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  • Violence continues in Egypt, with both protesters and police at risk

    By Meredith Birkett

    These images were photographed on Friday, Jan. 28, but were just received in our image database today. They are a stark reminder of the toll the protests are taking. Richard Engel of NBC News reports the following from Cairo: "Many people have set up private vigilante groups in front of their homes…. People are afraid. This is no longer just a political movement with protesters on the streets, but there is a basic collapse of law and order,” he said. More than 100 people have been killed so far.

    Engel reported that 4,000 people had been wounded and 500 others, many of them women, were missing. See his latest report.

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    An Egyptian police officer uses a baton against demonstrators fleeing in a clowd of tear gas in Alexandria on Jan. 28.

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    Egyptian riot police carry an injured comrade during clashes with demonstrators in Alexandria on Jan. 28.

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    In this photo taken Friday, Jan.28, a victim is carried on a stretcher in Alexandria, Egypt. Thousands of Alexandrians met Sunday Jan 30 to pray in downtown Alexandria, a Mediterranean port city that is a stronghold of the Muslim Brotherhood. After prayers, the crowd marched towards the city's old mosque to pray for the souls of those who died in the protests.(AP Photo/Tarek Fawzi)

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    Egyptian demonstrators escort a riot police officer out of a neighborhood following heavy clashes in Alexandria on Jan. 28.

     

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  • Biggest human migration in world as Chinese travel for Lunar New Year

    By Meredith Birkett

    The statistics are staggering, from the Associated Press: About 230 million people — more than the entire population of Brazil — are expected to take part in the world's biggest annual human migration. For many, it's the only chance they get to visit home all year.

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    A man sits on his luggage in a queue outside Guangzhou train station on Jan. 30.

    The busiest travel days will be Monday and Tuesday, as millions take to the roads, boats, planes and trains to join family for the traditional New Year's Eve "reunion meal." The lunar new year falls on Thursday. Read more.

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    Holiday-makers prepare to depart from Guangzhou train station on Jan. 30.

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    Holiday-makers stand on an escalator at Guangzhou train station on Jan. 30.

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    A woman carries a sleeping child to a waiting area at Guangzhou station on Jan. 30.

     

     See how the Lunar New Year is celebrated in Romania.

  • In Egypt, moments of peace amid violence

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    An Egyptian Army soldier is a handed a flower by an anti-government protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo.

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    An Egyptian Army soldier (center) prays along with anti-government protesters during the afternoon in Tahrir Square Jan. 30.

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    Egyptian soldiers read the newspaper as they sit atop their Abrams tank as demonstrators begin to gather in Tahrir Square in the capital Cairo.

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    Egyptian demonstrators greet soldiers as they arrive in Tahrir Square in Cairo, on Jan. 30, on the sixth day of protests against long term President Hosni Mubarak's regime.

    By Meredith Birkett

    Cairo remained in a state of flux and marchers continued to protest in the streets and defy curfew, demanding the resignation of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarek. As President Mubarak struggles to regain control after five days of protests he has appointed Omar Suleiman as vice-president. The present death toll stands at 100 and up to 2,000 people are thought to have been injured during the clashes which started last Tuesday. Overnight it was reported that thousands of inmates from the Wadi Naturn prison had escaped and that Egyptians were forming vigilante groups in order to protect their homes.

    See more images

    Explore the role of bloggers in the uprising

  • Parivartan Sharma / Reuters

    Tibetan exiles weep during a candlelight vigil in support for Karmapa Lama in New Delhi Jan. 30. Indian police raided the monastery of a "living Buddha" touted as a possible successor to the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in a probe over possible illegal funds, officials said on Friday. The action, nearly a day of searches ending on Friday, was the latest crackdown on corruption in high places. Police said they came across a "big quantity of cash" in the raid on the monastery of the Karmapa Lama, who a decade ago fled Tibet for Dharamsala.

    Tibetans hold vigil for embattled spiritual leader

  • Josh Anderson / AP

    This Dec. 22, 2010 photo shows Elephant Sanctuary co-founder Scott Blais visiting with Shirley, one of the older elephants at the facility in Hohenwald, Tenn. An unexpected management change and a lawsuit might give the world a better glimpse of the refuge for elephants that have spent much of their lives in zoos and circuses.

    Elephant refuge starts anew after founder's firing

    Read the full story here.

