Sunday, November 27, 2011

The Day's Best CoolPix

Japanese ballet dancer Motoko Hirayama performs along with Romanian ballet dancer Razvan Mazilu, not seen, during the premiere of the "Requiem. You know nothing about me" show at the Odeon Theater in Bucharest, Romania, Friday night, Nov. 25, 2011. The two artists created the show based on the music in Requiem by Karl Jenkins and and all the income from the performances will be donated to the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Protestors hold a giant Egyptian flag aloft in Tahrir Square on November 26, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. Thousands of Egyptians are continuing to occupy Tahrir Square ahead of parliamentary elections to be held on November 28.
Sheltered by barbed wire, the train with containers carrying nuclear waste, arrives at Dahlenburg, near Dannenberg, Northern Germany Sunday Nov. 27, 2011. In Dannenberg the containers will be loaded on trucks that will carry them to the storage facility in Gorleben.
Anti-nuclear activists take part in a mass rally on the track that will be used to transport nuclear waste on November 27, 2011 in Harlingen, er Gorleben, Germany. A train carrying the Castor containers of processed, spent nuclear fuel started from La Hague in France Wednesday for its journey to the Gorleben temporary nuclear waste storage facility in Germany, and around five thousands of protesters are expected to attempt to blockade the route.
Occupy Los Angeles protester Victor Pontoja packs up his belongings as he prepares to leave prior to a midnight deadline by Los Angeles city officials to shut down the encampment on November 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Friday gave the protesters outside City Hall until 12:01 am Monday to dismantle their campsite and leave.
People walk and bike along a path during the mild autumn weather in Prospect Park on November 27, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend saw unseasonably mild weather with temperatures in the mid to high 60s in the northeast.
Australia's Robert Allenby reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green to advance to a three-man playoff in the final round of the Australian PGA Golf Championship at the Hyatt Regency in Coolum, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
South Korea' Cho Young-cheol, right, heads the ball with Saudi Arabia's Yasir Alshahrani during their London 2012 Olympic qualifier soccer match in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. South Korea defeated Saudi Arabia with 1-0.
A boy dances as he and others participate during the 4th Delhi Queer Pride 2011 March on November 27, 2011 in New Delhi, India. India's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community celebrated the 4th Delhi Queer Pride March with a parade through the streets of Delhi. People gathered to protest violence, harassment and discrimination faced by the LGBT community in India.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Steve Johnson (13) reaches out for a pass thrown by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 28-24.
Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia, right, pours champagne on teammate Sebastian Vettel of Germany, during the podium ceremony of the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday Nov. 27, 2011. Webber won the season-ending race after Vettel struggled with a gearbox problem.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Curtis Painter (7) is hit by Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Painter fumbled on the play but the Colts recovered.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) tosses the ball for an incomplete pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (90) tackles him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Atlanta.
Illinois guard Tracy Abrams (13) follows through on a shot in front of Chicago State's forward Aaron Williams (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Buffalo Bills' Justin Rogers, left, and Jairus Byrd, right, defend New York Jets wide receiver Patrick Turner (88) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The pass was incomplete.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) knocks the ball out of the grasp of Tennessee Titans running back Javon Ringer (21) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers recovered the ball on the play.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Brad Smith (16) dives for a touchdown ahead of New York Jets' Jim Leonhard (36) and Antonio Cromartie (31) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 28-24.
Umpire Garth DeFelice, third from left, holds back Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, second from left, and Leon Washington (33) in a shoving match during the coin toss in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle.
Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday Nov. 27, 2011. Webber won the season-ending race after Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel struggled with a gearbox problem.
Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley center, and the fans celebrate USC's 50-0 win against UCLA after an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
A protester walks under revolutionary Syrian flag during a rally against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. More than 3,500 people have died in months of anti-government protests in Syria, according to the UN.
Parliamentary candidate Baheya Mohammed, right, wears a Niqab, an Islamic face veil, as she talks to voters in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Egypt's military ruler warned of "extremely grave" consequences if the turbulent nation does not pull through its current crisis and urged voters to turn out for landmark parliamentary elections starting Monday. Arabic on the fliers reads, "Baheya Mohammed, independent, the first woman candidate wearing the Niqab."
Female protestors attend prayers during a demonstration demanding the prosecution of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Yemen has scheduled early presidential elections for the beginning of next year, in line with a power-sharing deal aimed at ending a nine-month political crisis, according to the country's official news agency.
