In this Oct. 7 2013 photo, wild vicunas stand grouped in a temporary corral before being released inside the Apolobamba protected nature reserve, the animal's natural habitat near the Andean village of Ucha Ucha, Bolivia. Every two years, Aymara Indian families near Ucha Ucha organize to shear the wool of these wild vicuna, a camelid that lives in the Andes' highland areas. Unprocessed wool from the vicuna, the smallest of the South American camelids, fetches between $300 and $500 a kilogram. (AP Photo/Juan Karita).
AP Photo/Juan Karita
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 13: Revelers relax during Rio de Janeiro’s 18th Gay Pride Parade along Copacabana Beach on October 13, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil is the world’s largest Catholic nation with an estimated 60,000 gay couples. In May, Brazil became the third country in Latin America to effectively approve same-sex marriage via a court ruling, but a final law has yet to be passed. (Mario Tama/Getty Images).
Mario Tama/Getty Images
KUTA, BALI, BALI – OCTOBER 12: Relatives of the Bali Bombing victims throw flowers into the pond at the Bali Bombing Memorial Monument on October 12, 2013 in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. People gathered at various memorial ceremonies today to remember the victims of the 2002 Kuta nightclub bombings which killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. (Putu Sayoga/Getty Images).
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Fifefighters spray riot police with water and foam during a protest for better working conditions Belgian firefighters protest outside Prime Ministers Office, Brussles, Belgium. (REX/Aurore Belot/NurPhoto).
REX/Aurore Belot/NurPhoto
Protesters take part in a demonstration at the World War II memorial on October 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. The demostrators are demanding an end to the US federal government shutdown. While US politicians grapple with how to reopen their shuttered government and avoid a potentially disastrous default on their debt, the world should consider ‘de-Americanising’, a commentary on China’s official news agency said Sunday. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images).
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Maltese rescue workers escort migrants upon arrival at Hay Wharf in Valletta after being rescued by a patrol boat of the Armed forces of Malta on October 12, 2013, a day after their boat sank. More than 140 survivors, plucked from the sea after their overloaded boat sank in the latest deadly migrant tragedy to hit the Mediterranean, arrived in Malta. The sinking killed more than 30, most of them women and children, when the boat packed with people desperate to reach European shores went down off Malta near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to officials. (Matthew Mirabelli/AFP/Getty Images).
Matthew Mirabelli/AFP/Getty Images
In this Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, a bolt of lightning strikes down over Acapulco, Mexico. The Pacific resort city is recovering from the pounding of Tropical Storm Manuel a few weeks ago, that left massive flooding, landslides, rockslides, collapsed bridges and stranding about 40,000 thousands tourists for days. (AP Photo/Bernandino Hernandez).
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 11: Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), speaks at the 2013 Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council, on October 11, 2013 in Washington, DC. The summit, which goes for three days, is attended by a number of Republican senators and high profile conservative voices in American politics. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images).
Andrew Burton/Getty Images
US-ECONOMY-CURRENCYCaption: Robert Smith inspects sheets of the new 100 USD bills for imperfections after going through the plate printing step of production at the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Western Currency Facility on October 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility is currently the sole producer of the new 100 USD bill. The bill went into circulation on October 8 and includes new security features such as a purple band with moving images, ink that changes color with the angle as well as a new more colorful design. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images).
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 08: Journalist and presenter Evan Davies poses with a 3D printed model of himself in the exhibition ‘3D: printing the future’ in the Science Museum on October 8, 2013 in London, England. Mr Davies’ model features his arm in a sling due to him being scanned in August 2013 whilst recovering from a broken wrist. The exhibition, which opens to the public tomorrow, features over 600 3D printed objects ranging from: replacement organs, artworks, aircraft parts and a handgun. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images).
Oli Scarff/Getty Images
PHUKET, THAILAND – OCTOBER 10: Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. Ritual Vegetarianism in Phuket Island traces it roots back to the early 1800’s. The festival begins on the first evening of the ninth lunar month and lasts for nine days. Participants in the festival perform acts of body piercing as a means of shifting evil spirits from individuals onto themselves and bring the community good luck. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images).
