http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears New Year Celebrations on Yahoo! Canada News Photos Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:06:00 GMT Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:06:00 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 160 35 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/nws/ca_ma_nws_1_1.gif http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/27012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-children-wear-tiger-costumes-during-performance-celebrate-upcoming-chinese.html (Reuters) - Children wear tiger-like make-up and costumes during a performance to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Bozhou, Anhui province January 26, 2010. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. Picture taken January 26, 2010. REUTERS/China Daily (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:06:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100127/reuters/mtfh60542pek11i64583160.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=0yzMOMtRn4vBztLL8y_s5Q-- (Reuters) - Children wear tiger-like make-up and costumes during a performance to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Bozhou, Anhui province January 26, 2010. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. Picture taken January 26, 2010. REUTERS/China Daily (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-king-albert-queen-paola-talk-belgian-prime.html (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert (2nd R) and Queen Paola (R) talk with Belgium's Finance Minister Didier Reynders (L), Prime Minister Yves Leterme (2nd L) and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (3rd L) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:26:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh49196yh07i64519560.jpg?x=130&y=106&sig=sbsuB30fXQ72216pUQIAzg-- (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert (2nd R) and Queen Paola (R) talk with Belgium's Finance Minister Didier Reynders (L), Prime Minister Yves Leterme (2nd L) and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (3rd L) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-crown-princess-mathilde-attends-traditional-new-year.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Crown Princess Mathilde attends a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:06:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47714bru22i64511160.jpg?x=130&y=66&sig=3BTMwNlEB8TGHC9VAZGcTA-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Crown Princess Mathilde attends a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-crown-prince-philippe-princess-mathilde-arrive-throne.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe (R) and Princess Mathilde arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:05:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47689bru19i64511100.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=wj0DwwNzcd.gPOOKZm4PCg-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe (R) and Princess Mathilde arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-king-albert-talks-eu-council-president-van.html (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert (R) talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (3rd L) and Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme (2nd L) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:58:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47493bru18i64510680.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=G3WLigMrkULesIYTSLqf3g-- (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert (R) talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (3rd L) and Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme (2nd L) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-unidentified-guests-look-belgium-s-king-albert-during-traditional.html (Reuters) - Unidentified guests look at Belgium's King Albert (R) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47166bru17i64509480.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=m_SeVOrS60N.Ubk2duOrHg-- (Reuters) - Unidentified guests look at Belgium's King Albert (R) during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-prime-minister-leterme-gives-speech-during-traditional.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:33:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47083bru16i64509180.jpg?x=91&y=130&sig=AIWtnjVN3b24SSK3e0H3ew-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-pm-leterme-gives-speech-during-traditional-new.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:32:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh47029bru15i64509120.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=_v_vifKDvSp3N4LxJyAnWA-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-queen-paola-king-albert-arrive-throne-room.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Queen Paola (L) and King Albert (R) arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:25:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh46893bru13i64508700.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=6K5VIh0mUE8V3IXgCdUmrw-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Queen Paola (L) and King Albert (R) arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-prince-laurent-princess-claire-arrive-throne-room.html (Reuters) - Belgium's Prince Laurent (L) and Princess Claire arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:18:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh46795bru11i64508280.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=f6_jBotxuGw8SyrdYqZSTA-- (Reuters) - Belgium's Prince Laurent (L) and Princess Claire arrive in the Throne room during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-belgium-s-king-albert-gives-speech-during-traditional-new.html (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh46664bru08i64507500.jpg?x=92&y=130&sig=7b06y4VlP0zEQ1kzN6fFuA-- (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert gives a speech during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives, government members and business leaders at the Brussels Royal Palace January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-man-walks-stairs-shopping-mall-decorated-celebrate-upcoming-lunar.html (Reuters) - A man walks down the stairs of a shopping mall, decorated to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, in Hong Kong January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ODDLY)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh43955hkg08ri64497900.