A couple sits on a bench seen through the red colored water of a fountain in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, April 16, 2010. All fountains in downtown Bucharest had their water colored red to mark International Hemophilia Day and to raise awareness about the problems faced by people suffering from this severe blood disorder.
Palestinian Pride
A young Palestinian participates in a demonstration, organized by Hamas, calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails, in the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Friday, April 16, 2010. Palestinians will mark the annual prisoner's day on Saturday to call for the release of over 6,000 Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli prisons.
Elections in Sudan
Southern Sudanese election observers and political party agents witness the start of ballot counting in Juba, Friday, April 16, 2010. Under watchful eyes, polling officials display and count each individual ballot. Sudan's first multiparty presidential, parliamentary and local elections which began last Sunday, were marred by allegations of fraud and boycotts, and have now raised concerns of new unrest.
Sifting Through the Rubble
A rescuer searches for survivors at a collapsed building in Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai province, Friday, April 16 , 2010. Armed with life detectors, rescuers searched for survivors Friday more than 48 hours after an earthquake leveled homes in western China, killing at least 760 people.
Cyclone in India
Mohammad Khalil, 70, lays out official papers to dry after they were partially damaged during the cyclone at Hizra Mandir village, about 438 miles from Patna, India, Friday, April 16, 2010. Survivors began clearing debris from their homes and repairing fallen roofs in Bihar and neighboring West Bengal state after a ferocious cyclone killed more than 100 people.
Thailand Protests Continue
An anti-government demonstrator dances to traditional music Friday, April 16, 2010, during a rally in the commercial district of Bangkok, Thailand. On Friday the government attempted the arrest of Red Shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong but failed. Friday's failed crackdown signaled the government was willing to risk another confrontation with the Red Shirts, who are campaigning to oust Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, dissolve Parliament and hold new elections.