoff vote next month.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Thursday that questions about Democratic rival Barack Obama's association with a former war protester linked to Vietnam-era bombings are part of a broader issue of honesty. (Oct. 9)

In Kirghizistan, in the Tian Shai mountains, lives Hassan Baï’ake, one of the last eaglers of Central Asia. At 62 years old, he is still hunting with his predator, as his ancestors did more than 3.000 years ago. Recently, he finished training the bird he has captured a year ago, and will begin to hunt with him. It will be the opportunity for him to teach his grandson Azat the art of being an eagler. Together, high up in the mountains with Hassan’s eagle, they will venture on the trail of rabbits, foxes and even wolves…

FEATURE - INTERNATIONAL - TREND FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2008 - GAMES WITH SHOULDERSAs goes the dress code for summer 2008, the emphasis is without doubt on the shoulders. Women with small frames can stand proud in a low-cut jacket with the “strict but elegant” allure of the Yves Saint Laurent secretaries, the minimalist and futurist look at Martin Margiela, or with the rigid and built-up shoulder pads at Alexander McQueen. Those who prefer rounded shapes can opt for “balloon” sleeves as seen on the spotty dresses by Christian Lacroix or on the structured jackets by Christian Dior. Another way to show off the shoulders is with asymmetry. Roman goddess style dresses are at the forefront with the return of the toga, worn supersized at Gianfranco Ferré. Frilled straps, a great classic, make a statement at Lanvin. Bare shoulders are the real trend for this summer with the strapless bustier dress. They appear with heart-shaped neck-lines at Giles, squared or graphic at Celine, low-cut at YSL and covered in gems at Christian Lacroix and Missoni. For the evening, the chest is adorned with embroideries and jewels for a most elegant neckline. Music - Artist: Good Shoes / Album : Think before you speak / Title : Norden / Ref : Labels

Iran's ruling conservatives are going into the parliamentary election on Friday with a clear advantage, as many of their opponents have been disqualified from running. But in a poor suburb of Tehran, Iran's former president and opposition leader Mohammad Khatami has strong support that is being passed onto the reformist candidates that are part of his coalition.

Britain’s very own ‘Indiana Jones’ leads an expedition deep into the tropical rainforest to try and save the legendary Wai Wai Tribe of Guyana. Two weeks after filming concluded sever flooding destroys the village and it was abandoned. This documentary is a unique portrait of the village life that was lost… The story is packed with action, adventure, light hearted moments and raw emotional drama. We experience village life that in many ways has changed little in centuries; go hunting for spider monkey and giant rat; encounter one of the deadliest snakes known to man – and meet one of its victims.The Wai Wai are a tribe that has been torn apart by missionaries, are struggling to cope with disease, are experiencing birth deformities due to dwindling population, are vulnerable to illegal mining activities, and are seeing the modern world bring advantages and threats to their very survival. This is a privilege glimpse into one of the world’s oldest cultures.