http://www.newsvine.com/galleryNewsvine - galleryen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:32:07 +0000Thu, 23 May 2013 22:18:08 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766009-ap-photos-2-bombs-explode-at-boston-marathonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766009-ap-photos-2-bombs-explode-at-boston-marathonphotous-newsgalleryboston-marathonMon, 15 Apr 2013 21:35:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this image from video provided by WBZ TV, spectators and runners run from what was described as twin explosions that shook the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Boston. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/WBZTV) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>Medical workers aid an injured man at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion there Monday, April 15, 2013 in Boston. Two explosions shattered the euphoria at the finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers and authorities work on the scene near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/WCVB-TV/ABC) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>Police clear the area at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Police clear the area at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon as medical workers help injured following explosions in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. The explosions near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killied at least two people, injuring over 20 others. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid an injured man at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people, injuring 22 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators, race organizers and police said. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Justine Franco of Montpelier, Vt., holds up a sign near Copley Square in Boston looking for her missing friend, April, who was running in her first Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, 2013. Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the marathon on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 23 others. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Medical workers aid an injured woman at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following two explosions there, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Boston. Two bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least two people, injuring at least 23 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following explosions in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston police clear an area following an explosion near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following explosions in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion Monday, April 15, 2013 in Boston. Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the marathon on Monday, killing at least two people, injuring at least 22 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Emergency workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>An injured person is loaded into an ambulance in the aftermath of two blasts which exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people, injuring 23 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators. A senior U.S. intelligence official said two other explosive devices were found nearby. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>An unidentified Boston Marathon runner is comforted as she cries in the aftermath of two blasts which exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Medical workers aid an injured man at the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least two people, injuring at least 22 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators. (AP Photo/The Boston Globe, David L. Ryan) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>Emergency responders gather around the finish line of the Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>An unidentified Boston Marathon runner, center, is reunited with loved ones near Copley Square following an explosion in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>An unidentified Boston Marathon runner leaves the course crying near Copley Square following an explosion in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Medical personnel work outside the medical tent in the aftermath of two blasts which exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>People react to a second explosion at the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/The Boston Globe, John Tlumacki) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>This photo provided by Bruce Mendelsohn shows the scene after two explosions occurred during the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/ Bruce Mendelsohn) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>People react as an explosion goes off near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions went off at the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/The Boston Globe, David L Ryan) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>Injured people and debris lie on the sidewalk near the Boston Marathon finish line following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/MetroWest Daily News, Ken McGagh) MANDATORY CREDIT</p><p>One of the blast sites on Boylston Street near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon is investigated by two people in protective suits in the wake of two blasts in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17765067-ap-photos-pulitzer-winning-images-from-syriahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17765067-ap-photos-pulitzer-winning-images-from-syriaassociated-presspulitzer-prizephotous-newsgallerypulitzerMon, 15 Apr 2013 19:50:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - Abdullah Ahmed, 10, who suffered burns in a Syrian government airstrike and fled his home with his family, stands outside their tent at a camp for displaced Syrians in the village of Atmeh, Syria, Dec. 11, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen, File)</p><p>FILE - Displaced Syrian men wait for food near an NGO charitable kitchen in a refugee camp near Azaz, Syria, Oct. 23, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - Night falls on a Syrian rebel-controlled area of Aleppo, Nov. 29, 2012, as destroyed buildings, including Dar Al-Shifa hospital, are seen on Sa'ar street after airstrikes targeted the area a week before. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A family escapes from fierce fighting between Free Syrian Army fighters and government troops in Idlib, northern Syria, March 10, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - An apartment destroyed by tank shelling is seen in a building in the Karm al-Jabel neighborhood after several days of intense clashes between rebel fighters and the Syrian army in Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 28, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A man points a flashlight towards the body of a Syrian man killed by Syrian army shelling at a graveyard in Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 13, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - Syrian refugees cross from Syria to Turkey via the Orontes River, near the village of Hacipasa, Turkey, Dec. 8, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - Mahmoud, a 21-year-old Palestinian resident of Syria who would only give his first name, rests in a field hospital after he was found Aug. 6, 2012, with three gunshot wounds in the town of Anadan on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria. Mahmoud described being the only survivor of a massacre in which he and 10 other men were blindfolded, beaten and sprayed with bullets. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo by Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - Blood and used medical supplies spill out of the backdoor of Dar al-Shifa hospital in Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 11, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A woman named Aida cries as she recovers from severe injuries after the Syrian army shelled her house in Idlib, northern Syria, March 10, 2012. Aida's husband and two children were killed in the attack. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A man teaches Bilal, 11, how to use a toy rocket-propelled grenade in Idlib, northern Syria, March 4, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A wounded Syrian civilian lies in the street with a shot to his stomach as he tries to escape the line of fire after he was targeted by a Syrian army sniper while walking near the frontline in the Bustan al-Qasr neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 20, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man wheels a severely injured woman to a hospital for treatment after an artillery shell landed near a bakery in Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 23, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A rebel fighter gestures for victory after firing a shoulder-fired missile toward a building where Syrian troops loyal to President Bashar Assad were hiding as they attempted to gain terrain against the rebels during heavy clashes in the Jedida district of Aleppo, Syria, Nov. 4, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A rebel sniper aims at a Syrian army position, as he and another rebel fighter are reflected in a mirror inside a residential building in the Jedida district of Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 29, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - Free Syrian Army fighters sit in a house on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, June 12, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - A boy named Ahmed mourns his father, Abdulaziz Abu Ahmed Khrer, who was killed by a Syrian army sniper, during his funeral in Idlib, northern Syria, March 8, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A wounded woman still in shock leaves Dar El Shifa hospital in Aleppo, Syria, Sept. 20, 2012. Dozens of Syrian civilians were killed, four children among them, in artillery shelling by Syrian government forces in the northern Syrian town. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - People burn portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration against his regime in the outskirts of Idlib, northern Syria, Feb. 26, 2012. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man cries while holding the body of his son near Dar El Shifa hospital in Aleppo, Syria, Oct. 3, 2012. The boy was killed by the Syrian army. This image was one in a series of 20 by AP photographers that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17738657-ap-photos-moving-day-at-mastershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17738657-ap-photos-moving-day-at-mastersmastersadam-scottphotous-newsangel-cabreragallerybrandt-snedekerjason-dayat-augusta-nationalSat, 13 Apr 2013 23:37:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tiger Woods reacts to his approach shot to the 15th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Tiger Woods holds up his ball after putting out on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Tiger Woods is cheered by spectators as he walks up the 17th fairway during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Angel Cabrera, of Argentina, waves to the gallery on the 18th green after the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Jason Day, of Australia, tees off on the 17th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Jason Day, of Australia, tees off on the 14th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, of Spain, hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Adam Scott, of Australia, celebrates after a birdie on the 17th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Adam Scott, of Australia, celebrates after a birdie on the 17th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Jason Day, of Australia, hits off the 13th fairway during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Jason Day, of Australia, tees off on the 15th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Angel Cabrera, of Argentina, tees off on the 14th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Brandt Snedeker reacts after making a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Brandt Snedeker punches the air after making a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Tiger Woods tees off on the 10th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Tiger Woods walks to the 14th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17714633-ap-photos-147-million-pitcher-injured-in-brawlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17714633-ap-photos-147-million-pitcher-injured-in-brawlmlbpadressportsdodgersbrawlphotous-newsgalleryzack-greinkeFri, 12 Apr 2013 06:36:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin charges into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin charges into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin charges into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin charges into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin and teammates battle the Los Angeles Dodgers after Quentin was hit by a pitch thrown by Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke is attended to by the team trainer Sue Falsone as manager Don Mattingly, left, and coach Davey Lopes look on during an interlude of a braw that started when Greinke hit San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin with a pitch in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. The battle restarted moments later. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin and teammates battle the Los Angeles Dodgers after Quentin was hit by a pitch thrown by Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin, center, and teammates battle the Los Angeles Dodgers after Quentin was hit by a pitch thrown by Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin and teammates battle the Los Angeles Dodgers after Quentin was hit by a pitch thrown by Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17697743-ap-photos-portraits-of-an-immigration-rallyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17697743-ap-photos-portraits-of-an-immigration-rallyimmigrationphotous-newsgalleryThu, 11 Apr 2013 05:29:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Meshelle Fernandez, 7, of Chester, Va., whose parents are from Mexico, braids her hair during a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. Her father, Luis Fernandez, says that it's important to be at the rally and support families. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Edwin Munoz, who is originally from El Salvador, holds his daughter Jocelyn Munoz, 5 months, up for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "We have to give papers to all the immigrants who came here to work," says Munoz, "we're not terrorists we're workers." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Alejandra Tejada, 55, an American citizen living in Arlington, Va. who is originally from Bolivia, poses for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "As an immigrant myself I support immigration reform," says Tejada. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Angelica Medina, 17, of Baltimore, whose parents are Mexican and Guatemalan, poses for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "It's important for me to be here because I believe everyone deserves to be treated the same humane way," says Medina. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Mario Ibarra, 38, of Richmond, Va., who is originally from Mexico, poses for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "I know many people who have been separated," says Medina, "I'm here to support those who haven't been as fortunate as I am to have papers." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Marissa Contreras, 15, of Richmond, Va., whose father is from El Salvador and whose mother is from the United States, poses for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "I just felt in my heart that it was important to be here," says Contreras. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Felicia Esperanza, 19, of Woodbridge, Va., whose parents are from Mexico and El Salvador, poses for a portrait after attending the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "I'm here to support my family," says Esperanza, "so that they can get their citizenship." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Daniel Ramirez, 24, who is originally from Mexico and lives in Washington, poses for a portrait after attending the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "I recently became a resident," says Ramirez, "so I was one of those kids who was brought here when I was 8 years old, and I can finally go to college." The tattoo on his neck is the name of his four-year-old daughter, Eileen. