Take a look at a selection of stories that have been making headlines around the world over the past few days...
A man is confronted by New York Police Department officers as officials clear the 'Occupy Wall Street' protest from Zuccotti Park in the early morning hours of November 15, 2011, in New York
Fukushima power plant opened to journalists
Fukushima nuclear plant, the tsunami hit power plant in Japan was opened to journalists, November 12th, for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami hit in March, 2011.
Crushed tanks are seen at the ocean-facing side of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima prefecture, November 12, 2011. Conditions at Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, devastated by a tsunami in March, were slowly improving to the point where a "cold shutdown" would be possible as planned, officials said on Saturday during a tour of the facility. The nuclear reactor buildings were still surrounded by crumpled trucks, twisted metal fences, and large, dented water tanks. Smaller office buildings around the reactors were left as they were abandoned on March 11, when the tsunami hit. Mandatory Credit REUTERS/Kyodo (JAPAN)
Officials from the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) and Japanese journalists look at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant from bus windows in Fukushima prefecture, November 12, 2011. Members of the media were allowed into the plant on Saturday for the first time since the March 11 tsunami and earthquake triggered the world's worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl. The media saw a striking scene of devastation - twisted and overturned vehicles, crumbling reactor buildings and piles of rubble virtually untouched since the wave struck more than eight months ago. REUTERS/David Guttenfelder/Pool
a worker (C) is given a radiation screening as he enters the emergency operation center at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima prefecture, November 12, 2011. REUTERS/David Guttenfelder.
Veritable shame on Chinese Authorities - A campaign group has released a video that purportedly captures the moment a Tibetan Buddhist nun, identified as Palden Choetso, burned herself to death in southwest China on November 3.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures during his visit to speak in Shahrekord in Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari province, 521 km (326 miles) southwest of Tehran, November 9, 2011. REUTERS/President.ir/Handout First Santa sightings
November Santa Claus sightings from around the world
A family wearing Santa Claus outfits and affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement is seen near Zuccotti Park in New York November 15, 2011. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Television personality Jill Martin, Radio City Rockettes' Katie Hamrah and Nikki Hester, Actor Matthew Modine, Radio City Rockette Dani Betchel, CEO Hank J. Ratner, Radio City Rockette Natalie Reid, GDF Board Member Thom Filicia and Santa Claus attend the 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular opening night at Radio City Music Hall on November 16, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Marc Stamas/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: A man dressed as Santa Claus greets young spectators during the unveiling of Lord & Taylor's Christmas Windows at Lord & Taylor on November 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lord & Taylor)
A young girl poses for photographs with Santa Claus during a tour of Santa's grotto at Selfridges department store in central London November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN)
Emily Robles, age seven, looks towards Santa Claus, as she takes a tour of Santa's grotto at Selfridges department store in central London November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN)
A man dressed as Santa Claus greets members of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement at the encampment in Zuccotti Park in New York November 14, 2011. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES)
A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of the "Occupy Wall Street" encampment in Zuccotti Park in New York November 14, 2011. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES )
A woman stands next to an inflatable Santa Claus doll at a building in downtown Lima, November 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo (PERU )
A man dressed as Father Christmas is surrounded by children as he arrives at a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY)
A man dressed as Father Christmas collects wish lists from children at a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY)
A man dressed as Father Christmas carries a sack with presents outside a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY)
A man dressed as Father Christmas carries crates with letters addressed to Santa Claus at a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY)
A man dressed as Father Christmas and children look at a computer screen at a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY )
Women reply to letters addressed to Father Christmas at a special Christmas post office in the village of Himmelpfort (Heaven's Gate), north of Berlin November 10, 2011. The post office in the village of Himmelpfort opened on Thursday with a special Christmas service, replying to mails addressed to Santa Claus that were sent by children from all over the world. Some 20,000 letters already arrived at the post office and organisers expect to receive some 280,000 letters and wish lists from children writing in 17 languages. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Director Sarah Smith, actor Bill Nighy and Lt. Col. Richard Bordonaro USMC along with Santa Claus unveil the "Arthur Christmas" MTA shuttle at the Grand Central Shuttle Station on November 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Egyptian soldiers start deadly fire in Cairo:
Egyptian soldiers and police set fire to protest tents in Cairo's Tahrir Square and fired tear gas and rubber bullets in a major assault Sunday to drive out thousands demanding that the military rulers quickly transfer power to a civilian government. At least 11 protesters were killed and hundreds were injured.