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=NRdDxiRcNi2JiYNrfKto9g-- (Reuters) - A man walks down the stairs of a shopping mall, decorated to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, in Hong Kong January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ODDLY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/26012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-folk-artist-liu-lian-poses-tiger-figurines-made-flour.html (Reuters) - Folk artist Liu Lian poses with his tiger figurines made from flour and water to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Luoyang, Henan province January 26, 2010. The main tiger figurine is about 0.85m (2.8 feet) in height and 1.8m (5.9 feet) in length. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. REUTERS/China Daily (CHINA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:31:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100126/reuters/mtfh42329pek10i64491060.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=YrKx5.RYonPfuDXgmA5ppA-- (Reuters) - Folk artist Liu Lian poses with his tiger figurines made from flour and water to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Luoyang, Henan province January 26, 2010. The main tiger figurine is about 0.85m (2.8 feet) in height and 1.8m (5.9 feet) in length. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. REUTERS/China Daily (CHINA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/24012010/24/photo/photos-n-world-combo-photo-shows-general-view-sydney-harbour-bridge-top.html (AFP) - Combo photo shows a general view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before (top) and after (bottom) 'Earth Hour' in the Australian city on March 28, 2009. Millions of people across the globe are set to switch off their lights on March 27, as part of the global 'Earth Hour' campaign to highlight climate change, organisers have said. Photo:Krystle Wright/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:50:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100124/afp/iphoto_1264322861100-1-0jpg.jpg?x=97&y=130&sig=fq.gaAyLrPJ6m4iYOC.F9g-- (AFP) - Combo photo shows a general view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before (top) and after (bottom) 'Earth Hour' in the Australian city on March 28, 2009. Millions of people across the globe are set to switch off their lights on March 27, as part of the global 'Earth Hour' campaign to highlight climate change, organisers have said. Photo:Krystle Wright/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/22012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-president-sarkozy-delivers-new-year-wishes-speech.html (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year wishes speech during a ceremony for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:17:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100122/reuters/mtfh07010chp211i64187820.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=yctydQRM5RFPTUpsDFt8Aw-- (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year wishes speech during a ceremony for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/22012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-president-sarkozy-sits-during-new-year-speech.html (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy sits during the speech by the Vatican's representative to France during a ceremony for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:20:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100122/reuters/mtfh06427chp202i64184400.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=WCx1.SlID6Ne4s0GlxgwGQ-- (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy sits during the speech by the Vatican's representative to France during a ceremony for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/22012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-president-sarkozy-arrives-deliver-new-year-wishes.html (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives to deliver his New Year wishes to Associative groups at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Feferberg/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:53:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100122/reuters/mtfh02942fef1938i64164780.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=2.VrBGCnJeESZpbUyxYKuQ-- (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives to deliver his New Year wishes to Associative groups at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Feferberg/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/22012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-president-sarkozy-delivers-new-year-wishes-associative.html (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year wishes to Associative groups at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Feferberg/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:07:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100122/reuters/mtfh02330fef1932i64162020.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=hkGn7L7wyU6MUw52rbUBKg-- (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year wishes to Associative groups at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Feferberg/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/21012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-paris-mosque-recteur-dalil-boubakeur-leaves-attending-new-year.html (Reuters) - Paris Mosque Recteur Dalil Boubakeur leaves after attending the New Year's speech by France's President Nicolas Sarkozy to France's religious communities at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 21, 2010. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS HEADSHOT)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:15:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100121/reuters/mtfh91372gfm212i64101300.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=Uo38C.jL0l.9GutZPxZjqg-- (Reuters) - Paris Mosque Recteur Dalil Boubakeur leaves after attending the New Year's speech by France's President Nicolas Sarkozy to France's religious communities at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 21, 2010. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS HEADSHOT)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/21012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-archbishop-paris-cardinal-vingt-trois-leaves-attending-new-year.html (Reuters) - Archbishop of Paris Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois leaves after attending the New Year's speech by France's President Nicolas Sarkozy to France's religious communities at the Elysee Palace in Paris, January 21, 2010. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:03:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100121/reuters/mtfh91231gfm205i64100580.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=uxcfD1egfDUfw.MXQ_wctw-- (Reuters) - Archbishop of Paris Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois leaves after attending the New Year's speech by France's President Nicolas Sarkozy to France's religious communities at the Elysee Palace in Paris, January 21, 2010. