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Carine Felizardo, from the Brazilian state of Para, has won the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2012 pageant in Sao Paulo.

The world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit ahead of the period of Advent, which falls on the first Sunday of December this year

Happy birthday Ryan Giggs! Iconic Manchester United winger turns 39 and looks set to continue for a few more seasons

William and Kate visited Cambridge for the first time since given the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after their wedding.

World-renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry unveiled the 2013 Pirelli Calendar during an official event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her new fringes as she attended the official opening of the Natural History Museum's Treasures Gallery in London, England.

Protesters want end to Mursi regime but Muslim Brotherhood maintains support for president's latest decree.

Duke of Edinburgh escorts Arab leader to inspect guard of honour for state visit.

Controversy has dogged Mexico's boy matador but he has fulfilled his dream in week before 15th birthday.

The Rolling Stones gave a power-packed performance at the O2 Arena, where the iconic British band celebrated their 50th anniversary

The Clarence House has released seven photographs taken by Kate Middleton during her visit to Borneo rainforest in Malaysia with Prince William as part of Diamond Jubilee tour.

Shi'a Muslims gather at the Imam Abbas shrine in Karbala, Iraq, to mark Ashura.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Autumn International rugby union test between Wales and New Zealand, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi defends his sweeping powers as necessary to lead the country in the path of freedom and democracy.

Americans crowded stores across US during traditional Black Friday consumer rush.

Tourists around the world came to witness the annual camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, which is one of the world's largest camel fairs.

Gendarmes scuffle with demonstrators at Notre-Dame-des-Landes site in western France.

Happy Birthday Miley Cyrus! Disney star turns 20 today

New York City is still recovering from Superstorm Sandy's ferocity but that hasn't stopped Big Apple residents from celebrating the 86th Macy's Thanksgiving Day in Central Park

Scarlett Johansson, the actress famous for roles in Matchpoint, Vicky Cristina Barcelona and a number of other Woody Allen classics, turns 28

Hundreds of thousands of devotees thronged to rivers and sea in India to celebrate the Chhat Puja festival

Rihanna performs in front of 20,000 fans during the sixth stop of her 777 Tour at The Forum in Kentish Town, London.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene celebrate the Monaco National Day, marking the country's 165th anniversary, in Monte Carlo.

The Queen and Prince Philip attend evening gala finale to diamond jubilee year on eve of 65th wedding anniversary.

Princess Charlene makes bold style statement, raising fashionistas' eyebrows.

Gay pride march to call for end to prejudice against LGBT community.

Barack Obama praises reforms in Burma and urges nation to continue process.

At least 900 Israeli rockets target Gaza government buildings and media outlets.

Bollywood's veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan celebrated the first birthday of his granddaughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, by dedicating a blog piece to the one year old.