  • Keith Srakocic / AP

    Unit director Leslie Gostic, top left, and nurse, Samantha Bigam, arrange newborn infants at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 28. Seven babies, all one or two-days old, are wrapped in the Pittsburgh Steelers fan favorite "Terrible Towel" in the ward. The Steelers will be facing the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

    Terrible twos yet to come for Pittsburgh infants wrapped in "Terrible Towels"

    By Katie Cannon, Senior Multimedia Editor

    These little guys and girls will one day honestly be able to say they were Steelers fans from birth.

  • Competitors jump through fire, swim through mud in Tough Guy event in England

    Nigel Roddis / Reuters

    A competitor wearing a "stormtrooper" helmet wades through water during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30. The annual event to raise cash for charity challenges thousands of international competitors in a cross country run followed by an assault course consisting of 21 obstacles including water, fire and tunnels.

     

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    Competitors climb nets during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30.

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    A competitor reacts during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30.

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    A competitor runs through a burning field during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30.

     

     

    Nigel Roddis / Reuters

    A competitor jumps into frozen water during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30.

     

    Nigel Roddis / Reuters

    A competitor emerges from a pool of muddy water during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30.

     

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    A competitor emerges from the freezing water during the Tough Guy race on January 30.

     

     

  • People enjoy a frozen lake in Switzerland

    By Jim Seida

     These are two radically different views of the same event - great shooting.

    Valentin Flauraud / Reuters

    A child rides his toy bike on the frozen Lac de Joux lake at Le Pont in the Jura region in western Switzerland, January 30, 2011. The lake, when completely frozen, is among the largest natural ice rinks of Europe and is a popular spot during the winter months for skating.

    Valentin Flauraud / Reuters

    People enjoy the frozen Lac de Joux lake at Le Pont in the Jura region in western Switzerland, January 30, 2011. The lake, when completely frozen, is among the largest natural ice rinks of Europe and is a popular spot during the winter months for skating.

     

  • Jens Schlueter / AP

    A rescuer inspects the area of a train crash, while silhouettes of casualties are seen in the snow, in Hordorf near Oschersleben, eastern Germany, Sunday morning, Jan 30, 2011. According to German news agency Dapd, the head-on train crash killed 10 people and injured more than 20 people on Saturday evening. A passenger and a cargo train crashed head-on near Hordorf village, close to Saxony-Anhalt's state capital Magdeburg, and several train cars derailed and overturned, a spokesman for the district's firefighters said.

    Train crash in Germany kills at least ten

    By Jim Seida

    This is a very thoughtful picture. I feel this photograph is more powerful than it would be if it actually showed the bodies of those killed in the crash. Read the story here.

  • Asmaa Waguih / Reuters

    A protester touches the weapon of a soldier in downtown Cairo, January 30, 2011. President Hosni Mubarak, clinging to power despite unprecedented demands for an end to his 30-year rule, met on Sunday with the powerful military which is widely seen as holding the key to Egypt's future.

    Protester inspects soldier's weapon in Cairo

    By Jim Seida

    I find this picture somewhat humorous, as if the sharpness of the bayonet might influence the decisions of the protester. See more images from the protests in Egypt here.

  • Andrew Yates / AFP - Getty Images

    Wang Hao of China serves to Ma Lin of China during the Men's Semi Final of the English Open Table Tennis competition in Sheffield, on January 30, 2011.

    Athletes compete in the English Open Table Tennis competition

    By Jim Seida

    According to the International Table Tennis Federation, a good serve consists of the following:

    2.6.1 Service shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the server's stationary free hand.

    2.6.2 The server shall then project the ball near vertically upwards, without imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand and then falls without touching anything before being struck.

    2.6.3 As the ball is falling the server shall strike it so that it touches first his court and then, after passing over or around the net assembly, touches directly the receiver's court; in doubles, the ball shall touch successively the right half court of server and receiver.

    2.6.4 From the start of service until it is struck, the ball shall be above the level of the playing surface and behind the server's end line, and it shall not be hidden from the receiver by any part of the body or clothing of the server or his doubles partner.

    2.6.5 It is the responsibility of the player to serve so that the umpire or the assistant umpire can see that he complies with the requirements for a good service.

    2.6.5.1 If there is no Assistant Umpire, and the umpire is doubtful of the legality of a service he may, on the first occasion in a match, warn the server without awarding a point.

    2.6.5.2 If subsequently in the match a service by that player or his doubles partner is of dubious legality, for the same reason or for any other reason, the receiver shall score a point.

    2.6.5.3 Whenever there is a clear failure to comply with the requirements for a good service, no warning shall be given and the receiver shall score a point.

    2.6.6 Exceptionally, the umpire may relax the requirements for a good service where he is satisfied that compliance is prevented by physical disability.

