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Epiphany (or Three Kings Day) marked by parades, pageants

Epiphany (or Three Kings Day) marked by parades, pageants

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On Jan. 6, 12 days after Christmas, Christians around the world observe Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. The holiday celebrates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. Celebrated in some countries like Christmas, the day brings with it parades and pageants to mark the end of the winter holiday season.

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Animals facing conflict in 2012

Animals facing conflict in 2012

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As humans across the globe dealt with a host of problems in 2012, so too did the animal kingdom. From poaching to war, here’s a look at animals facing conflict in different regions of the world.

NOTE: Some photos are graphic showing visual coverage of injury or death that may be disturbing to some readers.
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Nov. 29 Photo Brief: The British press in the press, Miss Russia bears all and first seasonal snow in Austria, Cate Blanchett in a Hobbit hole

Nov. 29 Photo Brief: The British press in the press, Miss Russia bears all and first seasonal snow in Austria, Cate Blanchett in a Hobbit hole

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Lord Justice Leveson releases his offical report looking into the ethics of the British press, Miss Russia 2012 poses with a stuffed bear prior to a press conference, Austria is once again a winter wonderland and more in today’s Daily Brief.

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Nov. 23 Photo Brief: Sidewalk Santas, animal factories protest, naked man climbs Prince George

Nov. 23 Photo Brief: Sidewalk Santas, animal factories protest, naked man climbs Prince George

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A fleet of Santas march through Manhattan for America’s 110th Annual Sidewalk Santa Parade, animal rights activist in Vienna simulate medical tests, a naked man brings central London traffic to a standstill by climbing to the top of the statue of Prince George outside the Ministry of Defence and more in today’s daily brief.

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Nov. 14 Photo Brief: Anti-austerity strikes across Europe, Afghan rag pickers, Diwali is celebrated, the Prince and the Hobbit, a homemade submarine

Nov. 14 Photo Brief: Anti-austerity strikes across Europe, Afghan rag pickers, Diwali is celebrated, the Prince and the Hobbit, a homemade submarine

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Anti-austerity protests and strikes across Europe, yellow fever in Darfur, the latest Twilight film premiers in London, Diwali is celebrated, Prince Charles meets a Hobbit, a dangerous school crossing and more in today’s daily brief.

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Nov. 13 Photo Brief: Sandy salvage, Diwali light festival, Chinese air show

Nov. 13 Photo Brief: Sandy salvage, Diwali light festival, Chinese air show

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Sifting through Sandy’s aftermath continues in New Jersey and New York, Hindus celebrate Diwali, the annual festival of lights, China’s People Liberation Army puts on an air show, Justin Bieber dons a pair of dj/rockstar angel wings and more in today’s daily brief.

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