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Josue Benavides, 28, center, who is originally from El Salvador, poses for a portrait with his cousins Jonathan, 7, left, and Christopher Benavides, 11, of Alexandria, Va., after attending the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "We need reform," says Josue Benavides, "so that the families can have a better life and avoid separations." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Mamadou Kane, originally from Mali and living in the Brooklyn borough of New York, poses for a portrait while attending the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "The process to get papers is too complicated," says Kane, "my wife and children are still in Mali and I've been here since 1997." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Ajna Opiotennione, 28, of Washington, who emigrated from Ethiopia, poses for a portrait after attending the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p><p>Angelica Medina, 17, of Baltimore, Md. whose parents are Mexican and Guatemalan, poses for a portrait at the end of the "Rally for Citizenship," a rally in support of immigration reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Bipartisan groups in the House and Senate are said to be completing immigration bills that include a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million immigrants with illegal status. "It's important for me to be here because I believe everyone deserves to be treated the same humane way," says Medina. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17691318-ap-photos-povertys-grip-seen-across-baltimorehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17691318-ap-photos-povertys-grip-seen-across-baltimoreuspovertyphotous-newsgallerylyndon-johnsonWed, 10 Apr 2013 19:12:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this April 8, 2013 picture, a boy shoots a basketball into a makeshift basket made from a milk crate and attached to a vacant row house in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. An estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 9, 2013 picture, a homeless man who gave his name as Angelo, displays a pin that holds his jaw together that he said he received after being beaten and robbed while sleeping in a vacant row house, seen behind him, in Baltimore. A biennial census of Baltimore's homeless population that is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counted over 4,000 homeless people in 2011. Some choose to find shelter in the city's estimated 16,000 buildings that are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this Tuesday, April 9, 2013 photo, two homeless men who gave their names as Earl, right, and Angelo, eat ice cream cones across the street from a block of vacant row houses in Baltimore. A biennial census of Baltimore's homeless population that is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counted more than 4,000 homeless people in 2011. Some choose to seek shelter in the city's estimated 16,000 buildings that are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this March 29, 2013 photo, vacant row houses line an empty street at dusk in Baltimore. The city has lost nearly a third of its population since it peaked in the 1950s, and today an estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 3, 2013 picture, two row houses, one boarded up, the other occupied, are surrounded by vacant lots at dusk in Baltimore. Baltimore has lost nearly a third of its population since it peaked in the 1950s, and today an estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 4, 2013 picture, children play kickball on a vacant lot alongside a blighted row house in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 8, 2013 picture, a boy whose family asked that he not be identified plays across the street from a partially collapsed row house in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 4, 2013 picture, a group of boys walk past a partially collapsed row house in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 9, 2013 picture, a student walks past vacant row houses to a waiting school bus as school gets out for the day in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. An estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 4, 2013 picture, a man walks past boarded up row houses and vacant lots in Baltimore. Baltimore has lost nearly a third of its population since it peaked in the 1950s, and today an estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 9, 2013 picture, a woman pushes a boy in a stroller past graffiti on a wall in Baltimore. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 20 percent of American children are impoverished. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 4, 2013 picture, downtown Baltimore stands behind two young men as they walk past vacant lots and boarded up houses. According to a 2012 report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service, “U.S. income distribution appears to be among the most unequal of all major industrialized countries and the United States appears to be among the nations experiencing the greatest increases in measures of income.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In this April 8, 2013 picture, two young men walk through a neighborhood of vacant row houses in Baltimore. Baltimore has lost nearly a third of its population since it peaked in the 1950s, and today an estimated 16,000 buildings are vacant or abandoned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17665543-ap-photos-scenes-from-the-ncaa-title-gamehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17665543-ap-photos-scenes-from-the-ncaa-title-gamechampionshipncaaphotous-newsgallerymarch-madnessTue, 9 Apr 2013 06:44:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to players during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots over Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville forward Chane Behanan kisses the Championship trophy after Louisville defeated Michigan 82-76 after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville celebrates defeating Michigan to win the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville beat Michigan 82-76. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)</p><p>Louisville forward Chane Behanan embraces head coach Rick Pitino who gives him a pat on the back after defeating Michigan to win the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville beat Michigan 82-76 for NCAA title. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)</p><p>Louisville fans celebrate following their 82-76 victory in the 2013 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)</p><p>Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) and Michigan guard Caris LeVert (23) defend during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Louisville guard/forward Luke Hancock speaks during a news conference after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Michigan, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) dunks the ball over Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11) vies for a loose ball with Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville fans watch a broadcast of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Michigan at Cluckers in Louisville, Ky. on Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)</p><p>Michigan Juniors Janna Kramer, left, and Anna Paneral watch the final moments of the game at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor as Michigan falls to Louisville 82-76 in the NCAA final in Atlanta, Monday April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Guralnick)</p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino prepares to cut a piece of the net after the team defeated Michigan 82-76 during the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) walks off the court as Louisville celebrate their win during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17634194-ap-photos-scenes-from-the-ncaa-final-fourhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17634194-ap-photos-scenes-from-the-ncaa-final-fourncaafinal-fourphotous-newsgallerylouisville-cardinalsfinalsSun, 7 Apr 2013 00:59:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Louisville's Luke Hancock vies for a loose ball against Wichita State's Ron Baker (31) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino walks the court during the first half of a national semifinal at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) shoots over Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) and Louisville's Russ Smith vie for the loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Louisville's Stephan Van Treese (44) vies for a loose ball against Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet (23) as Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Fans cheer as Louisville's Kevin Ware heads to the court before the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) and Louisville's Stephan Van Treese (44) react after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) heads to the hoop against Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall watches play against Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State's Tekele Cotton (32) heads to the hoop under the defense of Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Louisville's Kevin Ware waves after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Wichita State Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) shoots against a Louisville defense during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall and Wichita State's Tekele Cotton watch play against Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 72-68. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan student Aaron Ruhlig cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) shoots as Syracuse's James Southerland defends during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Syracuse's Brandon Triche (20) shoots against Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Michigan's Caris LeVert (23) passes the ball as Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts to play against Michigan during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan players including Time Hardaway Jr., right, and Nik Stauskas (11) celebrate after defeating Syracuse in their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan won 61-56. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas (25) handles the ball as Michigan's Spike Albrecht (2) looks up during the first half of a semifinal in the the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Syracuse's Brandon Triche (20) charges into Michigan's Jordan Morgan (52) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Triche was called for charging. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams (1) falls to the court as Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) vies for the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Michigan players including Tim Hardaway Jr., right, and Nik Stauskas (11) celebrate after defeating Syracuse in their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Michigan won 61-56. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17621828-ap-photos-6-year-olds-chase-their-ballet-dreamshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17621828-ap-photos-6-year-olds-chase-their-ballet-dreamsusschoolphotous-newsgalleryballetamerican-balletSat, 6 Apr 2013 01:04:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Natacha Ross, 6, of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Kyra Neamonitakis, 5, of the Brooklyn borough of New York, is comforted while waiting her turn during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Young dancers wait to enter the studio during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Young dancers wait their turn during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Young dancers look on as one of their peers is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Tara Wei, 6, of New York, right, is evaluated by, from left, faculty co-chairman Kay Mazzo and faculty member Katrina Killianduring, during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Anna Tseytlin, 6, of the Brooklyn borough of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Griffin Horton, 5, of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Mira Bieber, 6, of New York, looks at herself in the mirror as she waits during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Kyra Neamonitakis, 5, of the Brooklyn borough of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Hazel Baldwin, 6, of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Isabella Riordan, 6, of New York, is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Yumi Park, 5, of Oakland Gardens, N.Y., is evaluated during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Young dancers wait to enter the studio during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Young dancers make their way into the studio during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p><p>Lena Hecker, 6, of New York, is evaluated by faculty member Katrina Killian, left, and faculty co-chairman Kay Mazzo during an audition for six-year old ballet hopefuls at the School of American Ballet, Friday, April 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17603461-ap-photos-king-assassination-45-years-laterhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17603461-ap-photos-king-assassination-45-years-laterusanniversarykingphotous-newsgalleryThu, 4 Apr 2013 20:10:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 3, 1968 file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. makes his last public appearance at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly, File)</p><p>FILE - Memphis detectives climb on a rail outside the room of Dr. Martin Luther King at the Lorraine Motel, Memphis, on April 4, 1968, searching for clues. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - A news reporter stands in the room rented by the assassin who shot Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tenn., April 5, 1968. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - This 1954 Chicago police photo shows a man identified as James Earl Ray, 40. Martin Luther King Jr. was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Coretta Scott King, center, widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is comforted in the doorway of an airliner in Memphis, Tenn., April 5, 1968, as her husband's body is brought up the ramp. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Smouldering ruins remain where a building stood on 7th Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C., April 6, 1968. Numerous fires accompanied the second night of turmoil in the nation's capital following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis, Tenn., April 4. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998.(AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Ethel Kennedy shakes hands with Martin Luther King III after she and her husband Robert F. Kennedy, center, visited his mother Coretta Scott King at her Atlanta home, April 8, 1968. Another of the slain civil rights leader’s sons, Dexter, is at left. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Mourners waiting to view the body of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. line up outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta just after dawn April 9, 1968. Many had dept a night-long vigil. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998.(AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - A brace of plow mules draws the farm wagon bearing the casket of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., along the funeral procession route in Atlanta, Ga., April 9, 1968. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Vice President Hubert Humphrey speaks to Mrs.Coretta King Jr, before funeral services for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta on April 9, 1968. At left is Dr. King’s brother, the Rev. A. D. King, at center is Mrs. King’s younger daughter, Bernice, 5. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - Coretta Scott King is shown with her daughter, Bernice, during the funeral of her husband, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga., April 9, 1968. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>Coretta Scott King, and her four children view the body of her husband, slain civil rights activist leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Atlanta, Ga., on April 7, 1968. The children are, from left, Yolanda, 12, Bernice, 5, Martin III, 11, and Dexter 7. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. (AP Photo)</p><p>Coretta Scott King attends the funeral of her husband, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga., April 9, 1968. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998.