Shafiqa, a seven-year-old Afghan girl, waits for her turn to speak to her detained father during a video teleconference at the International Committee of the Red Cross Office in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. Families of prisoners held at the U.S. military base at Bagram have spoken with their imprisoned relatives for the first time after the military and Red Cross launched a system for the calls.
Look Out Below
Grand champion Asashoryu is pushed out of the sumo ring by Kisenosato during their bout in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Monday January 14, 2008. The Mongolian wrestler Asashoryu, competing for the first time in five months, suffered his first loss on the second day of the meet that kicked off on Sunday.
Snowed Under
A morning commuter passes bicycles covered in snow, left outside after this past week's unseasonably warm weather, in Boston, Monday Jan. 14, 2008. Forecasters are expecting about a foot of snow to fall throughout the day in the area.
Big Smooch
A Palestinian man kisses a camel as he waits for tourists on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, Jan. 14, 2008. Israeli and Palestinian negotiators took on the most contentious issues in their bitter conflict Monday, under a U.S.-backed effort to hammer out a final peace deal by the end of the year.
Rough Seas
A ship which ran into trouble in the English Channel is seen Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. Britain's Coastguard was monitoring the vessel listing in rough waters in the Channel, following the evacuation of its 20 crew members. The Greek "Ice Prince" was carrying tons of timber to Egypt when the cargo shifted in a storm and the ship began tilting toward the water. Lifeboats and a helicopter were mobilized to rescue the crew.
Car Of The Future?
Chrysler introduces the ecoVoyager concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Detroit. Hybrids, advanced diesels and green alternatives are pushing aside the traditional displays of speed and chrome at this week's Detroit auto show, a nod to a new fuel-efficient reality for car makers.
Queens Of The Harbor
Fireworks light up the sky over New York harbor as the Queen Mary 2, right, Queen Victoria, center, and Queen Elizabeth 2 rendezvous near the Statue of Liberty Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in New York. The Queen Victoria is the newest of the Cunard ships and just launched in England. This is the only time the three Queen ships will ever meet.
Presidential Bling
Saudi King Abdullah, right, examines the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit on President Bush, left, after bestowing it upon him following their dinner at Riyadh Palace, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.