Dec 17 in pics

Updated On Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST
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Bangladeshi batsman Shakib Al Hasan acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the second cricket Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. AFP Photo/Munir uz Zaman expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

Bangladeshi batsman Shakib Al Hasan acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the second cricket Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. AFP Photo/Munir uz Zaman

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40mm rifle grenades seized in the municipality of Zarzal, are seen during a press conference in Cali, Valle del Cauca department, Colombi. Colombian National Police seized war material that allegedly belonged to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas, including 249 40mm rifle grenades and 250 9 mm cartridges. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

40mm rifle grenades seized in the municipality of Zarzal, are seen during a press conference in Cali, Valle del Cauca department, Colombi. Colombian National Police seized war material that allegedly belonged to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas, including 249 40mm rifle grenades and 250 9 mm cartridges.

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Japan's video game giant Sony Compuer Entertainment (SCE) president Andrew House displays the new portable video game console "PlayStation Vita" (PS Vita) at the launching event in a video game shop in Tokyo. Sony will put the new gaming system on the market in the United States and Europe in February 2012. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

Japan's video game giant Sony Compuer Entertainment (SCE) president Andrew House displays the new portable video game console "PlayStation Vita" (PS Vita) at the launching event in a video game shop in Tokyo. Sony will put the new gaming system on the market in the United States and Europe in February 2012.

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A couple takes a photograph after sunset at the Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

A couple takes a photograph after sunset at the Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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The Russian fishing vessel Sparta is seen in waters in the Ross Sea, close to the Antarctic ice shelf. The vessel in Antarctica has evacuated some crew members onto lifeboats after taking on water and other crew are trying to patch up a hole in its hull, New Zealand rescue authorities said. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

The Russian fishing vessel Sparta is seen in waters in the Ross Sea, close to the Antarctic ice shelf. The vessel in Antarctica has evacuated some crew members onto lifeboats after taking on water and other crew are trying to patch up a hole in its hull, New Zealand rescue authorities said.

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A man wearing a cartoon character costume hugs a disabled boy during a Christmas celebration organised for disabled children by the Ministry of Women and Social Development, in Lima. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man wearing a cartoon character costume hugs a disabled boy during a Christmas celebration organised for disabled children by the Ministry of Women and Social Development, in Lima.

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Employees of businesses in the San Gabriel Valley Corporate Campus regather after a gunman opened fire on employees at Southern California Edison offices in Irwindale, California. At least three out of five shooting victims have died, including the gunman who is believed to have taken his own life, local media reported. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

Employees of businesses in the San Gabriel Valley Corporate Campus regather after a gunman opened fire on employees at Southern California Edison offices in Irwindale, California. At least three out of five shooting victims have died, including the gunman who is believed to have taken his own life, local media reported.

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US Army soldiers from the 2-82 Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, walk off the plane as they arrive at their home base of Fort Hood, Texas after being part of one of the last American combat units to exit from Iraq in Fort Hood, Texas. The US military formally ended its mission in Iraq after eight years of war and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

US Army soldiers from the 2-82 Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, walk off the plane as they arrive at their home base of Fort Hood, Texas after being part of one of the last American combat units to exit from Iraq in Fort Hood, Texas. The US military formally ended its mission in Iraq after eight years of war and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Donald Sloan, left, brings the ball up the floor against Pape Sy, of France, during an NBA basketball intrasquad game in Atlanta. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

Atlanta Hawks guard Donald Sloan, left, brings the ball up the floor against Pape Sy, of France, during an NBA basketball intrasquad game in Atlanta.

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A man lights candles next to a placard with images of people who disappeared during the regime of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, during a demonstration in Lima. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

A man lights candles next to a placard with images of people who disappeared during the regime of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, during a demonstration in Lima.

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Justin Bieber waves to fans in front of Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas. Bieber staged a private show at the low-income school. The concert was filmed for an episode of "The Ellen Degeneres Show" and came two months after Bieber promised the school's 650 students a $100,000 donation. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 20, 2011 11:48 am IST

Justin Bieber waves to fans in front of Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas. Bieber staged a private show at the low-income school. The concert was filmed for an episode of "The Ellen Degeneres Show" and came two months after Bieber promised the school's 650 students a $100,000 donation.

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