  • Demonstration against violence held on both sides of U.S.-Mexico border fence

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    Gael Gonzalez / Reuters

    People gather on the border fence separating Mexico and the U.S. as seen from the Mexican side in Ciudad Juarez January 29, 2011. About 200 people gathered on both sides of the border, wishing for peace and an end to violence.

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    Women hold signs at the Anapra-Sunland Park chain-link fence during a demonstration against violence in the Mexico-United States border in Ciudad Juarez on January 29, 2011. Over 200 people on both sides of the border came together to express their desire for peace and an end to violence in Ciudad Juarez.

    Gael Gonzalez / Reuters

    A man standing on the Mexican side of the border fence separating Mexico and the U.S. flashes the peace sign as people wave peace flags on the U.S. side, in Ciudad Juarez January 29, 2011. About 200 people gathered on both sides of the border, wishing for peace and an end to violence.

     

  • Eliseo Fernandez / Reuters

    A member of French street art company, Generik Vapeur, performs during the close of the National Festival Of Arts in the streets of Valparaiso, Chile, 85 miles northwest of Santiago, Jan. 29.

    Hanging out at the National Festival of the Arts in Chile

    By Rich Shulman

    You have to like sculptors with a sense of humor.

  • Jacques Boissinot / AP

    Camille Nadeau, a student at Laval University works on a snow sculpture competing in the newcomers category at the first weekend of Quebec's Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 in Quebec City, Canada.

    Snow sculpture competition highlights Quebec Winter Carnival

    By Rich Shulman

    I can't quite figure out what she's making, but I guess that's to be expected from a beginner.

  • Red carpet readied for Screen Actors Guild awards

    By Rich Shulman

    If there's a red carpet, there must be another awards show. In this case, it's the Screen Actors Guild.

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    General view of the atmosphere during the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards rehearsals held at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

    Eric Thayer / Reuters

    Place cards for actors are seen before the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California Jan. 29. The SAG Awards will be presented on Sunday in Los Angeles.

     

  • Yuriy Dyachyshyn / AFP - Getty Images

    Some 2000 young Ukrainian nationalists, carrying torches, march in Lviv late on January 29, 2011 to mark the 93rd anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty. 300 students, cadets and schoolboys were killed, during a combat against the regular Red Army on Jan. 29, 1918, to protect the new-born Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.

    Ukrainian nationalists mark anniversary of Battle of Kruty

    By Rich Shulman

    Some folks in the old world have very long memories. I suspect this march is more about Ukrainian nationalism than about remembering the sacrifice of the soldiers in the Battle of Kruty.

  • Arno Balzarini / AP

    High wire artist Freddy Nock walks on the cable of the Corvatsch cable car from the upper station, at 10,837 feet above sea level, down to the base station in Silvaplana, Switzerland on Jan 29, 2011 to set a new mark in the "Guinness Book of World Records".

    High wire artist attempts a world record over Silvaplana, Switzerland

    By Robert Hood

    I'm amazed at what some folks will do to set a world record.

  • Romanians celebrate the Chinese New Year

    By Robert Hood

    I often enjoy the pictures that result when cultures meet and begin to blend. Photographer Vadim Ghirda did a nice job of capturing some interesting scenes.

    Vadim Ghirda / AP

    Members of the Chinese community in Romania along with Romanians attend celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Bucharest, Romania, Jan. 29, 2011. The Year of the Rabbit will begin on February 3, 2011.

    Vadim Ghirda / AP

    Girls wearing rabbit outfits attend celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Bucharest.

    Vadim Ghirda / AP

    A man yawns while attending celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Bucharest.

     

  • Jim Cole / AP

    Rick Martel takes the lead over Matt Taylor, left, and Fred Fecteau coming out of turn four during the Latchkey Cup ice race on Berry Pond, Jan. 29, 2011, in Moultonborough, N.H.

    Auto racers take to a frozen pond to compete in New Hampshire

    By Robert Hood

    The Lakes Region Ice Racing Club starts their season as soon as ice conditions permit. They race every weekend on ponds in Moultonborough, N.H. The mission statement on their website says, “We created this club to promote affordable car racing during the winter months. Our club is made up of various drivers ranging from dirt, asphalt and drag racing! Our club is blue collar racing at its finest!

    Click to view the club’s photo album.

  • Russell Cheyne / Reuters

    Robbie Grabarz of Britain competes in the Men's High Jump at the Aviva International Athletics match at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 29, 2011.

    High jumper clears the bar at the Aviva International Athletics match in Scotland

    By Robert Hood

    I’ve always liked the peak action of high jump pictures.