(AP Photo)</p><p>FILE - This April 3, 1968 file photo shows Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. walking across the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. The civil rights leader was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel when he was killed by a rifle bullet on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison in 1998. ( AP Photo/stf )</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17543785-ap-photos-final-four-slate-is-sethttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17543785-ap-photos-final-four-slate-is-setbasketballncaaphotous-newsncaa-final-fourgalleryMon, 1 Apr 2013 01:38:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Syracuse players and coaches celebrate for photographers after their 55-39 win over Marquette in the East Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Wichita State's Carl Hall celebrates after his team defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall points as he walks off the court after Wichita State defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Oklahoma's guard Morgan Hook is tended to by a trainer after getting hit during a drive against Tennessee during the regional semifinal in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)</p><p>Michigan celebrates after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. holds the trophy after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Syracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) shoots as Marquette forward Jamil Wilson (0) defends during the second half of the East Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Washington. Syracuse won 55-39. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Baylor 's Brittney Griner (42) shoots as Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) defends in the first half of a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel, left, and guard Antonita Slaughter, top, pressure Baylor guard Jordan Madden (3) as she looks for a teammate to pass to in the first half of a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball player Kevin Durant poses for photos with Baylor players during a timeout in the second half of a regional semifinal game between Oklahoma and Tennessee in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Tennessee won 74-59. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Baylor's head coach Kim Mulkey reacts to a call against her team as they play against Louisville during a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)</p><p>Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) holds up the regional trophy as Louisville players celebrate their 85-63 win over Duke in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Duke guards Rasheed Sulaimon, left, and Quinn Cook sit in the locker room after Louisville defeated Duke 85-63 in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Louisville players celebrate following their 85-63 win over Duke in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Louisville players talk to guard Kevin Ware after Ware's injury during the first half of the Midwest Regional final against Duke in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Duke guard Rasheed Sulaimon wipes his tears after Louisville defeated Duke 85-63 in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Louisville head coach Rick Pitino celebrates after Louisville defeated Duke 85-63 in the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes up with a layup against Duke defense during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. Louisville won 85-63 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)</p><p>Wichita State forward Carl Hall, right, puts up a shot as Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas defends during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross sits in the locker room after his team lost 70-66 to Wichita State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall holds the regional trophy as he poses with his players after they defeated Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Louisville's guard Shoni Schimmel, center, reacts to her shot over Baylor's Brittney Griner, left, as Louisville's Sheronne Vails, right, stands by during the second half of a regional semifinal in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Louisville won 82-81. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)</p><p>Tennessee and Oklahoma players raise their arms at mid-court following a regional semi-final game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Tennessee won 74-59. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Tennessee guard Meighan Simmons (10) shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Portia Durrett (31) in the first half of a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Tennessee won 74-59. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Tennessee's Bashaara Graves (12) shoots against Oklahoma in the second half of a regional semifinal game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Tennessee won 74-59. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)</p><p>Tennessee's center Isabelle Harrison (20) and Oklahoma's guard Sharane Campbell (24) go after a loose ball in the second half of their game during the regional semifinal in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City Sunday March 31, 2013. Tennessee won 74-59. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532576-ap-photos-easter-celebrations-around-the-worldhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532576-ap-photos-easter-celebrations-around-the-worldphotous-newsgalleryeastereaster-masseaster-vigilon-easterpope-francisSat, 30 Mar 2013 23:12:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pope Francis blesses a man as he leads the Easter vigil service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican Saturday, March 30, 2013. Pope Francis is celebrating a trimmed back Easter Vigil service after having reached out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he has begun to put his mark on the Catholic Church. Francis processed into a darkened and silent St. Peter's Basilica at the start of the Saturday service, which recalls the period between Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis leaves after celebrating the Easter vigil service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican Saturday, March 30, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed back Easter Vigil service after having reached out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he has begun to put his mark on the Catholic Church. Francis processed into a darkened and silent St. Peter's Basilica at the start of the Saturday service, which recalls the period between Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis leaves after celebrating the Easter vigil service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican Saturday, March 30, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed back Easter Vigil service after having reached out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he has begun to put his mark on the Catholic Church. Francis processed into a darkened and silent St. Peter's Basilica at the start of the Saturday service, which recalls the period between Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Cardinal Audrys Juozas Backis bless during the Easter vigil mass at the Cathedral-Basilica in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)</p><p>Penitents of the "Las Siete Palabras" brotherhood take part in the procession of "La Soledad" during Holy Week in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 30, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>People observe a penitent as she takes part in the procession of "La Soledad" during Holy Week in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 30, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Worshippers hold candles during the Easter vigil mass in Cathedral-Basilica at the Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)</p><p>A Filipino boy joins other devotees during the traditional Easter Sunday ritual of the meeting of the "Risen Christ" and "Mother Mary" held at dawn at the Santo Domingo church in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The event culminates the observance of Holy Week in this predominantly Roman Catholic nation. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>A young girl attends an Easter vigil mass at Cathedral-Basilica in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)</p><p>An image of the "Risen Christ" passes by "Mother Mary" during a traditional Easter Sunday ritual at dawn at the Santo Domingo church in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The event culminates the observance of Holy Week in this predominantly Roman Catholic nation. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>Filipino devotees gather during the traditional Easter Sunday ritual of the meeting of the "Risen Christ" and "Mother Mary" held at dawn at the Santo Domingo church in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The event culminates the observance of Holy Week in this predominantly Roman Catholic nation. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>A Filipino girl acting as an angel removes the black veil of "Mother Mary" during avtraditional Easter Sunday ritual held at dawn at the Santo Domingo church in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The event culminates the observance of Holy Week in this predominantly Roman Catholic nation. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>Worshippers hold candles during the Easter vigil mass in Cathedral-Basilica at the Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)</p><p>Worshippers hold candles during the Easter vigil mass in Cathedral-Basilica at the Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)</p><p>Faithful hold a heart shaped banner reading in Italian "Pope Francis we love you. Happy Easter" in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on the occasion of the celebration of the Easter mass Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pope Francis celebrates the Easter mass in St. Peter's square at the Vatican Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pope Francis arrives to lead a open-air easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis is celebrating his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, which is packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis, holding the pastoral staff, prays in front of the icon of Jesus as he celebrates the Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis is celebrating his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, which is packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>A worshipper reaches to touch a crucifix during Easter mass at Virgin Mary Chaldean Church in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Chaldean Church is an Eastern Rite church affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)</p><p>A policeman searches a man outside the Virgin Mary Chaldean Church before Easter mass at Virgin Mary Chaldean Church in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Chaldean Church is an Eastern Rite church affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)</p><p>Iraqi Christians light candles before Easter mass at Virgin Mary Chaldean Church in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Chaldean Church is an Eastern Rite church affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)</p><p>Pope Francis leads the Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis is celebrating his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, which is packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis celebrates the Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pope Francis celebrates the Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the the Vatican Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pope Francis celebrates the Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the the Vatican Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Swiss guards stand in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on the occasion of the celebration of the Easter mass Sunday, March 31, 2013. "Our daily problems and worries can wrap us up in ourselves, in sadness and bitterness, and that is where death is," he said. "Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!" said Pope Francis during the Easter vigil. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pakistani Christian women attend early Easter Mass at St. Anthony Church in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)</p><p>Belarusian Roman Catholics take part in a procession around a church as they celebrate Easter in small town Rakov, some 45 kilometers (28 miles) northwest of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)</p><p>A Filipino man inflates a float while his family swims at the polluted waters of Manila's bay, Philippines as they celebrate Easter Sunday, March 31 2013. Despite a city-imposed swimming ban, many poor Filipinos set up makeshift tents and swam along the bay to cool themselves from summer's sweltering heat. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>An Indian Christian family falls asleep while attending an early morning Easter Mass in Bangalore, India, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)</p><p>Indian Christians attend an early morning Easter Mass in Bangalore, India, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)</p><p>A girl looks at decorative eggs on sale to celebrate Easter Day at Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-jo</p><p>South Korean Catholics pray for peace on the Korean Peninsula during an annual Easter service at Myeongdong Catholic Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, March 31, 2013. North Korea warned South Korea on Saturday that the Korean Peninsula had entered "a state of war" and threatened to shut down a border factory complex that's the last major symbol of inter-Korean cooperation.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)</p><p>Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of his first Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans and bedecked by spring flowers. Wearing cream-colored vestments, Francis strode onto the esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica and took his place at an altar set up under a white canopy. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pope Francis kisses a baby after celebrating his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans and bedecked by spring flowers. Wearing cream-colored vestments, Francis strode onto the esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica and took his place at an altar set up under a white canopy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pope Francis passes a banner reading in Italian "Pope we love you so much" after celebrating his first Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans and bedecked by spring flowers. Wearing cream-colored vestments, Francis strode onto the esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica and took his place at an altar set up under a white canopy. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Nuns walk during the Sunday Easter mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally believed to be the site of the crucifixion of Christ, in Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)</p><p>Pakistani Christian girls, display their hands decorated with Bangles and painted with Henna paste as they celebrate Easter holiday following a mass at in a Christian neighborhood in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pakistan's Christians, are celebrating Easter along with other Christian nations. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Pope Francis hugs a child after celebrating his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans and bedecked by spring flowers.Wearing cream-colored vestments, Francis strode onto the esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica and took his place at an altar set up under a white canopy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pope Francis hugs a child after celebrating his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis made an Easter Sunday peace plea, saying conflicts have lasted too long in Syria, and between Israelis and Palestinians. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Pope Francis hugs a child after celebrating his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans and bedecked by spring flowers.Wearing cream-colored vestments, Francis strode onto the esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica and took his place at an altar set up under a white canopy. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/29/17519053-ap-photos-images-of-good-friday-around-the-worldhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/29/17519053-ap-photos-images-of-good-friday-around-the-worldnewsbcphotous-newsgalleryold-cityknowgood-fridayindonesian-christianschrist-masspope-francisFri, 29 Mar 2013 18:13:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pope Francis holds up a copy of the book of the gospel during a Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, March 28, 2013. The Chrism Mass marks the start of the Easter celebrations. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Penitents of the Jesus Yacente brotherhood take part in a Holy Week procession in Zamora, northern Spain, Thursday, March 28, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p><p>Worshippers step in Santa Maria da Caridade convent while taking part in "Fogareus," or Flames, procession during the Holy Week in Sardoal, center Portugal, Thursday, March 28, 2013. According to the local residents, the procession have been happening for more than 200 years. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)</p><p>Parishoners of St Clara church carry a cross through central Stockholm, Sweden, during a procession for Good Friday March 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Scanpix Sweden,Anders Wiklund) </p><p>A penitent of "Santisimo Cristo de las Injurias" brotherhood takes part in a Holy Week procession in Zamora, northern Spain, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p><p>Filipino hooded penitents flagellate themselves during Maundy Thursday rituals to atone for sins on March 28, 2013, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines. The ritual is frowned upon by church leaders in this predominantly Roman Catholic country. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>An India Christian devotee reenacts the sufferings of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday in Mumbai, India, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians all over the world are marking Good Friday, the day when Christ was crucified. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)</p><p>An elderly Pakistani Christian man, prays during a Mass on Good Friday in a church in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians around the world are marking the Easter holy week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Christian Catholic pilgrims pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally believed to be the site of the crucifixion of Christ, in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, March 29, 2013. Less than 2 percent of the population of Israel and the Palestinian territories is Christian, mostly split between Catholicism and Orthodox streams of Christianity. Christians in the West Bank wanting to attend services in Jerusalem must obtain permission from Israeli authorities. Israel's Tourism Ministry said it expects some 150,000 visitors in Israel during Easter week and the Jewish festival of Passover, which coincide this year. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)</p><p>Penitents take part in the procession of the 'La Pasion del Senor' brotherhood, during Holy Week in Pamplona, northern Spain, Thursday, March 28, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p><p>An Indian Christian prays at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Good Friday in Hyderabad, India, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians around the world are marking the Easter holy week. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)</p><p>Faithful hold palm fronds and a crucifix during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Baby Jesus Church in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday March 24, 2013. According to the New Testament, Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, greeted by cheering crowds bearing palm fronds. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. The week continues with commemorations of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday before celebrating his resurrection on Easter the following Sunday. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)</p><p>An Indonesian Christian devotee carries a bamboo cross as he walks with others during a Good Friday procession to reenact Jesus path to crucifixion in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians all over the world are marking Good Friday, the day when Christ was crucified. (AP Photo/A.K. Hendratmo)</p><p>Pilgrims walk with crosses as the Northern Cross pilgrimage makes its final leg of the journey to Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, England, Friday, March 29, 2013. For more than 30 years, groups of pilgrims celebrate Easter by crossing the tidal causeway during the annual Christian cross carrying pilgrimage to Holy Island , the pilgrims walk around 100 miles through Northumberland and the Scottish Borders during Holy Week.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell).</p><p>David Carnell plays a part of Jesus Christ during a "Journey to the Cross" procession while celebrating Good Friday in Sydney, Australia, Friday, March 29, 2013. The annual event by Wesley Mission tells the Easter story in a modern Australia. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)</p><p>Christian worshippers carry a cross towards the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, March 29, 2013. Less than 2 percent of the population of Israel and the Palestinian territories is Christian, mostly split between Catholicism and Orthodox streams of Christianity. Christians in the West Bank wanting to attend services in Jerusalem must obtain permission from Israeli authorities. Israel's Tourism Ministry said it expects some 150,000 visitors in Israel during Easter week and the Jewish festival of Passover, which coincide this year. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)</p><p>Filipino penitent Ruben Enaje, who has portrayed as Jesus Christ for 27 times, grimaces as he is nailed to the cross during Good Friday rituals on March 29, 2013 at Cutud, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. Several Filipino devotees had themselves nailed to crosses Friday to remember Jesus Christ's suffering and death, an annual rite rejected by church leaders in this predominantly Roman Catholic country. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)</p><p>Actor James Burke-Dunsmore portrays the part of Jesus Christ, during a performance in Trafalgar Square in London, Friday, March 29, 2013. The play called 'The Passion of Jesus' was a free performance depicting the betrayal, capture, trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, performed by the Wintershall players. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)</p><p>A woman kisses a statue of Jesus Christ at the end of a Holy Week mass at the Church of Divine Mercy in Panama City, Thursday, March 28, 2013. Catholics around the world commemorate Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday before celebrating his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)</p><p>Pope Francis lies down in prayer during the Passion of Christ Mass inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, March 29, 2013. Pope Francis began the Good Friday service at the Vatican with the Passion of Christ Mass and hours later will go to the ancient Colosseum in Rome for the traditional Way of the Cross procession. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Cardinals line up to touch the Crucifix during the Passion of Christ Mass inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, March 29, 2013. Pope Francis began the Good Friday service at the Vatican with the Passion of Christ Mass and hours later will go to the ancient Colosseum in Rome for the traditional Way of the Cross procession. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pope Francis carries the Crucifix during the Passion of Christ Mass inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, March 29, 2013. Pope Francis began the Good Friday service at the Vatican with the Passion of Christ Mass and hours later will go to the ancient Colosseum in Rome for the traditional Way of the Cross procession. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pakistani Christians pray during a Mass on Good Friday in a church in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians around the world are marking the Easter holy week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Faithful touch a statue of Virgin Mary at the end of a Good Friday procession in Managua, Nicaragua, Friday, March 29, 2013. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)</p><p>Penitents carry a Jesus Christ figure as they take part in a procession of "Santo Cristo" during Holy Week in Bercianos de Aliste, northern Spain, Friday, March 29, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p><p>Pilgrims walk with crosses as the Northern Cross pilgrimage makes its final leg of the journey to Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, England, Friday, March 29, 2013. For more than 30 years, groups of pilgrims celebrate Easter by crossing the tidal causeway during the annual Christian cross carrying pilgrimage to Holy Island , the pilgrims walk around 100 miles through Northumberland and the Scottish Borders during Holy Week.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell).</p><p>Masked penitents from La Santa Vera Cruz brotherhood, right, walks along the way with his assistant, taking part in an Easter procession known as 'Los Picaos' in the small village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, northern Spain on Friday, March 29, 2013. Penitents, or disciplinants, take part on the procession lashing themselves as an act of faith and penance, a tradition dating from the early 16th century.(AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)</p><p>Hooded penitents in chains with cactus stuck to their skin march during a Good Friday procession in Atlixco, Mexico, Friday, March 29, 2013. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)</p><p>Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, Sao Paulo's archbishop, talks with drug users as he takes part in a Way of the Cross procession in a neighborhood popularly known as "Crackland" in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, March 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)</p><p>Miguel Vega portraying Jesus prepares with other parishioners from the Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church to conduct a Good Friday procession to commemorate the Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)</p><p>La Merced Catholic church penitents carry a statue of Jesus Christ in a morning procession through the streets of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, Friday, March 29, 2013. Christians all over the world attend ceremonies that mark the day Jesus Christ was crucified, commonly known as Good Friday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)</p><p>Parishioners from the Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church conduct a Good Friday procession to commemorate the Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)</p><p>A penitent of "Santisimo Cristo de las Injurias" brotherhood takes part in a Holy Week procession in Zamora, northern Spain, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506138-ap-photos-washington-island-landslidehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17506138-ap-photos-washington-island-landslideuswashingtonlandslidephotous-newsgalleryThu, 28 Mar 2013 21:46:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this aerial photo, a house sits near the edge of a landslide, near Coupeville, Wash. on Whidbey Island, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The slide severely damaged one home and isolated or threatened more than 30 on the island, about 50 miles north of Seattle in Puget Sound. No one was reported injured in the slide, which happened at about 4 a.m. Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>An aerial photo shows a landslide near Coupeville, Wash. on Whidbey Island, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The slide severely damaged one home and isolated or threatened more than 30 on the island, about 50 miles north of Seattle in Puget Sound. No one was reported injured in the slide, which happened at about 4 a.m. Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>In this aerial photo, a house sits near the bottom edge of a landslide near Coupeville, Wash. on Whidbey Island, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The slide severely damaged one home and isolated or threatened more than 30 on the island, about 50 miles north of Seattle in Puget Sound. No one was reported injured in the slide, which happened at about 4 a.m. Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>This March 27, 2013 photo provided by the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, shows a home near the edge of a massive landslide that damaged one home and isolated or threatened more than 30 others near Coupeville, Wash. Geologists and engineers are assessing what might happen next after a large landside thundered down the scenic island hillside overlooking Puget Sound. (AP Photo/Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Stephen Slaughter)</p><p>This March 27, 2013 photo provided by the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, shows a home that was damaged by the massive landslide that also isolated or threatened more than 30 others near Coupeville, Wash. Geologists and engineers are assessing what might happen next after a large landside thundered down the scenic island hillside overlooking Puget Sound. (AP Photo/Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Stephen Slaughter)</p><p>This March 27, 2013 photo provided by the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, DNR geologist Stephen Slaughter surveys a damaged home near the bottom of a massive landslide that also isolated or threatened more than 30 others near Coupeville, Wash. Geologists and engineers are assessing what might happen next after a large landside thundered down the scenic island hillside overlooking Puget Sound. (AP Photo/Washington Dept. of Natural Resources)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17488447-ap-photos-images-from-the-hindu-festival-of-holihttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17488447-ap-photos-images-from-the-hindu-festival-of-holiindiaphotous-newsasgalleryholiWed, 27 Mar 2013 17:42:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo taken Thursday, March 21, 2013, a Hindu man from the village of Nangaon throws colored powder on others as they sit on the floor during prayers at the Ladali or Radha temple before the procession for the Lathmar Holy festival, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, in Barsana 115 kilometers ( 71 miles) from New Delhi, India , Thursday, March 21, 2013. During Lathmar Holi the women of Barsana beat the men from Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>Hindu devotees throw colored powder on each other inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Hindu devotees throw colored powder on each other inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Monday, March 25, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Hindu men and a boy from the village of Nangaon are covered in colored powder as they sit on the floor during prayers at the Ladali or Radha temple before the procession for the Lathmar Holy festival, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, in Barsana, 115 kilometers (71 miles) from New Delhi, India, Thursday, March 21, 2013. During Lathmar Holi the women of Barsana beat the men from Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>Indian Hindu devotees smeared with colors sing at the Nandagram temple, famous for Lord Krishna and his brother Balram, during Lathmar holy festival, in Nandgaon, India , Friday, March 22, 2013. During Lathmar Holi the women of Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, beat the men from Barsana, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town. (AP Photo / Manish Swarup)</p><p>An Indian Hindu widows covers her face as colored powder is thrown in the air during Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived desperate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>A child sits on the shoulders of a Hindu devotee inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Monday, March 25, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Indian men smear colors on each other's faces as they celebrate Holi in New Delhi, India , Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)</p><p>A Hindu devotee prays inside the Banke Bihari temple during holi celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Indian Hindus watch from an attic as devotees crowd inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>An Indian boy throws colored water on passers-by during holi celebrations outside Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Indian Hindu widows throw flowers as part of Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived desperate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>Indian woman from the village of Barsana hit villagers from Nandgaon with wooden sticks during the Lathmar Holy festival, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, in Barsana, 115 kilometers (71 miles) from New Delhi, India, Thursday, March 21, 2013. During Lathmar Holi the women of Barsana beat the men from Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)</p><p>In this picture taken Sunday, March 24, 2013, Indian widows watch a traditional dancer during Holi celebrations, or the festival of colors, at an event organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India. The widows, many of whom at times have lived desperate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated Holi for the first time at the century old ashram. The women were banished by their families after their husband's deaths to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>An Indian, face smeared with colored powder, celebrates Holi festival in Gauhati, India, Wednesday, March. 