Thousands of South Korean activists demonstrate against a free trade agreement with the US in Seoul.

Syrian's splash around in a pond during a rally to show their support for their President Bashar al-Assad in the capital in Damascus.

Russians launch paper lanterns during an impromptu gathering, or 'flashmob', on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, St. Petersburg, Russia.

A depiction of a face formed by hundreds of hollowed swedes with candles is transported during the traditional Raebechilbi light parade in Richterswil, Switzerland.

Brazilian navy armored vehicles move into Rocinha shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian police backed by military vehicles have invaded Rio de Janeiro's biggest slum in what experts say it's the most important step yet in bringing security to Rio de Janeiro before it hosts the final matches of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

Participants gather before the start of the Jammu Marathon in Jammu. Thousands participated in the third edition of the 7-kilometre race held in the Valley.

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston arrive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 Governors Awards, in Los Angeles.

Actors dressed as 'Stormtroopers' from the 'Star Wars' franchise arrive as presenters at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 Governors Awards in Los Angeles.

The sunrises behind Henning Solberg of Norway and co-driver Ilka Minor of Austria as they drive their M-Sport Stobart Ford Fiesta WRT car on the 'Halfway' stage during the last day of the Wales Rally GB near Sennybridge.

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, left, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch from the balcony of The Foreign Office during the service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.

Cricketer Virendra Sehwag holds a child while after administering polio drops at Eden Garden in Kolkata.