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/21012010/24/photo/photos-n-world-northern-india-hit-unusually-severe-winter-cold-snap-since.html (AFP) - Indian rickshaw pullers wait for customers on a foggy morning in New Delhi. Thick fog across northern India has disrupted hundreds of flights and caused chaos on the densely populated region's roads, officials said Thursday. Photo:Pedro Ugarte/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:39:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100121/afp/iphoto_1264062504390-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=I0lgfInPAB458yIou9k2sg-- (AFP) - Indian rickshaw pullers wait for customers on a foggy morning in New Delhi. Thick fog across northern India has disrupted hundreds of flights and caused chaos on the densely populated region's roads, officials said Thursday. Photo:Pedro Ugarte/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/20012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-britain-s-prince-william-talks-former-australia-swimmer-thorpe.html (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William talks with former Australia swimmer Ian Thorpe (L) at a barbeque hosted by New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally at Mrs Macquaries Point in Sydney Harbour January 20, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Bowers (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT SWIMMING ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:58:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100120/reuters/mtfh65391sin520i63977880.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=5ay5_BZjOghe9qUoWb8Brg-- (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William talks with former Australia swimmer Ian Thorpe (L) at a barbeque hosted by New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally at Mrs Macquaries Point in Sydney Harbour January 20, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Bowers (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT SWIMMING ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/20012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-britain-s-prince-william-tours-sydney-harbour-rigid-inflatable.html (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William (2nd R) tours the Sydney Harbour on a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) on day two of his Australian tour January 20, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Bowers (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY ROYALS TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:18:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100120/reuters/mtfh63969sin503i63971880.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=kc8TVMN98aa9OVGXKzG8Og-- (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William (2nd R) tours the Sydney Harbour on a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) on day two of his Australian tour January 20, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Bowers (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY ROYALS TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/100120/67/glh4o6.html (Metro) - Antigonish RCMP have laid charges against a 24-year-old Halifax man who was arrested Monday in connection with a New Years Eve brawl that resulted in the death of a Nova Scotia man.

]]> (Metro) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/i/news/metronews/j/100119/i401a79c04f5ca58fc060ba4c9fb1.jpeg?x=130&y=97&sig=aWWrTH_ofywHZwY6YSikFQ-- (Metro) - Antigonish RCMP have laid charges against a 24-year-old Halifax man who was arrested Monday in connection with a New Years Eve brawl that resulted in the death of a Nova Scotia man.

]]> (Metro) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/19012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-foreign-affairs-minister-kouchner-speaks-secretary-state-cooperation.html (Reuters) - French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner (L) speaks with Secretary of State for Cooperation Alain Joyandet before his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:08:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100119/reuters/mtfh52214chp01i63906480.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=1ohDGcZqh5I41YA1Uax92Q-- (Reuters) - French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner (L) speaks with Secretary of State for Cooperation Alain Joyandet before his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/19012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-foreign-affairs-minister-kouchner-delivers-new-year-speech.html (Reuters) - French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:08:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100119/reuters/mtfh52223chp02i63906480.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=hhtU2TQj39UDZnZdRRSWYw-- (Reuters) - French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/19012010/24/photo/photos-n-world-prince-william-governor-general-quentin-bryce-l-wave-boat.html (AFP) - Prince William and Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce (left) wave to a boat as they prince arrives for lunch at Admiralty House in Sydney. William has begun his first visit as an adult to Australia, kicking off a tour that will take in a poor inner-city Aboriginal community and towns devastated by deadly wildfires. Photo:Rick Stevens/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:22:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100119/afp/iphoto_1263885204162-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=cxZMqnZhk2khhcEeD_Uhow-- (AFP) - Prince William and Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce (left) wave to a boat as they prince arrives for lunch at Admiralty House in Sydney. William has begun his first visit as an adult to Australia, kicking off a tour that will take in a poor inner-city Aboriginal community and towns devastated by deadly wildfires. Photo:Rick Stevens/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/19012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-locals-steamed-bread-shape-tigers-celebrate-upcoming-chinese-lunar.html (Reuters) - Locals make steamed bread in the shape of tigers to celebrate upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, in Wanrong County, Shanxi province, January 18, 2010. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. Picture taken January 18, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:06:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100119/reuters/mtfh47055pek33i63884760.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=OYOzKq7GJHzyqGoYywKHJQ-- (Reuters) - Locals make steamed bread in the shape of tigers to celebrate upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, in Wanrong County, Shanxi province, January 18, 2010. