Smoke billows from J.W. Marriott hotel after an explosion went off in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, July 17, 2009. Bombs exploded at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels in the Indonesian capital on Friday, ripping the facade off the Ritz, police said.
Renewed Protests in Iran
Two opposition demonstrators flash victory sign during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 17, 2009.
Spin Cycle
A combination of slow shutter speed, zoom lens and flash blur the background as Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland arrives to take the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, which spans over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) from Vittel to Colmar, central France, Friday, July 17, 2009.
Putting their Feet Up
Passengers rest inside a stationary train at the railway station during a 12-hour general strike called by the Congress party in Calcutta, India, Friday, July 17, 2009. Normal life was thrown out of gear across West Bengal state with rail and road traffic severely affected.
Clouds over Hanoi
Rain cloud drifts above Hanoi, Vietnam, Friday, July 17, 2009. Weathermen has been forecasting heavy rain showers for the Vietnamese capital on Saturday.
Getting the Spins
Whirling dervishes perform late Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt. A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement opened at this Egyptian Red Sea resort town Wednesday.
Showing off Stripes
A female zebra calf stands next to its mother at Erfurt zoo, central Germany, Friday, July 17, 2009. The chapman zebra was born on July 8, 2009.