President Barack Obama is saluted by a Marine before boarding Air Force One at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, N.C., Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Obama traveled to Camp Lejeune, N.C., and told troops "By August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end." At rear is Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Fish Out Of Water
A Filipino fisherman lifts tuna, which is exported to Japan, the U.S. and Europe, at the General Santos city port, southern Philippines Monday Feb. 23, 2009. The Philippine government recently defined its territorial boundaries per the Law of the Sea. This protects the Philippines' standard 200-mile exclusive economic zone and lay claim over its extensive continental shelf which will aid the vast fishing industry.
Butterfly Royalty
Monarch butterflies gather on top of flowers at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, near the town of Chincua, Mexico, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. The Monarchs are not endangered, but scientists say deforestation could threaten their existence.
Mother Of 14
Nadya Suleman, the mother of octuplets, leaves her mother's home Friday Feb. 27, 2009, in Whittier, Calif. Suleman, who already had six children, has created an uproar after delivering the octuplets despite having very little means to support them.
Havana Sunrise
Tourists look at the sunrise from behind Havana's refinery on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Cuba.
Snow Scene
A Czech flag flutters as snow falls during the Men's Large Hill Individual race at the Ski Jumping competitions of the Nordic World Ski Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.
Playing The Big Room
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, speaks at St. Alexander's hall, while receiving the credentials of newly appointed ambassadors in Moscow's Kremlin, Russia, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.