Paula Bronstein/Getty Images
YUYAO, CHINA – OCTOBER 10: (CHINA OUT) People row a home-made raft in a flooded street on October 10, 2013 in Yuyao, China. At least ten people were killed and five others missing after typhoon Fitow hit the Fujian province in eastern China on Monday morning. According to reports approximately over 1,700 houses and 46,800 hectares of crop land were destroyed in the storm. (ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images).
ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images
BATUSANGKAR, INDONESIA – OCTOBER 12: A jockey spurs the cows as they race in Pacu Jawi on October 12, 2013 in Batusangkar, Indonesia. This Pacu Jawi (traditional cow racing) is held annually in muddy rice fields to celebrate the end of the harvest season by the Minangkabau people. Jockeys grab the tails of the bulls and skate across the mud barefoot balancing on a wooden plank to show the strength of their bulls who are later auctioned to buyers. (Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images).
Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 10: A U.S. Capitol Police officer picks up money that was thrown on the floor by activists protesting against the government shutdown at the Hart Senate Office building, October 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. government shutdown is entering its tenth day as the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain gridlocked on funding the federal government. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images).
Mark Wilson/Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: David Amess MP poses for photographers with his dogs Lily and Bo as MP’s and their dogs wait for the results of the Westminster Dog of The Year competition in Victoria Tower Gardens on October 10, 2013 in London, England. The annual competition was won by Alan Duncan MP with his dog Noodle who was among the dogs entered into the competition which is run by Dog’s Trust and the Kennel Club. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images).
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama claps during a press conference to nominate Janet Yellen (R) to head the Federal Reserve in the State Dining Room at the White House on October 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. If confirmed Yellen would be the first woman to lead the worlds most powerful central bank, replacing Ben Bernanke. Yellen was appointed vice chair in October 2010. She was president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco from 2004 to 2010 and also served as chair of the Council of Economic Advisors from 1997 to 1999. (Win McNamee/Getty Images).
Win McNamee/Getty Images
Thai children enjoy play in floodwaters at a buddhist temple in Pathum thani province, north of Bangkok on October 9, 2013. The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported that 27 provinces in Thailand are still flooded and 31 people have died due to the flood. (PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images).
PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images
BATH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: People walk past fallen leaves as the trees begin to take on their autumn colours in The Royal Victoria Park on October 9, 2013 in Bath, England. Although later than normal, experts at the Forestry Commission are predicting a spectacular autumn this year due to a ideal mix of sunshine and rain which has meant a great growing season for the nations trees, providing perfect conditions for the sugars to build up in the leaves that help them change colour and develop their vibrant autumn hues. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images).
Matt Cardy/Getty Images
French leader of feminist movement Femen Pauline Hillier and Spanish leader of feminist movement Femen Lara Alcazar are apprehended during a pro-life demonstration staged inside the house of congress in Madrid on October 9, 2013. Three bare chested activists interrupted today the house of congress gathering shouting from aisle stands ‘Abortion is sacred’ forcing the president of the chamber, Jesus Posada, to halt the session and order their eviction. (DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images).
DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images
A general view shows the new raised walkway installed around the Kaaba (top-R) so people with disabilities can circle around the holy shrine, as pilgrims perform evening prayers in Mecca’s Grand Mosque on October 8, 2013. More than two million Muslims have arrived in the holy city for the annual hajj pilgrimage which begins on October 13 amid concerns over the deadly MERS coronavirus. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images).
FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images
LONDON, UNITED KINGDON – OCTOBER 7: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge trains with players in the grounds of Buckingham Palace to mark the Football Association’s 150th anniversary, on October 7, 2013 in London, England. The President of the Football Association, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, will host the football match between Civil Service FC and Polytechnic FC, and will also host a reception to celebrate The FA’s 150 grassroot heroes. (WPA Pool/Getty Images).
WPA Pool/Getty Images
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 13: Torii Hunter #48 of the Detroit Tigers tries to catch a grand slam hit by David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning of Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 13, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Al Bello/Getty Images).
Al Bello/Getty Images
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 13: A Czech Republic team member grooms a Bichon Frise during the World Team Dog Grooming Championships on October 13, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. Seventeen countries participated this weekend in the World Team Dog Grooming Championships styling Poodles, Schnauzers, Spaniels and Terriers. (David Ramos/Getty Images).
David Ramos/Getty Images
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