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the tiger begins on February 14, 2010. Picture taken January 18, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/19012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-britain-s-prince-william-australia-s-governor-general-quentin.html (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William (R) and Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce wave to passengers aboard a vessel on Sydney Harbour while lunching at Admiralty House in Sydney January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Stevens (AUSTRALIA - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:01:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100119/reuters/mtfh46289sin156i63880860.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=6tKJRkZavTvGSKujsAAp0Q-- (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William (R) and Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce wave to passengers aboard a vessel on Sydney Harbour while lunching at Admiralty House in Sydney January 19, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Stevens (AUSTRALIA - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/18012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-woman-poses-newly-released-chinese-new-year-2010-year.html (Reuters) - A woman poses with the newly released Chinese New Year 2010 Year of the Tiger commemorative coin at the Taiwan Central Bank office in Taipei January 18, 2010. The souvenir, which will be on sale from January 21, was launched to coincide with the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Taiwan which falls on February 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:47:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100117/reuters/mtfh30999tai102i63786420.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=kP7jkNtqiHFTie4BHViRwg-- (Reuters) - A woman poses with the newly released Chinese New Year 2010 Year of the Tiger commemorative coin at the Taiwan Central Bank office in Taipei January 18, 2010. The souvenir, which will be on sale from January 21, was launched to coincide with the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Taiwan which falls on February 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-president-sarkozy-delivers-new-year-s-speech.html (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year's speech to Union representatives at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Michel Euler/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:32:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07762meu107i63562320.jpg?x=89&y=130&sig=YGDM7lwOokzHM.ry3OUvow-- (Reuters) - France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his New Year's speech to Union representatives at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Michel Euler/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-industry-minister-estrosi-attends-new-year-s.html (Reuters) - France's Industry Minister Christian Estrosi speaks as he attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:31:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07722chp104i63562260.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=BUfedt8JeR0rGmh13lMhUg-- (Reuters) - France's Industry Minister Christian Estrosi speaks as he attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-finance-minister-lagarde-junior-employment-minister-wauquiez.html (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (L) speaks with junior Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez as they attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07711chp106i63562200.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=F7jXYWQy9_KXeVFdv5_oKQ-- (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (L) speaks with junior Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez as they attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-finance-minister-lagarde-industry-minister-estrosi-attend.html (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (L) and Industry Minister Christian Estrosi attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:29:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07701chp108ri63562140.jpg?x=95&y=130&sig=6u5MqkUFn5q0ptHmlOvh8A-- (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (L) and Industry Minister Christian Estrosi attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-finance-minister-lagarde-attends-new-year-s.html (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde attends a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS HEADSHOT)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:14:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07505chp105i63561240.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=PxxdYPrW79HlWu7Njk3tyA-- (Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde attends a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS HEADSHOT)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/15012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-finance-minister-lagarde-industry-minster-estrosi-junior.html (Reuters) - From L-R, France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, Industry Minster Christian Estrosi and junior Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:04:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100115/reuters/mtfh07358chp101i63560640.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=qtUAozVSkb_TBpju_PW8uA-- (Reuters) - From L-R, France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, Industry Minster Christian Estrosi and junior Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez attend a New Year's question and answer session with the media at the ministry in Paris January 15, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-prosecutors-enter-traditional-new-year-ceremony-reopens-court.html (Reuters) - French prosecutors enter the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:18:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95399chop09i63489480.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=dBRJXMLqAe4UhLGliVXouA-- (Reuters) - French prosecutors enter the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-prosecutors-caht-traditional-new-year-ceremony-reopens-court.html (Reuters) - French prosecutors chat before the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:17:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95388chp08i63489420.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=Pn4EvXSpYwRvAPUyw60kpg-- (Reuters) - French prosecutors chat before the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-general-view-traditional-new-year-ceremony-reopens-court-cassation.html (Reuters) - A general view of the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:07:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95239chp05i63488820.