This Week in Photos
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Every Friday we take a look at the last 7 days in travel, learning more about the places we'd like to visit and expanding our world view. From newsworthy disasters and celebrations abroad, to landmark events and memorable traditions, here are our favorite photos from past weeks. If you have great travel photos of your own to show off, upload them to our Take Your Best Shot community. Share your adventures with other travel-seekers!
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This Week in Photos, June 7 - June 13, 2013
A glowing Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, christens a "Royal Princess," Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova for the 2013 French Open title and more in this week in photos.
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This Week in Photos, May 31 - June 6, 2013
You'll find boy banders (Backstreet's back, alright!), the first-ever Mud Day revelers and Runaways Brides in this week in photos around the world.
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This Week in Photos, May 24 - May 30, 2013
A Guinness World Record was shattered, cheese-rolling races were won, and "Manhattanhenge" set over NYC in this week in photos.
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This Week in Photos, May 17 - May 23, 2013
President Obama gives a commencement address to the class of 2013, model Petra Nemcova attends a film premiere in Cannes and more celebrations are in this week in photos.
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Week of May 10 - May 16, 2013
Prince Harry visits the US, Barbie's Dream House comes to life and Buddha celebrates another birthday in this week in photos.
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Week of May 3 - 9, 2013
The week was off and running with 350 Lamborghinis, Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the 139th Kentucky Derby.
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Week of April 26 - May 2, 2013
Celebrations abound around the world, as people participate in May Day festivities, a goth festival, a bubble parade and more in this week in photos.
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Week of April 19 - 25, 2013
From Rome celebrating its 2,766th birthday to inflatable sculptures in Hong Kong, check out our favorite photos from around the world this week.
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Week of April 12 - 18, 2013
From record breaking double dutch in Hong Kong to the Gay Pride Parade in Miami, take a look at events that happened around the world this week.
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Week of April 5 - 11, 2013
Spring brings much to celebrate with cherry blossoms blooming in DC, International Pillow Fight Day and more in this week's round-up of photos from around the world.
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Week of March 29 - April 4, 2013
From egg rolls to races to bonnets, Easter was celebrated in more ways than one in This Week in Photos.
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Week of March 22 -28, 2013
Holi is celebrated in India, while China honors Earth Hour and more in this week in photos.
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Week of March 15 - 21, 2013
In this week in photos St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in style around the world and more.
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Week of March 1 - 7, 2013
Fashion Week comes to Paris, snow hits the Midwest and East coast, and more.
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Week of Feb. 22 - 28, 2013
The last week in February brings award season to an end, the inauguration of South Korea's first female president and more.
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Week of Feb. 15 - 21, 2013
Abraham Lincoln is sculpted in cheese, 3,500 couples get married and more in This Week in Photos.
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Week of Feb. 8 - 14, 2013
Swimsuit models visit Wall Street, dogs get married, Cupids race and more in this week in photos!
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Week of Feb. 1 - 7, 2013
The Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl, a man climbs a hotel and more in this week in photos.
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Week of Jan. 25 - Jan. 31, 2013
From ice skaters, to swimmers, actors, or football players, the best of the best compete in this week in photos.
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Week of Jan. 18 - Jan. 24 2013
The world's largest oceanarium opens, the Obamas dance at the Inaugural Ball and models take the runway in this week in photos.
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Week of Jan. 11 - Jan. 17, 2013
From underwater checkers and ice baths, to not wearing any pants, people are embracing the chilly January weather in this week in photos.
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Week of Jan. 4 - Jan. 10 2013
It's the first full week of 2013 and it's back to business as usual for bull riders, buddhist monks and models around the world.
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Week of Dec. 28, 2012-Jan. 3, 2013
BCS Bowl Games, parades and plunges ring in the New Year in this week in photos.
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Week of Dec. 21-27, 2012
As the supposed end of the world drew nigh, people around the world continued to celebrate in this week in photos.
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Week of Dec. 14-20, 2012
Santarchy? Apocalypse? It may seem like the world is coming to an end, but this week in photos proves otherwise.
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Week of Dec. 7-13, 2012
Get caught up in the excitement of 12/12/12 and the spirit of the holiday season in this week in photos.
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Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2012
It's finally December and people around the world are getting ready for the holidays: ice skating, trimming trees, and putting on their Santa suits- or birthday suits.
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Week of Nov. 16 - 29, 2012
This week in photos brings a Thanksgiving-sized helping of snapshots from the past two weeks of holiday celebrations.
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Week of Nov. 9 - 15, 2012
Cities begin to show their holiday spirit, festivals are celebrated, pole dancers compete and more in this week in photos.