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)</p><p>Indian villagers from Nandgaon wait for the arrival of villagers from Barsana to play Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple famous for Lord Krishna and his brother Balram, in Nandgaon 120 kilometers ( 75 miles) from New Delhi, India, Friday, March 22, 2013. During Lathmar Holi the women of Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, beat the men from Barsana, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town. (AP Photo / Manish Swarup)</p><p>Indian laborers smeared with colors have a light moment as they celebrate "Holi," the festival of colors in New Delhi, India , Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi is an ancient and the most popular Hindu festival here to celebrate the arrival of spring among Indians across the country. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup)</p><p>Hindu devotees crowd the entrance as they push to get inside Banke Bihari temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>A young Hindu devotee sits covered in colored dye at the Banke Bihari temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>An Indian Hindu widow walks with a cane as flowers fall from above during Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived depserate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>An Indian child, face smeared with colored powder, celebrates Holi festival in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, March. 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday.(AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)</p><p>A Hindu devotee prays inside the Banke Bihari temple during holi celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>An Indian Hindu widows covers her face as colored powder is thrown in the air during Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived desperate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>Indian laborers smeared with colors have a light moment as they celebrate "Holi," the festival of colors in New Delhi, India , Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi is an ancient and the most popular Hindu festival here to celebrate the arrival of spring among Indians across the country. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup)</p><p>A Hindu devotee, face smeared with colored powder, leaves the Banke Bihari temple during Holi celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>An Indian, face smeared with colored powder, celebrates Holi festival in Gauhati, India, Wednesday, March. 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)</p><p>Indian men smear colors on each other's faces as they celebrate Holi in New Delhi, India , Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)</p><p>An Indian child reacts as colored powder is smeared on her hair during Holi festival in Chennai, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K)</p><p>An Indian boy throws colored water on passers-by during holi celebrations outside Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Hindu devotees celebrate Holi festival inside the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>Indians, their faces smeared with color and glitter, dance as water is sprinkled on them during Holi celebrations in Allahabad, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/ Rajesh Kumar Singh)</p><p>Indian Hindu widows throw flowers as part of Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived desperate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>A foreign tourist smears colored powder on another during Holi celebrations in Pushkar, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo/Deepak Sharma)</p><p>Hindu devotees throw colored powder on each other inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Monday, March 25, 2013. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>An Indian Hindu widow walks with a cane as flowers fall from above during Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The widows, many of whom at times have lived depserate lives in the streets of the temple town, celebrated the festival for the first time at the century old ashram. After their husband's deaths the women have been banished by their families to the town where devotees believe Lord Krishna was born, for supposedly bringing bad luck. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>Indian Hindu widows throw flowers as part of Holi celebrations organized by the NGO Sulabh at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)</p><p>An Indian girl tries to block colored water being sprayed on her during Holi festival in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, March. 27, 2013. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that also marks the advent of spring, is being celebrated across the country Wednesday. (AP Photo /Sucheta Das)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17445159-ap-photos-images-from-holy-week-around-the-worldhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17445159-ap-photos-images-from-holy-week-around-the-worldphotous-newsgalleryholy-weekpope-francisSun, 24 Mar 2013 23:46:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, March 24, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, encouraging people to be humble and young at heart, as tens of thousands joyfully waved olive branches and palm fronds. The square overflowed with some 250,000 pilgrims, tourists and Romans eager to join the new pope at the start of solemn Holy Week ceremonies, which lead up to Easter, Christianity's most important day. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)</p><p>Pope Francis kisses a baby after celebrating his first Palm Sunday Mass, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, encouraging people to be humble and young at heart, as tens of thousands joyfully waved olive branches and palm fronds. The square overflowed with some 250,000 pilgrims, tourists and Romans eager to join the new pope at the start of solemn Holy Week ceremonies, which lead up to Easter, Christianity's most important day (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, March 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>Faithful listen to Pope Francis' message during his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, encouraging people to be humble and young at heart, as tens of thousands joyfully waved olive branches and palm fronds.The square overflowed with some 250,000 pilgrims, tourists and Romans eager to join the new pope at the start of solemn Holy Week ceremonies, which lead up to Easter, Christianity's most important day. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Catholic priests carry palm fronds at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem's Old city, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Palm Sunday marks for Christians, Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)</p><p>Penitents from La Paz brotherhood wait outside the church before taking part in a procession in Seville, Spain, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Christian Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>A penitent from the La Paz brotherhood is seen inside a car as he arrives to the church to take part in a procession in Seville, Spain, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Hooded penitents from the La Paz brotherhood walk to the church to take part in a procession in Seville, Spain, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Catholic priests carry palm fronds at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem's Old city, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Palm Sunday marks for Christians, Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem, when his followers laid palm branches in his path, prior to his crucifixion. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)</p><p>A woman holds palm fronds and a rosary while praying during an outdoor Palm Sunday Mass at an earthquake-damaged cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Christians from around the world commemorate Palm Sunday as they celebrate Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into the holy city of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)</p><p>A woman holds a rosary while praying during an outdoor Palm Sunday Mass at an earthquake-damaged cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Christians from around the world commemorate Palm Sunday as they celebrate Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into the holy city of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)</p><p>A woman holds palm leaves in the shape of a cross during a Christian Palm Sunday procession in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Palm Sunday marks the sixth and last Sunday of the Christian Holy month of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)</p><p>A photograph taken with a long exposure shows Romanian Catholic worshipers attend a Palm Sunday religious service at the St. Joseph cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, March 24, 2013.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442590-ap-photos-march-madness-gets-into-full-swinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442590-ap-photos-march-madness-gets-into-full-swinguswichita-statephotous-newsgallerymarch-madnessncaa-tournamentSun, 24 Mar 2013 18:47:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michigan State guard Gary Harris, from left, forward Adreian Payne (5), and Keith Appling watch the final moments from the bench against Memphis in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots as Colorado State's Wes Eikmeier defends in the first half of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Montana's Kenzie De Boer (10) shoots over Georgia's Tiaria Griffin in the first half during a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Saint Louis guard Mike McCall Jr. (11) shoots over Oregon's Damyean Dotson (21) during the first half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) steals the ball from Colorado State forward Greg Smith (44) in the second half of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp) </p><p>Butler center Andrew Smith (44) shoots as Marquette forward Davante Gardner (54) defends in the first half of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp) </p><p>Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) dunks the ball in the first half during a third-round game against Gonzaga in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) </p><p>California's Justin Cobbs, left, and Allen Crabbe (23) react to a foul called on Cobbs during the second half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Syracuse in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Members of the Gonzaga bench lower their heads near the end of their game against Wichita State during a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City Saturday, March 23, 2013. Wichita State defeated Gonzaga 76-70. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)</p><p>La Salle's Jerrell Wright, left, Tyrone Garland, center, and Tyreek Duren hang out in the locker room before practice for a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. La Salle is scheduled to play Mississippi on Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Arizona's Mark Lyons shoots between Harvard's Kenyatta Smith, right, and Laurent Rivard, left, in the second half during a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Arizona defeated Harvard 74-51. (AP Photo/George Frey)</p><p>Virginia's Jontel Evans, center, scores over St. John's Christian Jones, left, and Jamal Branch during an NIT college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, March 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Pat Jarrett)</p><p>Navy's Erin Meador, foreground, and teammate M.L. Morrison, top, fight for control of the ball with Kentucky's Bria Goss during the first half of a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday March 24, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) and guard Korie Lucious, top, struggle with Ohio State guard Aaron Craft for a loose ball in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday March 24, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Iowa State guard Bubu Palo (1) blocks a shot by Ohio State guard Shannon Scott in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday March 24, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson)</p><p>Ohio State head coach Thad Matta calls a play against Iowa State in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday March 24, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Gonzaga and Wichita State battle for a rebound under the basket in the second half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Wichita State defeated Gonzaga 76-70. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)</p><p>Marquette guard Junior Cadougan (5) shoots as Butler center Andrew Smith (44) defends in the second half of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. Marquette won 74-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp) </p><p>Oregon's Johnathan Loyd, right, drives the ball past Saint Louis guard Jordair Jett (5) during the second half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. Oregon won the game, 74-57. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>South Florida forward Tiffany Conner, left, takes the charging foul against Texas Tech guard Christine Hyde (5) during the second half of a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, March 23, 2013. South Florida won 71-70. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>South Florida guard Andrell Smith, center, fights to keep the ball from Texas Tech guards Chynna Brown, left, and Casey Morris (15) during the second half of a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, March 23, 2013. South Florida won 71-70. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Montana's Kellie Cole, left, and Georgia's Tiaria Griffin struggle for possession of the ball in the second half during a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 23, 2013. Georgia won 70-50, advancing to play Iowa State in the second round on Monday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Chattanooga's Tatianna Jackson, left, knocks the ball away from Nebraska's Lindsey Moore during a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in College Station, Texas, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Nebraska won 73-59 and will play Texas A&M in the second round Monday. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Arizona's Mark Lyons shoots between Harvard's Kenyatta Smith, right, and Laurent Rivard, left, in the second half during a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Arizona defeated Harvard 74-51. (AP Photo/George Frey)</p><p>Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) and Colorado forward Arielle Roberson (32) reach for a rebound as Colorado guard Kyleesha Weston (45) watches in the first half of a first-round NCAA women's college basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley )</p><p>Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) lays the ball up next to Harvard's Christian Webster in the first half during a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)</p><p>Arizona coach Sean Miller shouts to his team in the first half during a third-round game against Harvard in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)</p><p>Harvard's Christian Webster shoots in front of an Arizona defender during the first half of a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/George Frey)</p><p>Harvard's Siyani Chambers, left, passes to his teammate Jonah Travis, right, as Arizona's Jordin Mayes, second from left, Brandon Ashley (21) and Kaleb Tarczewski (35) defend during the first half in a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/George Frey)</p><p>Gonzaga players watch from the bench in the final moments during a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament against Iowa State in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 23, 2013. Iowa State won 72-60. