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A cyclist passes a new sculpture called The Dance on London's South Bank

A cyclist passes a new sculpture called The Dance on London's South Bank. The bronze monument was unveiled by its sculptor, Pakistani-born Nasser Azam.

Models walk barefoot after falling during Milan Fashion Week

Models walk barefoot after falling in high heels during the Dsquared2 show at Milan Fashion Week.

South African cricketers play a game of football during training in Bangladesh

South African cricketer Makhaya Ntini (left) is tackled by teammate Dale Steyn as they play football during a training session in Dhaka, ahead of a series against Bangladesh.

North Korean divers compete at a test event in Beijing

North Korean divers Choe Kum Hui and Hong In Sun compete at a test event in Beijing's National Aquatics Centre.

Local residents admire a Chinese New Year laser lantern in Taiwan

Local residents admire a rat laser lantern near the Love River in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, during the annual Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations.

East Timorese workers make a finishing touch to a statue of Pope John Paul II in Dili

East Timorese workers make a finishing touch to a statue of late Pope John Paul II in Dili.





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