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Week of Nov. 2 - 8, 2012
Obama wins reelection, "angels" walk the runway and New Yorkers struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in this week in photos.
Week of Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2012
This Halloweek we had surfers competing in costume, an Evil Spirits Parade and a "Frankenstorm" hit the East Coast.
Week of Oct. 19 - 25, 2012
A Star Trek wedding, giant LEGO trees, the last presidential debate, and more in this week in photos.
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Week of Oct. 12-18, 2012
This week in photos saw a presidential face off and the last "blast off" for Space Shuttle Endeavour.
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Week of Oct. 5-11, 2012
See more pink landmarks, Diamond Jubilee festivities and international (dance) competitions in this week in photos.
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Week of Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2012
It's that time of year again: Football is in full swing, landmarks are mysteriously turning pink and more in this week in photos.
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Week of Sept. 21-27, 2012
A water-powered jetpack? Pint-size “protestors?” You have to see it to believe it in this week in photos.
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Week of Sept. 14-20, 2012
The iPhone 5 makes its debut and the Space-Shuttle-Program era draws to a close in this week in photos.
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Week of Sept. 7-13, 2012
Pop culture dominates this week in photos: Britney Spears makes her X Factor debut, prisoners dance to "Thriller" in Peru, and Grease comes to life in London.
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Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2012
Prince Harry is spotted back home (with his clothes on), 3-year-old baseball prodigy Christian Haupt takes the pitcher's mound and more in this week in photos.
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Week of August 24-30, 2012
A village-wide tomato fight and homemade flying machines? Check out some of this week's weird -- and wonderful -- photos.
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Week of August 17-23, 2012
Feats of endurance from Spain to Switzerland, a classy flash mob in NYC and a White House first -- see what happened this week in photos.
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Week of August 10-16, 2012
The Olympics were winding down, but that didn't stop new royalty from being crowned among other competitions and celebrations around the world. Here's what happened this week.
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Week of Aug. 3-9, 2012
Not all the sports were in London this week, with friendly competitions everywhere from Minsk to New York City to Mexico City. See what else happened this week around the world.
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Week of July 27 - Aug. 2, 2012
The Olympics kicked off this week with a memorable Opening Ceremony and a slew of events, including the women’s artistic gymnastics final, where the US won gold for the first time since 1996.
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Week of July 20-26, 2012
Celebrations began this week as the world's best athletes descended upon London, but those weren’t the only festivities around the world. See what else happened this week in photos.
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Week of July 13-19, 2012
From athletes preparing to give their al in London, to the opening of several new attractions around the world, here's what happened this week.
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July 6-12, 2012
While Londoners took a break from Olympic prep to compete in events of athletic ineptitude, Michigan kids rolled in mud and Sydney beachgoers hit the ice rink. Here’s what else happened worldwide.
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June 29-July 5, 2012
Competitions such as Wimbledon, the Tour de France and the Olympic trials were just a few of the many displays of strength that took place this week. Here’s what else happened around the world.
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June 22-28, 2012
From the Olympic trials to a famous dog’s retirement from show business, it was a week of athletic determination and cute animals. Here’s what happened this week around the world.
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June 15-21, 2012
From the Asian Beach Games in China to preparations for the Olympics in London, here's what happened this week around the world.
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June 8-14, 2012
Hockey, boxing, horseracing -- sports reigned supreme this week throughout the world. Find out what else happened over the last 7 days.
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June 1-7, 2012
From the kickoff of the Lingerie Football League tour in Australia to the E3 gaming conference in LA, here's what happened this week around the world.
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May 25-31, 2012
From the Fleet Week celebrations in New York City to Facebook opening offices in Dubai, Travel Channel looks at events that happened this week around the world.
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May 18-24, 2012
A solar eclipse strikes the world with awe, the world’s tallest broadcasting tower opens to the public and the Olympic flame arrives in the UK.
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May 11-17, 2012
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue, stars walk the red carpet at Cannes and the Olympic flame makes its way through Greece.
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May 4-10, 2012
Horses race in the 138th Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated around the world, and chihuahuas parade around Kansas City, MO.
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April 27-May 3, 2012
Queen Elizabeth II tours England as part of the Diamond Jubilee, musicians perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and One World Trade Center becomes NYC's tallest building.
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April 20-26, 2012
Giant puppets perform on the streets of Liverpool, the Enterprise space shuttle prepares for its final flight, athletes compete in Olympic trials and more.
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April 13-19, 2012
Space Shuttle Discovery has its final flight, runners compete in the Boston Marathon, and celebrations mark the 100-day countdown to the start of the 2012 London Olympics.