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Iowa State's Brynn Williamson, right, is embraced by Nicole "Kidd" Blaskoway after the team defeated Gonzaga 72-60 in a first-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas A&M's Jordan Jones (24) and her teammates celebrate their 71-45 win over Wichita State in a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in College Station, Texas, Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431558-ap-photos-cities-go-dark-for-earth-hourhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431558-ap-photos-cities-go-dark-for-earth-hourusphotous-newsgalleryhourearth-hourSat, 23 Mar 2013 20:29:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Onlookers watch Taipei 101 building as it turns its lights off to observe international "Earth Hour" campaign, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Taipei, Taiwan. Around 100 people gathered outside the skyscraper Saturday, using energy saving LED lights to observe the global event that encourages people to turn off their lights for 60 minutes. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>In this combination two photos the Belarusian National Library taken before and after the lights are turned off is seen during the worldwide Earth Hour, a global campaign to highlight the threat of climate change, with lights turned on at top, and below with lights turned off, in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change. Monument of Belarusian enlightener Frantsysk Skorina is on left. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) </p><p>In this two photo combination picture, the Indian Presidential Palace is seen lit, top, and then the same location in darkness when the lights are turned out for one hour to mark Earth Hour, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)</p><p>The city skyline is seen lit through the suspension wires of the Singapore Flyer which is also lit on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Singapore. More than 100 buildings, locations and organizations in Singapore switched off their lights as part of the global Earth Hour initiative by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) along with other national monuments around the world. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)</p><p>People ride in darkness in a capsule of the Singapore Flyer as the lights are switched off for a whole hour on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Singapore. More than 100 buildings, locations and organizations in Singapore switched off their lights as part of the global Earth Hour initiative by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) along with other national monuments around the world. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)</p><p>Children turn on their LED lights to form " 60 + " in support of global efforts on reducing greenhouse gases before Taipei 101 building turns its lights off in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature, earth hour is observed every year to create awareness about conservation of energy and climate change. Around the world, people and organisations will be turning their lights off from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)</p><p>A fruit seller works in candlelight to mark Earth Hour in a shopping district of Bangalore, India, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)</p><p>Belarusian National Library taken after most of the lights are turned off during the worldwide Earth Hour, a global campaign to highlight the threat of climate change, in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change. Monument of Belarusian enlightener Frantsysk Skorina is on left. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) </p><p>Muslim women light candles during the "EarthHour" in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Hundreds of people gathered in Jakarta Friday to observe the global event that encourages people to turn off their lights for 60 minutes. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)</p><p>A two photo combination showing the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament in London, illuminated, left, and then in darkness as the lights were turned off to mark Earth Hour 2013, Saturday March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change. (AP Photo/PA, Lewis Whyld) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p><p>The lights on the Lions Gate bridge are on prior to Earth Hour as seen from West Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)</p><p>The lights on the Lions Gate bridge are off during Earth Hour as seen from West Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)</p><p>In this photo provided by ComEd, from left, Senior Vice President of ComEd Fidel Marquez, ComEd customer Kathy Reiser, her children Caitlin and Ramsey, Navy Pier director of External Communications Nick Shields and Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42 Ward, pose for a photo as they turn off the lights of the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier in observation of Earth Hour in Chicago on Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/ComEd, Charles Osgood)</p><p>Members of SPLASH, the Etobicoke School of the Arts' show choir sing before a WWF-Canada lantern walk in Roncesvalles Village Toronto, celebrating Earth Hour, Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Galit Rodan)</p><p>In this combo of two photos the illuminated "New railroad bridge" over Sava river, top, and a picture of the bridge with most of its lights turned off, are seen in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature, earth hour is observed every year to create awareness about conservation of energy and climate change. Around the world, people and organisations will be turning their lights off from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)</p><p>In this combo of two photos illuminated St. Sava Serbian temple, largest Orthodox church in the Balkan regions, top, and a picture of the temple with most of its lights turned off, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature, earth hour is observed every year to create awareness about conservation of energy and climate change. Around the world, people and organisations will be turning their lights off from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)</p><p>This combo image shows the Parthenon temple standing atop the Acropolis hill before and after turning off lights, to mark the annual Earth Hour in Athens, on Saturday March 23, 2013. In Greece, floodlights in several monuments and public buildings were switched off for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. Thousands of businesses and municipalities also dimmed their lights. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis)</p><p>The normally illuminated Quadriga at top of the Brandenburger Gate is seen in darkness during Earth Hour in Berlin, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change.(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)</p><p>The illuminated Quadriga at top of the Brandenburger Gate is seen prior to Earth Hour in Berlin, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change.(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)</p><p>The Brandenburger Gate is seen in darkness during Earth Hour in Berlin, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change.(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)</p><p>The illuminated Brandenburger Gate is seen prior to Earth Hour in Berlin, Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earth Hour was marked worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for 60 minutes in a bid to highlight the global climate change.(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)</p><p>The Hedvig Elionora church, left, and the hostel ship Af Chapman, right, during Earth Hour in Stockholm, Sweden, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Scanpix, Johan Nilsson) SWEDEN OUT</p><p>The Hedvig Elionora church, left, and the hostel ship Af Chapman, right, before Earth Hour in Stockholm, Sweden, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Scanpix, Johan Nilsson) SWEDEN OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17402096-ap-photos-working-class-beach-for-perus-capitalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17402096-ap-photos-working-class-beach-for-perus-capitalperuphotoworld-newsgallerylimapkgltbeachgoerswhile-limaThu, 21 Mar 2013 15:25:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Jan. 20, 2013 photo, people wade on the shoreline of Agua Dulce beach, in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to Agua Dulce beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 24, 2013 photo, Maria Kalet, 6, lies buried in the sand at Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. Until the mid-20th century, Lima's lower classes couldn't afford beach-going, said Juan Pacheco, a historian of the city. Road-building to the coast solved that, and the rich began to largely abandon Lima's beaches to the poorer set. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 27, 2013 photo, a lifeguard monitors swimmers as lost children wait to be reunited with their families at Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 20, 2013 photo, a woman lounges on a beach chair on a littered Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. Beachgoers arrive in groups of 20-30, hauling enormous pots of fragrant chicken and rice. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 13, 2013 photo, uncooked bread covered sausage called "Caramandunga," cooked on the spot for clients in a small portable oven, are display on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to "Agua Dulce" beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 27, 2013 photo, a woman cools off in a wading pool on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 22, 2013 photo, a woman covers herself with a towel on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. Until the mid-20th century, Lima's lower classes couldn't afford beach-going, said Juan Pacheco, a historian of the city. Road-building to the coast solved that, and the rich began to largely abandon Lima's beaches to the poorer set. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 22, 2013 photo, a man opens a can of peaches on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to "Agua Dulce" beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this March 3, 2013 photo, Adela Cabrera, 19, poses for a picture on a horse at Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. For five Peruvian soles or about two U.S. dollars beachgoers can pose for a photo to record their day at the beach, in front of backdrops of their choice that include forest landscapes, exotic beach scenes or atop horses. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 13, 2013 photo, girls dress under a damaged umbrella on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to Agua Dulce beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, a woman snacks on mango fruit as her grandson plays nearby on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, a man walks along the shoreline next to a message in the sand that reads in Spanish "I love you Alfonzo," on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to Agua Dulce beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this March 3, 2013 photo, a man is silhouetted in a wading pool as he cleans it out in the ocean waters off Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. Beachgoers arrive in groups of 20-30, hauling enormous pots of fragrant chicken and rice. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 17, 2013 photo, Yuseth Vazquez wades in the shallow waters of Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this March 3, 2013 photo, life guards attend Belen Godinez on"Agua Dulce" beach after she was saved from drowning in the ocean in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to "Agua Dulce" beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 13, 2013 photo, beachgoers stretch out on the grayish-brown sands of Agua Dulce beach while vendors make their way through the crowds in search of clients in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this March 3, 2013 photo, Giovani Camargo dries off after a swim in the waters of Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to Agua Dulce beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this March 3, 2013 photo, Karina Alvarado and David Enriquez pose for a picture with their daughter at Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. For five Peruvian soles or about two U.S. dollars beachgoers can pose for a photo to record their day at the beach, in front of backdrops of their choice that include forest landscapes, exotic beach scenes or atop horses. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 24, 2013 photo, a woman breast feeds among the crowd gathered on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. On some weekends during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which runs from December until March, as many as 40,000 people a day visit the half-mile-long (kilometer-long) strip of Agua Dulce. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this Jan. 17, 2013 photo, performers who also sell candies pose for a photo on Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru. While Lima's elite spends its summer weekends in gate beach enclaves south of the Peruvian capital, the working class jams by the thousands on a single municipal beach of grayish-brown sands and gentle waves. The only barrier to entry to Agua Dulce beach is two dollars, the price of bus fare to get there and home. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17396709-ap-photos-addiction-lurks-behind-myanmar-conflicthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17396709-ap-photos-addiction-lurks-behind-myanmar-conflictmyanmarphotoworld-newsasheroingalleryThu, 21 Mar 2013 07:28:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, Nlan Shawang, foreground, and other camp residents sing Christian gospel songs at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, a heroin addict injects himself with heroin while holding a cigarette at an abandoned cemetery in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, two young rehab patients carry breakfast for camp residents at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, camp residents stand in a line for breakfast as mentors watch at dawn at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, camp residents eat breakfast at dawn at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, a camp resident wearing pajamas reads a Bible at dawn in Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, camp resident Nlan Shawang reads a Bible at dawn at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, Kun Htoi Shawong, background plays the guitar and sings as residents in tears join hands during a religious healing session at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, Nlan Shawang, foreground, breaks down in tears as residents sing Christian gospel songs at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, a heroin addict injects himself with heroin as another watches at an abandoned cemetery in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, a heroin addict smokes a cigarette after injecting himself with heroin at an abandoned cemetery in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 11, 2013, freshly dumped hypodermic syringes and a needle litter an abandoned cemetery in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p><p>In this photo taken on Feb 12, 2013, camp resident Nlan Shawang reads a Bible at dawn at the Kachin Baptist Convention’s rehabilitation camp in Myitkyina, the provincial capital of Kachin state, Myanmar. Myitkyina is known for having one of the highest concentrations of drug addicts in the world. The Kachin Baptist Convention, an evangelical group with over 300 churches in the state, says nearly 80 percent of ethnic Kachin youth are addicts. Their drug of choice is heroin. In the shadow of war, even drug abuse becomes politicized. Gryung Heang, the pastor of the camp church, says the government is willfully turning a blind eye to drug abuse among the Kachin because it wants to decimate young potential fighters. Officials say such views are absurd. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/20/17384924-ap-photos-a-look-back-at-10-years-of-war-in-iraqhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/20/17384924-ap-photos-a-look-back-at-10-years-of-war-in-iraqiraqapanniversaryphotous-newsgalleryWed, 20 Mar 2013 11:24:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - Smoke rises from the Trade Ministry in Baghdad on March 20, 2003 after it was hit by a missile during US-led forces attacks. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)</p><p>FILE - This combination of video images shows Saddam Hussein, left, on Iraqi television on Thursday, March 20, 2003 and President Bush addressing the nation from the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday, March 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Iraqi TV via FOX News, APTN, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Secertary of State Colin Powel holds up a vial that he said could contain anthrax during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)</p><p>FILE - Iraqi soldiers wave as a U.N. weapons inspector vehicle leaves the Al Taje military camp, 30 kilometers outside of Baghdad, after helping to carry out the destruction of four Al-Samoud 2 missiles on Saturday, March 1, 2003. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)</p><p>FILE - An Iraqi man looks at his mother in a bus as others load luggage on the top of the vehicle bound for neighboring Syria at a bus station in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, March 9, 2003. Bus lines increased their trips to Syria from 4 to 20 a day at this station, carrying passengers fleeing amid the threat of a US-led invasion as well as others headed to the holy Shiite Muslim shrine of Sayeda Zeinab in the Syrian capital. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. President George W. Bush, left, speaks with Spanish Prime Minster Jose Maria Aznar by telephone from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington with National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice at right on Monday, March 10, 2003 as Bush and his top aides engaged in last-minute telephone diplomacy to world leaders in an uphill struggle to gain support for a U.N. resolution setting up war against Iraq. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Army Bradley fighting vehicles travel in a convoy through the dust carrying infantrymen just after crossing the border into southern Iraq on Friday, March 21, 2003. Allied forces combat units entered Iraq from the south on Friday, and bombed limited targets in Baghdad. (AP Photo/John Moore, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, take cover after a mortar attack during a sandstorm on a road south of Baghdad, Iraq on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Army Stf. Sgt. Chad Touchett, center, relaxes with comrades from A Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, after a search of one of Saddam Hussein's bomb-damaged palaces in Baghdad on Monday, April 7, 2003. (AP Photo/John Moore, File)</p><p>FILE - A looter rests on a fountain in the lobby of a smoke filled Sheraton hotel in Basra, Iraq on Monday, April 7, 2003. People ransacked the burning hotel after rocket propelled grenades struck the building according to British forces. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)</p><p>FILE - A U.S. Marine watches a statue of Saddam Hussein being toppled in Firdaus Square in downtown Baghdad on April 9, 2003 file photo. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)</p><p>FILE - Piles of torn and burned Iraqi currency bearing the portrait of Saddam Hussein lie in ashes on the floor of the burned Baghdad Central Bank on Friday, April 18, 2003. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. President George W. Bush gives a thumbs up as he visits the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the California coast on Thursday, May 1, 2003. Later in the day, he declared that major combat in Iraq was finished. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - Flames erupt from a building hit with a TOW missile launched by soldiers of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Mosul, Iraq on July 21, 2003. Saddam Hussein’s sons Qusay and Uday were killed in a gun battle as they resisted efforts by coalition forces to apprehend and detain them. (AP Photo/U.S. Army, Spc. Robert Woodward, File)</p><p>FILE - A U.S. soldier aims his weapon at a man who a soldier had just shot in the neck as he attempted to flee down a narrow alley in a van, across the street from the scene of Tuesday's intense shootout on a house in Mosul, Iraq on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. The man was shot after failing to stop and later tended to by U.S. forces. Troops were on high alert after the previous day's operation in which Odai and Qusai, the elder sons of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, were killed. (AP Photo/Wally Santana, File)</p><p>FILE - Captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein undergoes a medical examination in Baghdad on Dec. 14, 2003 in this image made from video. (AP Photo/US Military via APTN, File)</p><p>FILE - A U.S. soldier demonstrates access to a shaft used by former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein before he was captured two days earlier, on a farm near Tikrit, northern Iraq on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)</p><p>FILE - Moments after the explosions, a youth runs past the victims and burning debris at the site of several bomb blasts in densely-occupied areas during the holy day of Ashoura, a Shiite festival, in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)</p><p>FILE - Demonstrators chant anti-American slogans as charred and mutilated bodies of U.S. contractors hang from a bridge over the Euphrates River in Fallujah, west of Baghdad, on March 31, 2004. The private security company Blackwater USA triggered a major battle in the Iraq war in 2004 by sending an unprepared team of guards into the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, a move that led to their horrific deaths and a violent response by U.S. forces, says a congressional investigation released Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)</p><p>FILE - An Iraqi man celebrates on top of a burning U.S. Army Humvee in the northern part of Baghdad, Iraq on Monday, April 26, 2004. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen, File)</p><p>FILE - The mother of Samah Hussein cries over his body in a Baghdad, Iraq morgue on June 13, 2004 after he was killed when a suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the U.S. military camp Cuervo. (AP Photo/Samir Mizban, File)</p><p>FILE - This late 2003 image obtained by The Associated Press shows an unidentified detainee standing on a box with a bag on his head and wires attached to him at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>FILE - People carry an injured man from a damaged building after a car bomb exploded in central Baghdad, Iraq on Monday, June 14, 2004, killing at least 10 people, including three foreigners working to rebuild Iraq's power plants. (AP Photo/Mohammed Uraibi, File)</p><p>FILE - A detainee in an outdoor solitary confinement cell talks with a military policeman at the Abu Ghraib prison on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday, June 22, 2004. The American soldiers said that he had repeatedly got into fights with other inmates in the prison. (AP Photo/John Moore, File)</p><p>FILE - A woman cries in the stariwell of her home as U.S. soldiers carry out house-to-house searches near Martyrs' Square in Baghdad, Iraq on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)</p><p>FILE - Relatives of Iraqi National Guard soldier Ryaad Khudayar grieve at the morgue in the Baqouba hospital, some 65 kilometers northeast of Baghdad, Iraq, after he was killed in a car blast on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004. A car bomb exploded Tuesday at an Iraqi National Guard checkpoint outside the city of Baqouba, killing at least four guardsmen and wounding six others. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Army Nurse supervisor Patrick McAndrew tries to save the life of an American soldier by giving him CPR on a stretcher as he arrived at a military hospital in Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. The soldier was fatally wounded in a Baghdad firefight with insurgents. (AP Photo/John Moore, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Marines play football in Karabilah, Iraq, near the Syrian border, on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 during Thanksgiving celebrations. (AP Photo/Jacob Silberberg, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Timothy Dupuis, of Dover, N.H., climbs the stairs at an outpost in Fallujah, Iraq, 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Baghdad, on Tuesday, May 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Jacob Silberberg, File)</p><p>FILE - A volunteer puts flowers next to a cross at the Arlington West Iraq war memorial display on the beach next to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif. on Saturday May 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, File)</p><p>FILE - Lt. Col. Garry Bush, in charge of the munitions demolition project, watches smoke after a planned explosion of 24 tons of munitions in a storage site next to the village of Aswalim, Iraq, about 100 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, on Sunday, June 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File)</p><p>FILE - A protestor is detained on Capitol Hill in Washington on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 after blocking a roadway near the Capitol as anti-war and clean energy groups gathered for non-violent civil disobedience. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Army soldiers from Killer Troop, Third Squadron, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment rest on mattresses in their makeshift barracks at Combat Outpost Rabiy in Mosul, Iraq, 360 kilometers (225 miles) northwest of Baghdad, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2008 file photo, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, an Iraqi journalist, throws a shoe at U.S. President George W. Bush during a news conference with Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad, Iraq. Al-Zeidi was discharged from prison on Sept. 14, 2009 after getting early release for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p><p>FILE - An Iraqi prisoner of war comforts his 4-year-old son at a regrouping center for POWs captured by the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division near Najaf, Iraq on March 31, 2003. The man was seized in An Najaf with his son, and the U.S. military did not want to separate the two. (AP Photo/Jean-Marc Bouju, File)</p><p>FILE - This image made from a video from a U.S. Army Apache helicopter gun sight, posted at Wikileaks.org and confirmed as authentic by a senior U.S. military official, shows two men in the streets of the New Baghdad district of eastern Baghdad after being fired upon by the helicopter on July 12, 2007. Among those killed in the attack was Reuters photographer Namir Noor-Eldeen, 22, and his driver Saeed Chmagh, 40. Two children also were wounded. According to U.S. officials, two helicopters arrived at the scene to find a group of men approaching the fight with what look to be AK-47s slung over their shoulders and at least one rocket-propelled grenade. A military investigation later concluded that what was thought to be an RPG was a telephoto lens and the AK-47 was a camera. (AP Photo/Wikileaks.org, File)</p><p>FILE - U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division are seated aboard a C-17 aircraft at Baghdad International Airport en route back to the United States on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The soldiers, based at Fort Drum, N.Y., are headed home after nine months in Iraq as part of the U.S. drawdown of forces. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 photo, U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class David Hedge from Bealeton, Va., foreground, and fellow soldiers from 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment are enveloped in rotor wash moments after arriving by Blackhawk helicopter for an operation to disrupt weapons smuggling in Istaqlal, Iraq, north of Baghdad. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)</p><p>FILE - This image made from video released by Iraqi state television shows Saddam Hussein's guards wearing ski masks and placing a noose around the deposed leader's neck moments before his execution on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006. (AP Photo/Iraqi state television, File)</p><p>FILE - A suspected al-Qaida member is detained in an Iraqi SWAT raid in Latifiyah, Iraq on Saturday, March 16, 2013. An al-Qaida-affiliated group in Iraq claimed responsibility for a carefully planned assault on the Justice Ministry in downtown Baghdad the previous week, less than a week before the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, showing how vulnerable the country remains to insurgent attacks. (AP Photo/Alaa al-Marjani, File)</p><p>People inspect a car destroyed in a car bomb attack close to one of the main gates to the heavily-fortified Green Zone, which houses major government offices and the embassies of several countries, including the United States and Britain in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. A wave of bombings tore through Baghdad on Tuesday, killing and wounding scores of people, police said, highlighting increasing sectarian tensions on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led war. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340684-ap-photos-st-pats-day-across-the-nationhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340684-ap-photos-st-pats-day-across-the-nationusphotous-newsgallerypatrick-dayst-patrickSat, 16 Mar 2013 20:28:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Members of the Petri School of Irish Dance perform at the Ireland Chamber of Commerce 17th annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, in New York, Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Irish, their descendants and the Irish for the day prepared to don green and pay tribute to Hibernian heritage as a weekend of St. Patrick's Day celebrations was set from New York's Fifth Avenue to the Louisiana bayou to Dublin's Parnell Square. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>A spectator looks on as the Chicago River is dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled for Saturday because of religious observances. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Firefighter Steve Ortiz of the Los Angels City Fire Department is kissed while marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. Led by bagpipers in green kilts, the parade snaked through the streets with more than 300 floats, marching bands, military units marching in formation, and dignitaries in convertibles decorated with shamrocks. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Parade grand marshal and third-generation Savannahian Jimmy Ray, left, shakes hands with supporters after receiving the traditional blessing from Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, center, during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Jacob Tidwell, center, and his friends Donavan Mock, left, and Preston Vasquez react to a band during Savannah’s 189-year-old St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. Started in 1824 by early Irish immigrants to Georgia, the parade has ballooned into a sprawling street party that makes for Savannah's most profitable tourism event. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel left, poses for a photo with "Shamrock" the green dyed Irish Wolfhound and from left, Clancy Shanahan, Tony Shanahan and Cavan Shanahan before the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Gaudy green revelers crammed the oak-shaded sidewalks of downtown Savannah for the St. Patrick's Day parade, Saturday, March, 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. The St. Patrick's Day celebration is a 189-year-old tradition in Georgia's oldest city. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Doc Foley leads the Yonkers, N.Y., Fire Department Pipe and Drum in Savannah’s 189-year-old St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March, 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. Started in 1824 by early Irish immigrants to Georgia, the parade has ballooned into a sprawling street party that makes for Savannah's most profitable tourism event. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>People dance during a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)</p><p>Mary Steffens, of Duluth, Ga., holds a cup of green beer in her teeth while she tries to take a picture during Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March, 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. Thousands of gaudy green revelers Saturday crammed the oak-shaded squares and sidewalks of downtown Savannah for the St. Patrick's Day celebration that's a 189-year-old tradition in Georgia's oldest city. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>United States Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Tanner Marshall is grabbed and kissed by a woman during Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March, 16, 2013, in Savannah, Ga. St. