Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepalese mask seller packs away his stall at the start of a strike to protest against the continued extortion and abduction of businessmen by former Maoist rebels.
Baghdad, Iraq: US soldiers wait on watch as colleagues inspect a vehicle thought to contain an explosive device in the predominantly Sunni al-Dora neighbourhood of the city.
Richmond, USA: A newspaper article with a photo of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlighted is taped to the end of a rifle rack at Bob Moates Sports Shop. The shop is holding a gun giveaway in Bloomberg's name in response to his federal lawsuits against gun dealers in five states that have angered Virginia's gun enthusiasts.
Los Angeles, USA: The mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa (l), talks to pilot Claude Lalaie, who flew the Airbus A380 during its first landing at the city's airport.
