Sao Paulo, Brazil: A dancer performs during the carnival parade of Camisa Verde e Branco samba school
Prague, Czech Republic: Vincek, a six-day-old Rothschild giraffe, is presented to the media at Prague zoo
Kastoria, Greece: The town's frozen lake. More than 650 people have died so far in Europe's coldest winter in decades
Cairo, Egypt: A protester takes cover from the
rain during a demonstration organised to call for the expulsion of the
Syrian ambassador outside the embassy
Washington, US: President Barack Obama steps out
of a Boeing 787 after touring the airplane at the Boeing Company's
assembly facility in Everett
Dakar, Senegal: An anti-government protester holds
a Muslim prayer bracelet during a demo against incumbent President
Abdoulaye Wade's bid to seek a third term
Sochi, Russia: Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany in
action during the women's downhill race at the Alpine Skiing World Cup
in Krasnaya Polyana
Comayagua, Honduras: Relatives prepare graves for
their family members who died in a prison fire. Angry relatives gathered
at the morgue and said the official explanation of a crazed inmate who
set fire to his bedding was absurd
Irrawaddy, Delta, Burma: Supporters of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi wait for her arrival in Pyar Pon
London, England: A model prepares backstage prior
to the Fyodor Golan show during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012
at Somerset House
Caracas, Venezuela: Musicians of 'El sistema'
Simon Bolivar Youth Symphonic Orchestra at Teresa Carreno theatre.
Gustavo Dudamel is directing a series of concerts to celebrate the 37th
anniversary of the National System of Children and Youth Orchestras of
Venezuela
London, England: Vladimir Tuychiev of Uzbekistan
races during the Men's omnium flying lap at the UCI World Cup track
cycling, an official test event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, at
the Velodrome in the Olympic Park
Tripoli, Libya: Celebrations marking one year
since the start of the uprising against the former regime at Martyrs'
Square. Crowds across Libya rejoiced at being free of Muammar Gaddafi
Venice, Italy: A couple in traditional costume at
the annual Venice carnival. The city's streets are filled with revellers
wearing costumes and masks, during the event that lasts nearly three
weeks