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Riding the Moscow metro

[2013-09-03 16:18]

To step onto the Moscow metro is to step back in time and immerse yourself in a museum rich in architecture and history.

Kennel Club International Agility Festival

[2013-08-12 10:50]

A dog competes in the Kennel Club International Agility Festival at Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, England, Aug 11, 2013.

Royal baby named George Alexander Louis

[2013-07-23 08:34]

Prince William's wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, their first child who will be third in line to the British throne.

Gay marriage gaining attention

[2013-07-17 18:47]

The status of same-sex marriage has been again under the worldwild spotlight following British parliament's approval to England and Wales.

World's large families

[2013-07-11 15:04]

World’s large families

San Fermin festival in Pamplona

[2013-07-10 17:39]

A group of runners fall in front of Victoriano del Rio fighting bulls and steers as they take the Estafeta curve during the fourth running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival.

Air crash in San Francisco

[2013-07-09 10:08]

Two Chinese teenagers die in crash. More than 180 others injured, 49 seriously in the air crash in San Francisco.
Photos of plane accident

Sand Sculpture Festival in Belgium

[2013-07-08 17:33]

Carvers spent several weeks building giant sand sculptures representing "The World Collection" depicting dramatic events from the history, famous people and monuments.

Slide: Vendors around the world

[2013-07-04 18:17]

Vendors around the world

US surveillance program exposed

[2013-06-13 14:36]

Former NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden revealed the massive US global surveillance program.

Mirror house art pops up in east London

[2013-06-26 09:58]

Visitors are seen by their reflections as they pose on Argentine artist Leonardo Erlich's optical illusion installation "Dalston House" in east London June 25, 2013.

Bloodhound Super Sonic Car parks up in London

[2013-06-25 09:11]

Prime Minister David Cameron greets British Royal Air Force Wing Commander Andy Green to view the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car at Downing Street on June 24, 2013 in London, England.