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=5r0ONUVkVUkh1IPig9IzVA-- (Reuters) - A general view of the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-prosecutors-arrive-traditional-new-year-ceremony-reopens-court.html (Reuters) - French prosecutors arrive for the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:07:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95251chp06i63488820.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=m55VgNA1rEyzG3v_52W0Pw-- (Reuters) - French prosecutors arrive for the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-pm-fillon-delivers-speech-during-traditional-new-year.html (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon delivers a speech during the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:01:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95142chp04i63488460.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=qecsI.dO5UduoMSMVpW9xA-- (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon delivers a speech during the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-pm-fillon-arrives-attend-traditional-new-year-ceremony.html (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (2nd R) arrives with the First President of the Cour de Cassation Vincent Lamanda (R) and Chief Prosecutor Jean-Louis Nadal (2nd L) to attend the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95109chp03i63488340.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=pemwVwDl7F5G4rKitvC59A-- (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (2nd R) arrives with the First President of the Cour de Cassation Vincent Lamanda (R) and Chief Prosecutor Jean-Louis Nadal (2nd L) to attend the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-pm-fillon-attends-traditional-new-year-ceremony-reopens.html (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon attends the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95062chp02i63488160.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=OP3F1hK_wy0QH1aVrfEi0A-- (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon attends the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-pm-fillon-justice-minister-alliot-marie-junior-justice.html (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (C), Justice Minister Michele Alliot-Marie (L) and Junior Justice Minister Jean-Marie Bockel attend the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:55:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh95032chp01i63488100.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=aNaiFo6OVHcHno9oM85gUw-- (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (C), Justice Minister Michele Alliot-Marie (L) and Junior Justice Minister Jean-Marie Bockel attend the traditional New Year ceremony which reopens the court of Cassation, France's highest judicial body, at a Paris courthouse January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-segolene-royal-french-socialist-party-politician-poitou-charentes-regional.html (Reuters) - Segolene Royal, French Socialist Party politician and Poitou-Charentes regional president, delivers a speech to present her New Year wishes to journalists in Poitiers, central France, January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:52:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh94998duv50i63487920.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=mjy89FNJbuwL2An79eYaOg-- (Reuters) - Segolene Royal, French Socialist Party politician and Poitou-Charentes regional president, delivers a speech to present her New Year wishes to journalists in Poitiers, central France, January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/14012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-prime-minister-francois-fillon-delivers-new-year.html (Reuters) - France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:09:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100114/reuters/mtfh91718bte314i63474540.jpg?x=130&y=110&sig=PtxHFW3wBZ3thYzjq.VbiA-- (Reuters) - France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 14, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/13012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-francois-bayrou-centrist-modem-party-leader-delivers-new-year.html (Reuters) - Francois Bayrou, Centrist MoDem party leader, delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100113/reuters/mtfh76535par06i63390180.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=Fvh6V3Yk7Sx_5W8kyBBspw-- (Reuters) - Francois Bayrou, Centrist MoDem party leader, delivers his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/13012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-francois-bayrou-centrist-modem-party-leader-arrives-deliver-new.html (Reuters) - Francois Bayrou, Centrist MoDem party leader, arrives to deliver his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100113/reuters/mtfh76523par02i63390120.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=WI84H4PAL4avMRjP4AtJwQ-- (Reuters) - Francois Bayrou, Centrist MoDem party leader, arrives to deliver his New Year speech to the media in Paris January 13, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/12012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-german-president-koehler-poses-media-member-german-cabinet-president.html (Reuters) - German President Horst Koehler (C) poses for the media with his wife Eva Luise Koehler (8thL) with all members of the German cabinet at the President's annual New Year's reception at the Bellevue palace in Berlin January 12, 2010. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100112/reuters/mtfh60837ber115i63302160.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=ICIqm1.gxbcEmPH816cAxA-- (Reuters) - German President Horst Koehler (C) poses for the media with his wife Eva Luise Koehler (8thL) with all members of the German cabinet at the President's annual New Year's reception at the Bellevue palace in Berlin January 12, 2010. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/ts/071231_newyears/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/New-Year-Celebrations/ss/events/ts/071231_newyears/im:/12012010/6/photo/photos-n-news-french-green-party-leader-cecile-duflot-attends-news-conference.html (Reuters) - French Green party leader Cecile Duflot attends a news conference to present her New Year's wishes to the media in Paris January 12, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/100112/reuters/mtfh60825chp02i63302100.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=yh_dy.PQ7N4P7pu7ZYrBlA-- (Reuters) - French Green party leader Cecile Duflot attends a news conference to present her New Year's wishes to the media in Paris January 12, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

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