A woman walks past Egyptian military near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Nov. 27. 2011. Egypt's military ruler warned of "extremely grave" consequences if the turbulent nation does not pull through its current crisis and urged voters to turn out for landmark parliamentary elections starting Monday.
An unidentified Iranian female lawmaker walks through the parliament in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Iran's parliament has approved a bill to reduce Tehran's diplomatic relations with London and withdraw the country's ambassador to Britain.The decision is seen as a reaction to support offered by London last week to new American efforts to pressure Tehran to halt its alleged nuclear weapons program.
Egyptians on a tricycle cart are pulled by a truck in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Egypt's military ruler warned of "extremely grave" consequences if the turbulent nation does not pull through its current crisis and urged voters to turn out for landmark parliamentary elections starting Monday.
Egyptians shout slogans against the country's ruling military council during a demonstration in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Egypt's military ruler warned of "extremely grave" consequences if the turbulent nation does not pull through its current crisis and urged voters to turn out for landmark parliamentary elections starting Monday. A poster in Arabic reads, "peace be on your heart Egypt."
A Pakistani girl is silhouetted against the incoming traffic lights while crossing a dark street, on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
People offer funeral prayers of Saturday's NATO attack victims in Peshawar, Pakistan on Sunday, Nov 27, 2011. Pakistan on Saturday accused NATO helicopters and fighter jets of firing on two army checkpoints in the country's northwest and killing 24 soldiers. Islamabad retaliated by closing the border crossings used by the international coalition to supply its troops in neighboring Afghanistan.
A Pakistani boy, bottom, shouts slogans along with other protestors during a rally to condemn NATO helicopters attacks on Pakistani troops, on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Pakistan on Saturday accused NATO helicopters and fighter jets of firing on two army checkpoints in the country's northwest and killing 24 soldiers. Islamabad retaliated by closing the border crossings used by the international coalition to supply its troops in neighboring Afghanistan.
An elderly man browses one of books piled up on the grass for sale during the Winter Book Fair held at Ditan Park in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Derrik Sweeney, center, gets hugs from his father Kevin Sweeney, left, and sister Ashley, right, after Derrik arrived at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, in St. Louis. Sweeney and two other American students were arrested on the roof of a university building near Tahrir Square in Cairo last Sunday, accused of throwing firebombs at security forces fighting with protesters. On Thursday, a court ordered the three to be released.
Derrik Sweeney, 19, of Jefferson City, Mo., smiles along side his mother, Joy Sweeney, left, after arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, in St. Louis. Sweeney and two other American students were arrested on the roof of a university building near Tahrir Square in Cairo last Sunday, accused of throwing firebombs at security forces fighting with protesters. On Thursday, a court ordered the three to be released.
Luke Gates, 21, center, is hugged by his father Bill Gates, left, and mother Sharon after arriving at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Gates was arrested during protests in Cairo and arrived back in the U.S. on Saturday, three days after an Egyptian court ordered his release.
A general view shows Iranian parliament in an open session in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Iran's parliament has approved a bill to reduce Tehran's diplomatic relations with London and withdraw the country's ambassador to Britain.
Matt Kuchar, right, of the U.S. and teammate Gary Woodland hold the cup after winning the World Cup golf tournament at the Mission Hills Blackwater course in Haikou, Hainan province, Southern China, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Kenya's Lucy Kabuu prays in the finish area after winning the women's Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Kabuu won with a time of 1:07:04.
Iranian school girls follow the debates of parliament, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Iran's parliament has approved a bill to reduce Tehran's diplomatic relations with London and withdraw the country's ambassador to Britain.
Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits out from a bunker on the 15th hole during the final round of the World Cup golf tournament at the Mission Hills Blackwater course in Haikou, Hainan province, southern China, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts as he celebrates winning the ATP World Tour singles final against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in the O2 arena in London, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland holds up the winners trophy after he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in their singles final tennis match at the ATP World Tour Finals, in the O2 arena in London, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.
Denmark's Mathias Boe, left, and Carsten Mogensen, right, play against South Korea's Ko Sung-hyun and Yoo Yeon-seong during their men's doubles of the China Open badminton tournament at Yuanshen Gymnasium in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. The Danish pair went on to win the men's doubles in this tournament.
Ivan Zaytsev of Italy spikes the ball against Cuba during the third round of the men's World Cup Volleyball in Hamamatsu, Japan, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Cuba won 25-21, 19-25, 25-20, 25-17.
Santa waves from the roof of the Queen Victoria Building on November 28, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Santa landed at the Sydney building and will set up inside the shopping centre to greet Children until Christmas Eve.

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