Israeli border police officers arrest a Palestinian stone thrower, during minor clashes in east Jerusalem, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. Police scuffled with Muslims protesting the Israeli government's construction outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in east Jerusalem's Old City, but the scattered clashes were quickly contained and no one was seriously hurt. Fifteen protesters were arrested.
Baghdad Beat
Sgt. John Guerra, 21, from Dallas, Tex., walks with his platoon from the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team during a patrol in the Shaab neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. The soldiers are part of a surge in U.S. troops brought to Baghdad as part of a plan to improve security in the city.
Elephant Polo
Players vie for the ball during Sri Lanka's sixth annual elephant polo tournament in Galle, about 56 miles south of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007.
Salute To Fallen Comrade
A U.S. Marine salutes the casket of Marine Pfc. Tarryl Hill at his funeral at St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Detroit. The 19-year-old was killed Feb 7, 2007, in Fallujah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device destroyed the vehicle he was riding in.
Friday Prayers
Iraqi Shiites perform the weekly Friday prayers at a mosque in the holy city of Karbala, central Iraq, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. Insurgents met the quickening advance of Iraqi and U.S. security forces into Baghdad with another deadly bomb Friday, amid signs that Shiite militiamen, at least, have decided to go underground.
Royal Audience
Britain's Prince Philip, left, and Queen Elizabeth II watch a dance demonstration during a visit to Millwall Fire Station in London's Docklands, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh received a briefing on operations and watched participants in the "LIFE Program." The program is an intensive course in which young people learn firefighting skills alongside real firefighters.
Snake Eyes
A cobra is seen at a street stall in Jakarta, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. Many vendors earn their livelihood by selling snakes which are mostly used for making medicine and delicious dishes in some restaurants of the Indonesian capital.
To The Moon
A child plays with a traditional red Chinese lantern during preparations to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year at a in Beijing, park Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. The Chinese lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on February 18 this year.