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April 6-12, 2012
Easter is celebrated around the world, a man walks across Australia in a stormtrooper costume, Bubba Watson wins the masters, and more.
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March 30-April 5, 2012
The world’s most iconic landmarks go dark for Earth Hour, penitents celebrate Easter, Kentcuky wins the NCAA championship, and much more.
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March 23-29, 2012
This Week in Photos includes the opening of the Titanic Belfast Experience in Ireland, the start of the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup in Australia and Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Cuba.
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March 16-22, 2012
For This Week in Photos we highlight a Guinness World Record attempt for longest wedding dress train, St. Patrick's Day, Cherry Blossom trees blooming in DC and more.
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March 9-15, 2012
This Week in Photos includes the Cheltenham Festival in England, The Surfing Dog Spectacular in Queensland and a hot-air balloon show in Canberra.
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March 2-8, 2012
Prince Harry hangs with Usain Bolt in Jamaica, University students celebrate Holi in Kolkata, the 82nd Geneva Auto Show and more.
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February 24-March 1, 2012
London prepares for the Olympics, stars attend the Academy Awards, and clowns visit the Empire State Building.
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February 17-23, 2012
Japanese children celebrate the Saidaiji Naked Festival, revelers partake in Brazil's Carnival and much more.
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February 10-16, 2012
Memorials spring up for Whitney Houston, Adele takes home 6 Grammys and Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world.
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February 3-9, 2012
New York Giants celebrate their Super Bowl XLVI win; London celebrates the release of Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D and more.
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January 27-February 2, 2012
South Korean tourists take pictures in front of the Blue Mosque; English lop-eared rabbits attend the annual Rabbit Grand National show and more.
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January 20-26, 2012
A Jack Russell terrier performs in NYC; A father and son compete in The Masters at Alexandra Palace; Madrid celebrates the Chinese New Year and More.
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January 13-19, 2012
The US Marathon Olympic Trials; Belalp Witches Ski Race in Switzerland; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin and More.
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January 6-12, 2012
Volunteers stand in the ocean during an art exhibit; performers demonstrate the Coopers' Dance at Marienplatz Square; participants join the annual "No Pants Subway Ride" and more.
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December 30-January 5, 2012
Michigan Wolverines celebrate their win, Hardy Dutch swimmers brave the icy North Sea, a 4-hills ski jumping tournament and more.
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December 16-22, 2011
Volunteers decorate for the ceremony of the newly built Buddha Memorial Center in Kaohsiung; A Sumatran tiger at the Australia Zoo meets Santa Claus and more.
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December 9-15, 2011
A Bulgarian Muslim bride has her make-up applied; "Paris, Metropolis 2020" is unveiled; Norways' World Cup Nordic combined Gundersen competition and more.
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December 2-8, 2011
People gather outside the Royal Palace in Bangkok to celebrate the Kings birthday; a swimmer dives into icy water; models present creations by designer Karl Lagerfeld and more.
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November 25-December 1, 2011
A Holbourne Museum light display in Bath, a white Lipizzaner Stallion performs at a Spanish Riding School, Norway feels the strength of storm Berit and more.
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November 18-23, 2011
Students participate in Scotlands traditional Raisin Monday celebrations, a wedding in New Delhi, NASA's Expedition 29 returns and more.
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November 11-17, 2011
Asia's largest cattle fair, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is raised in NYC and more.
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November 4-10, 2011
A flooded Saint Mark's Square in Venice, the New York City Marathon and more.
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September 2-8, 2011
A 21-foot crocodile is caught in the Philippines, and competitors participate in the National Buffalo Wing Festival.
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August 26-September 1, 2011
This week, Hurricane Irene rattled the East Coast, the US open began, and locals in Berlin battled each other with vegetables.
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August 19-25, 2011
Highlights include a beard contest and artificial waves at the Munich airport.
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August 12-18, 2011
Pipe bands compete in the World Pipe Band Championship, students take an upside-down yoga class and much more.
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August 5-11, 2011
Highlights include an underwater art exhibit and hot air balloon tightrope walking.
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July 29-August 4, 2011
A chimp feeding a baby tiger, a beer festival and plenty of extreme sports.
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July 22-28, 2011
A baby hippo, Kate Middleton's wedding dress, Comic Con, Bavarian Alphorn players and more.
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July 15-21, 2011
A mud festival, "bee bearding" contest and some very small buildings.
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July 8-14, 2011
A Harry Potter "maize mase," Derek Jeter's 3,000 hit, space shuttles, hammerhead sharks and more.
