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Week in pictures: 11-17 November

People viewing crosses at the Field of Remembrance

Every year the Field of Remembrance is laid out in the grounds of Westminster Abbey, London to pay tribute to Britain's war dead.

Mario Merola's coffin is carried to the Chiesa Del Carmine church in Naples, Italy

The coffin of popular Italian singer Mario Merola is carried through the crowd to the Chiesa Del Carmine church in his hometown of Naples.

Man working in front of James Bond billboard

The Odeon cinema in Leicester Square, London prepares for the Royal Premiere of the new James Bond film Casino Royale.

British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen holding wallaby

In character as his alter-ego Borat, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen entertains the crowds at the Australian premier of his film in Sydney.

Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Dubrovnik, Croatia

The shadow of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is cast on walls in Dubrovnik, Croatia, as it arrives for a tuna-fishing conference.

Young girl among other worshippers in Tehran

A young girl sits among other worshippers during Friday prayers at Tehran University in Iran.

Parrot audition in London

Auditions are held in London to find a "spokesparrot" for the DVD launch of the second instalment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

Straw-carrying bicycles in Agartala, north-east India

Farmers carry straw to market in Agartala, in the state of Tripura, north-east India.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise with their baby, Suri

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise join friends and family, including their daughter Suri, at a pre-wedding dinner in Italy.






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