Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton (L), Belgium's Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere (2nd R) and Portugal's Foreign Minister Luis Amado chat at the opening of a NATO foreign ministers meeting (NAC) at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels December 4, 2009.
  2. Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange December 4, 2009.
  3. U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar delivers a speech in Sofia December 4, 2009. Morningstar encouraged Bulgaria's new centre-right government on Friday to stick to its review of major Russian-backed gas and oil projects as part of efforts to diversify supplies.
  4. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian cleric prays during Friday prayers in Tehran December 4, 2009.
  5. South Korea's Kim Yu-na (L), flanked by her coach Brian Orser of Canada, reacts as she watches her result following the ladies short program of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Tokyo December 4, 2009.
  6. South Korea's Kim Yu-na performs during the ladies short program of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Tokyo December 4, 2009.
  7. Pakistan's Army soldiers cordon off the area near a mosque after a suicide attack in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. At least two militants stormed a mosque close to Pakistan's army headquarters during Friday prayers, firing and throwing grenades before blowing themselves up in an attack that killed tens of people, officials said.
  8. FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2007 file photo, Paolo Bettini from Italy reacts as he wins the Men's Road Race of the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. Olympic cycling gold medallist Paolo Bettini has been placed under investigation for alleged tax evasion in Italy, officials said Friday.
  9. Officials remove a car near a mosque after a suicide attack in Rawapindi, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. At least two militants stormed a mosque close to Pakistan's army headquarters during Friday prayers, firing and throwing grenades before blowing themselves up in an attack that killed tens of people, officials said.
  10. Pakistan's Army soldiers cordon off the area near a mosque after a suicide attack in Rawapindi, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. At least two militants stormed a mosque close to Pakistan's army headquarters during Friday prayers, firing and throwing grenades before blowing themselves up in an attack that killed tens of people, officials said.
  11. Miki Andoi of Japan performs in the ladies short program during the ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating Final in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  12. Pakistan's Army soldiers stand guard near a mosque after a suicide attack in Rawapindi, Pakistan on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. At least two militants stormed a mosque close to Pakistan's army headquarters during Friday prayers, firing and throwing grenades before blowing themselves up in an attack that killed tens of people, officials said.
  13. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Kerry Williams of the Taipans is challenged by Erron Maxey of the Blaze during the round 11 NBL match between the Gold Coast Blaze and the Cairns Taipans at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 4, 2009 in Gold Coast, Australia.
  14. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: (L-R)John Butler and Bernard Fanning pose for a photo at the Hamish and Andy BYO Pool Party to celebrate their final radio show for the year at Dawes Point on December 4, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  15. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Rich Melzer of the Taipans attempts to get past the defence of Anthony Petrie of the Blaze during the round 11 NBL match between the Gold Coast Blaze and the Cairns Taipans at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 4, 2009 in Gold Coast, Australia.
  16. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Ian Crosswhite of the Taipans takes a shot as Ayinde Ubaka of the Blaze attempts to block during the round 11 NBL match between the Gold Coast Blaze and the Cairns Taipans at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 4, 2009 in Gold Coast, Australia.
  17. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Rich Melzer of the Taipans attempts to get past the defence of Anthony Petrie of the Blaze during the round 11 NBL match between the Gold Coast Blaze and the Cairns Taipans at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 4, 2009 in Gold Coast, Australia.
  18. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Fabian Barbiero of United fights for the ball with Sean Rooney of the Jets during the round 17 A-League match between Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets at Hindmarsh Stadium on December 4, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.