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)</p><p>Holding flags in memory of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks, members of the New York City Fire Department make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>David Westerby of Kenosa, Wis. left, yells during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled instead for Saturday because of religious observances. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Spectators watch as the Chicago River is dyed green right before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled instead for Saturday because of religious observances. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Members of the New York City Fire Department's Emerald Society Pipes and Drums make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>John Sanford, foreground center, and other members of the New York City Police Department Pipes and Drums practice before the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday March 16, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>The Breezy Point Catholic Club Pipes and Drums, from the Queens borough of New York, make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hugs Cavan Shanahan before the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Dancers from the Tooromeen School of Dance perform during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Kathy Brucia, of Bellmore, N.Y, left, and Kara Kerley, of Wantagh, N.Y., laugh as they watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it moves up New York's Fifth Avenue Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>Members of the Emerald Isle Step Dancers, from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)</p><p>Patricia Dunne of Detroit, Mi. photographs The Chicago River being dyed green ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340300-ap-photos-pakistani-troops-compete-despite-woundshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340300-ap-photos-pakistani-troops-compete-despite-woundspakistanphotoworld-newsasgallerySat, 16 Mar 2013 19:27:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers attend a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Pakistan's army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, center, surrounded by officials and Disabled Pakistani soldiers, throws the ball during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>A disabled Pakistani soldier runs while carrying his national flag during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers run track during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers watch other soldiers competing in archery during a sports competition in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>A Disabled Pakistani soldier runs track during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers play a basketball match during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers play a soccer match during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Disabled Pakistani soldiers compete during a sports competition, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p><p>Members of a Pakistani military band, depart after playing at a sports competition for disabled soldiers, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, March 16, 2013. Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover -- in body and spirit. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17327041-ap-photos-a-look-at-2-years-of-conflict-in-syriahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17327041-ap-photos-a-look-at-2-years-of-conflict-in-syriasyriaphotous-newsgallerybashar-assadFri, 15 Mar 2013 16:05:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - A Syrian municipality worker extinguishes a burned court room that was set on fire by Syrian anti-government protesters, in the southern city of Daraa, Syria, Monday, March 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man reacts next to his brother, who was seriously wounded during a violence between security forces and armed groups in Latakia, northwest of Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, March 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)</p><p>FILE - A supporter of Syrian President Bashar Assad waves a Syrian flag as she looks over a crowd gathered to show support for their president in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, March 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Bassem Tellawi, File)</p><p>FILE - In this photo provided by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian President Bashar Assad, center top, greets lawmakers before his speech at the Parliament in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, March 30, 2011. (AP Photo/SANA, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian refugee boy peers from a tent in a camp in Boynuyogun, Turkey, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)</p><p>FILE - Hamza Mansour, secretary general of the Islamic Action Front, joins Syrians living in Amman, Jordan, for their Ramadan prayers in front of the Syrian embassy, as they call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian solider flashes the victory sign as he is thrown in the air during a rally at Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/ Muzaffar Salman, File)</p><p>FILE - Bullet holes are seen in a window in Tripoli, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Clashes between pro- and anti-Syria gunmen in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli left two people dead and 12 wounded in the latest skirmish between Lebanese factions over the crisis in neighboring Syria. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein, File)</p><p>FILE - A Free Syrian Army fighter takes a position as the Syrian Army advances toward the town of Sarmin, Syria, Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A woman holds her daughter on the balcony of her building damaged by Syrian Army bombings in central Idlib, north of Syria, Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - Aida cries as she recovers from severe injuries after the Syrian Army shelled her house in Idlib, north Syria, Saturday, March 10, 2012. Aida's husband and two of her children were killed after their home was shelled. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - Free Syrian Army fighters ride a motorbike to approach Syrian Army tanks in Idlib, north Syria, Sunday, March 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - The wife of Mohammed Halak slumps in a chair next to his body as she mourns the death of her husband, killed during fighting between Free Syrian Army fighters and the Syrian Army in Idlib, north Syria, Sunday, March 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian rebel stands next to a flaming tire while firing at a Syrian army checkpoint in a suburb of Damascus, Syria, on Saturday, March 17, 2012. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>FILE - Birds fly over the destroyed minaret of a mosque in the northern town of Ariha, on the outskirts of Idlib, Syria, Sunday, June 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - Free Syrian Army fighters swim in a pool on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, June 12, 2012. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man holds bullets he picked from the wall of a damaged house in the town of Atareb, on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - Injured Syrian women arrive at a field hospital after an air strike hit their homes in the town of Azaz, on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian boy, who fled his home with his family due to fighting between the Syrian government troops and the rebels, lies on the ground under a mosquito net as he and his family take refuge at the Bab Al-Salameh border crossing, in hopes of entering one of the refugee camps in Turkey, near the Syrian town of Azaz, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen, File)</p><p>FILE - A Free Syrian Army fighter runs after attacking a tank with a rocket-propelled grenade during fighting in the Izaa district in Aleppo, Syria, Friday, Sept 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A Free Syrian Army soldier, right, looks through a mirror that helps him see Syrian troops from the other side, as he takes his position with his comrade during fighting, at the old city of Aleppo city, Syria, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)</p><p>FILE - A Free Syrian Army fighter takes cover in a building during clashes against the Syrian Army in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man cries outside the Dar El Shifa hospital in Aleppo, Syria, after his daughter was injured during a Syrian Air Force strike over a school where hundreds of refugees had taken shelter Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A man points a flashlight toward the body of a Syrian man killed from Syrian Army shelling at a graveyard in Aleppo, Syria, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A wounded Syrian civilian lies in the street with a shot to his stomach as he tries to escape the line-of-fire after he was targeted by a Syrian army sniper while walking near the frontline in the Bustan al-Qasr neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - Syrian rebel fighters belonging to the Liwa Al Tawhid unit pose for photo in the Karmal Jabl neighborhood after several days of intense clashes between rebel fighters and the Syrian army in Aleppo, Syria on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - Displaced Syrian children play in a refugee camp near Atma, Idlib province, Syria, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>FILE - A rebel sniper aims at a Syrian army position, seen with another rebel fighter reflected in a mirror, in a residential building in the Jedida district of Aleppo, Syria on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian family who fled from the violence in their village, sit in a tent at a displaced camp, in the Syrian village of Atma, near the Turkish border with Syria, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra, File)</p><p>FILE - Motorists drive past damaged buildings in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - People help a wounded Free Syrian Army fighter during heavy clashes with government forces at a military academy besieged by rebels north of Aleppo, Syria, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Narciso Contreras, File)</p><p>FILE - Syrian rebels attend a training session in Maaret Ikhwan, near Idlib, Syria, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen, File)</p><p>FILE - A Free Syrian Army fighter displays a damaged ordinance in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Andoni Lubaki, File)</p><p>FILE - A defected Syrian policeman, Adnan al-Hamod, 33, lights a kerosene lamp at an underground cave used for shelter from Syrian government forces shelling and airstrikes, at Jirjanaz village, in Idlib province, Syria, Thursday Feb. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)</p><p>FILE - Ahmed, center, mourns his father Abdulaziz Abu Ahmed Khrer, who was killed by a Syrian Army sniper, during his funeral in Idlib, north Syria, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)</p><p>FILE - A Syrian man cries while holding the body of his son, killed by the Syrian Army, near Dar El Shifa hospital in Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)</p><p>In this citizen journalism image provided by Aleppo Media Center AMC which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, anti-Syrian regime protesters, wave the Syrian revolutionary flags during a protest to mark the second anniversary of the their uprising, in Aleppo, Syria, Friday March 15, 2013. The chief of Syria's main, western-backed rebel group marked the second anniversary of the start of the uprising against President Bashar Assad on Friday by pledging to fight until the "criminal" regime is gone. (AP Photo/Aleppo Media Center, AMC)</p><p>A Syrian boy waves the Syrian revolutionary flag during a celebration to commemorate the second anniversary of the Syrian revolution, in Amman, Jordan, Friday, March, 15, 2013. Around a thousand Syrians gathered in front of the Syrian embassy, and chanted slogans against Assad, and the Baath regime that has ruled Syria for the last 40 years. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)</p><p>Anti-Syrian regime protesters wave the Syrian revolutionary flags and banners during a protest to mark the second anniversary of their uprising, in Paris, France, Friday March 15, 2013. France and Britain are pushing for the arms embargo to be scrapped in following demands by the opposition for heavy weapons to fight Assad's forces. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)</p><p>A Syrian man, holds a candle during a vigil against alleged abuse of Syrian women refugees, which they say includes rape and forced marriages, outside the National Museum, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday March 15, 2013. The vigil was timed to coincide with the two-year anniversary of the uprising in Syria against President Bashar Assad. The revolt-turned civil war has killed an estimated 70,000 people and displaced four million others, according to the United Nations. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)</p><p>A child of the Syrian community in Romania covers his mouth during a protest in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, March 15, 2013, marking two years since the beginning of the anti regime uprising in Syria.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru, Mediafax Foto) ROMANIA OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17301471-ap-photos-a-new-pope-is-chosenhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17301471-ap-photos-a-new-pope-is-chosenpopephotoworld-newsgallerypope-francisWed, 13 Mar 2013 23:07:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>White smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The white smoke indicates that the new pope has been elected. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)</p><p>Pope Francis speaks from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)</p><p>Cardinals watch as Pope Francis speaks to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)</p><p>A Swiss guard salutes in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope Wednesday and chose the papal name Francis, becoming first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)</p><p>Visitors take photos of Pope Francis as he speaks from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)</p><p>In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis waves the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, ho)</p><p>Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)</p><p>A reader looks at the first edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano after the election of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p><p>Pope Francis watches the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)</p><p>In this March 24, 2011 image released by the San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer team on March 13, 2013, Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio holds up a small flag of the San Lorenzo soccer team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bergoglio, a San Lorenzo soccer fan, was chosen as Pope on March 13, 2013, the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/Club Atletico San Lorenzo de Almagro)</p><p>Paola La Rocca celebrates after hearing on the speakers at the Metropolitan Cathedral that Buenos Aires' Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio was chosen as Pope in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Bergoglio is the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)</p><p>People react after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>A nun reacts after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>A man prays as he touches a crucifix at La Candelaria church in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Latin Americans reacted with joy on Wednesday at news that Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has become the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)</p><p>In this picture taken March 3, 2013, Argentina's cardinal Jorge Bergoglio drinks "mate," a traditional local beverage, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bergoglio was chosen as Pope on March 13, 2013, the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/ DyN)</p><p>Faithful hold up an Argentine flag and sing outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Latin Americans reacted with joy on Wednesday at news that the Argentine cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected pope. Bergoglio, who chose the name Pope Francis, is the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)</p>