    The Evening Times reports: International sport stars are to compete at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall
    Some of the world’s top track and field athletes will take part in this weekend’s Aviva International Match.
    And the event is set to be a sell-out, with only a handful of covers left.

    Chairman of Glasgow Life, councillor George Redmond, said: “Over the years the Kelvin Hall has hosted some of the world’s best athletes and we are delighted that proud tradition will continue this weekend.

    “This year we have a particularly strong group, including World and Commonwealth medalists, so we are looking forward to an event of the highest quality.

    Read the full story here.

  • Jeffery Arguedas / EPA

    A bocaraca snake is seen in San Jose, Costa Rica, Jan. 29, 2011. Scientist at the Costa Rican Institute 'Clodomiro Picado Twight' have been studying snake's poison in order to create better antidotes for snake bites.

    Costa Rican scientists study snake venom to save lives

    AFP reports:
    The dreaded Matabuey, a snake so fearsome its name means "ox killer," has a deadly bite that immobilizes its prey in minutes, making it the kind of creature generally to be avoided.

    But far from steering clear of the legless lizards, researchers at the world leading Clodomiro Picado institute in Costa Rica are avidly cultivating them, along with hundreds of equally-venomous vipers.

    Scientists raise the deadly reptiles to harvest their venom, the key ingredient in the massive quantities of life-saving antivenom produced by the institute each year from some 800 snakes.

    Read the full story on France24.

  • More images of Egyptian anti-government protesters atop tanks and military vehicles.

    Goran Tomasevic / Reuters

    Men stand on top of an armored Egyptian Army vehicle during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state.

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    Egyptian demonstrators demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak shouts slogans on top of Egyptian Army tanks in Cairo on January 29, 2011.

    Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images

    Protestors ride an armored personnel carrier towards the Nile on January 29, 2011 in Cairo. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Egypt in Cairo, Suez, and Alexandria to call for the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.

    Lefteris Pitarakis / AP

    Egyptian anti-government protesters pray in front of an Egyptian army tank during a protest in Tahrir square in Cairo, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011.

    By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

     More images from Egypt.  Full coverage.

  • Michaela Rehle / Reuters

    From left to right lower front row, Daimler AG Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche, German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union, Angela Merkel and Baden-Wuerttemberg's state premier Stefan Mappus, are surrounded by the media before a ceremony to mark the 125th anniversary of Carl Benz's first automobile patent, in Stuttgart January 29, 2011.

    Media moment in Stuttgart, marking 125th anniversary of Carl Benz's first automobile

    By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

    Sometimes it pays to find a different angle.

  • Protesters injured in clashes with riot police in Egypt

    Ben Curtis / AP

    Egyptians carry an injured protester during clashes with anti-riot police in Cairo, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Hundreds of anti-government protesters have returned to Cairo's central Tahrir Square, chanting slogans against Hosni Mubarak just hours after the Egyptian president fired his Cabinet but refused to step down.

    Mohammed Abed / AFP - Getty Images

    Egyptians hellp an injured demonstrator during clashes with riot police in Cairo on January 29, 2011.

    Edoardo Castaldo / AFP - Getty Images

    Egyptian demonstrators carry a wounded comrade shot by police during clashes near the central Tahrir square in Cairo on January 29, 2011. At least three people were killed during anti-regime protests in downtown Cairo. Medics at a mobile hospital told AFP as they tended to dozens of wounded.

    By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

    Despite the images of demonstrators kissing Army soldiers, looks like the clashes with the police continue and some are violent. Three protesters are said to have died in clashes at the Interior Ministry according to Al Jazeera, and dozens more were killed on Friday.

     More photos from Egypt.   Full coverage.

     

  • Egyptian protesters kiss soldiers, and soldiers lend a hand to demonstrators.

    Ben Curtis / AP

    An Egyptian anti-government activist kisses an Egyptian army officer in Tahrir square in Cairo on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011.

    Mohammed Abed / AFP - Getty Images

    An Egyptian civilian kisses an Army soldier after troops took position at major junctions in central Cairo on January 29, 2011. Thousands of anti-regime demonstrators continue to pour onto Cairo's streets, demanding President Hosni Mubarak stand down the day after the veteran leader ordered the Army to tackle the deadly protests.

    Yannis Behrakis / Reuters

    A protester draped in an Egyptian flag climbs atop an army tank to shake hands with a soldier in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused on Saturday to bow to demands that he resign after ordering troops and tanks into cities in an attempt to quell an explosion of street protests against his 30-year rule.

    By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

     See my post from yesterday of another soldier receiving a kiss from an anti-government activist.

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