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July 1-7, 2011
A pink poodle kick-off Berlin Fashion Week, Prince William and Catharine of Cambridge visit Canada and much more.
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June 24-29, 2011
An airborne with jetpack flier in Key West, FL, fans celebrate the premiere of Transformers: Dark Side of The Moon, thousands celebrate same-sex marriage in New York City and more.
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June 17-23, 2011
A boy happily jumps into the Black Sea, First Lady Michelle Obama visits South Africa, Rory Mcllroy wins the 111th U.S. Open and more.
June 10-16, 2011
A 41 Gun Royal Salute for The Duke of Edinburgh's birthday, Tour de Suisse gets underway in Switzerland and more.See the slideshow
June 3-9, 2011
A sailor competes in the Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta, Pilgrims pay homage to the Virgin del Rocio and more.See the slideshow
May 27-June 2, 2011
Buddhist monks at play, fishing in 2014 Olympics host city Sochi, Russia and more.See the slideshow
May 20-26, 2011
A stunt driver performs in Srinagar, India, President Barack Obama's state visit to the United Kingdom and more.See the slideshow
May 13-19, 2011
A Billabong Rio Pro championship in Rio de Janeiro, NASA space shuttle Endeavour lifts off for the last time and much more.See the slideshow
May 6-12, 2011
A celebration of the 137th Kentucky Derby, students partake in the Big Dance Royal Flashmob in England and more.
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April 29-May 5, 2011
From revelers gathering at the White House, to bullfights in Seville, check out the best photos from around the globe during the past week.
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April 22-28, 2011
From the annual Easter Egg Roll in DC to the preparation for the wedding of William and Kate, see our picks for This Week in Photos.See the slideshow
April 15-21, 2011
Witness a giant floating stage at Lake Constance, a man jumping on floating ice, an Amateur Women's Classic Bodybuilding competition and more.See the slideshow
April 8-14, 2011
Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums of Red Bank, preparation for the Royal Wedding, the 109th Paris Roubaix cycle race, the 150th anniversary of the US Civil War and more.See the slideshow
April 1-7, 2011
The Tatuaje International Tattoo Expo, China's Tomb-Sweeping Day, DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival and more.
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March 25-31, 2011
See the ancient Greek and Roman ruined city of Cyrene, a focused crowd watching the ICC World Cup Semi Final and more.See the slideshow
March 18-24, 2011
A Super Perigee Moon rises above the Lincoln Memorial, US President Barack Obama tours Rio de Janerio, Prince William visits with Australian flood victims and more.See the slideshow
March 11-17, 2011
Check out the hottest photos from the past week, from space shuttles to baby leopards and more.See the slideshow
March 4-10, 2011
Carnival celebrations take place in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and New Orleans, Tibetans attend New Year or "Losar" celebrations and more.See the slideshow
Feb 25-March 3, 2011
A purification festival in Bali, the tallest stand-alone communications tower in the world and more.See the slideshow
Feb 18-24, 2011
Russian sailors play tug-of-war, Blake Griffin defies gravity, a flock of starlings swoop and more.See the slideshow
Feb 11-17, 2011
A birthday celebration for the Prophet Mohammad, New York Fashion Week, Cairo returns to normal and more.See the slideshow
Feb 4-10, 2011
A gondola ride across the Grand Canal in Venice, Super Bowl XLV celebrations, a Bavarian sledge race and more.See the slideshow
Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2011
Groundhog day, one of the worst snowstorms to hit the Midwest in decades, Egypt erupts and more.See the slideshow
Jan 21-27, 2011
The Big Day Out Festival, a Scottish National Poultry Show, Beijing preps for the Lunar New Year and more.See the slideshow
Jan 14-20, 2011
Women in kangaroo costumes attend the Australian Open, a celebration of the Saint Anthony's Day and more.See the slideshow
Jan 7-13, 2011
Surfdog Duke catches waves in Santiago, New York City receives another snow storm and more.See the slideshow
Dec 31 - Jan 6, 2011
The annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim, a New Year's Eve celebration in Hawaii and more.See the slideshow
2010: The Year in Photos
Take a look back at 2010s best moments - through pictures.See the slideshow
Oct 15-21, 2010
Kite flying in Kabul, an Alternative Hair Show, a buried holy man and the cutest African lion cubs.See the slideshow
Oct 8-14, 2010
A spiritual ceremony in Venezuela, a massive breakfast in Sydney and much more.See the slideshow
Sept 10-16, 2010
A look at the travel-related news for the week of September 10-16, 2010.See the slideshow