Thousands of Egyptians gather during a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS(EGYPT)
Egyptians attend Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany (EGYPT)
Egyptians chant anti-military council slogans during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT) 
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany (EGYPT)
A general view shows Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policemen try to disperse protesters in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany (EGYPT) 
Protesters burn banners and police boxes during clashes with Egyptian riot police clash at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011.At least one person was killed and more than 650 wounded in clashes between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday, official said, after a protest demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. REUTERS/Stringer (EGYPT)
A wounded protester is evacuated during clashes with Egyptian riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Firing tear gas and rubber bullets, Egyptian riot police on Sunday clashed for a second day with thousands of rock-throwing protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government. The police battled an estimated 5,000 protesters in and around central Cairo's Tahrir Square, birthplace of the 18-day uprising that toppled authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak in February. (AP Photo)
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany (EGYPT)
Protesters transport an injured man on a motorcycle during clashes against riot police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany (EGYPT )
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer (EGYPT)
Wounded Egyptian protesters seen at a makeshift hospital during clashes against riot police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer (EGYPT)
A protester wounded during clashes with Egyptian riot police is treated at a field hospital near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT )
Protesters and riot police clash near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer (EGYPT )
Gadhafi son Seif al-Islam seized in Libya
Moammar Gadhafi's son Seif al-Islam — the only wanted member of the ousted ruling family to remain at large — was captured as he traveled with aides in a convoy in Libya's southern desert, Libyan officials said Saturday, November 19th. Thunderous celebratory gunfire shook the Libyan capital as the news spread.
Saif Al-Islam son of Muammar Gaddafi, greets supporters in Tripoli on August 23, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Hackett
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Saif al-Islam, son of the late former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, sits after his capture, with his fingers wrapped in bandages and his legs covered with a blanket, at an undisclosed location, in this photograph aired on Free Libya TV on November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Libya Free TV via Reuters TV
In this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 photo, Seif al-Islam is seen after his capture in the custody of revolutionary fighters in Zintan, Libya.
Libiyans celebrate after news of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's arrest, near the courthouse in Benghazi November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA )
CONTROVERSIAL ADs:
World leaders are shown kissing in digitally manipulated images that are part of Benetton's new "unhate" ad campaign promoting tolerance. The retailer withdrew an advertisement using an image of Pope Benedict kissing an imam on the mouth after the Vatican protested at its inappropriate 'shock value.'
World leaders are shown kissing in digitally manipulated images that are part of Benetton's new "unhate" ad campaign promoting tolerance. Here, U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Hu Jintao are shown. Benetton Group is known for its controversial ads. Other world figures include Pope Benedict XVI and Dr. Ahmed al Tayyeb, the grand sheikh of Cairo's Al Azhar Mosque. This image was pulled from the campaign after a complaint by the Vatican.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Mexican Drug Mafia:
Police discovered the tunnel running to California from Mexico, and seized more than 17 tons (12,700 kilograms) of marijuana
Soldier prepare a ladder to enter a tunnel during a presentation to the media in Tijuana November 16, 2011. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes
A view of the U.S. entrance to a 400-yard (370-meter) cross-border tunnel after authorities recovered 14 tons of marijuana from warehouses in Otay Mesa industrial park and Tijuana, Mexico, in Otay Mesa, California November 16, 2011. Police discovered the tunnel running to California from Mexico, and seized more than 17 tons (12,700 kilograms) of marijuana, U.S. and Mexican authorities said on Wednesday. U.S. federal agents made the discovery after police stopped a small cargo truck seen leaving a nondescript white warehouse building near the Otay Mesa port of entry on Tuesday afternoon, and arrested two men, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said. REUTERS/Handout (UNITED STATES )
Soldiers stand inside a major cross-border drug tunnel during a media presentation in Tijuana November 16, 2011. Police discovered the tunnel running to California from Mexico, and seized more than 17 tons of marijuana, U.S. and Mexican authorities said Wednesday. The tunnel measuring around 400 yards links warehouses in an industrial park south of San Diego and the Mexican border city of Tijuana, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes (MEXICO)
Monaco's National Day
Royal family marks Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo
Prince Albert II of Monaco (front R) and his wife Princess Charlene leave the Monaco cathedral after a mass for Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO )
Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) attends a ceremony in Monaco Palace during the Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO )
Prince Albert II of Monaco (C), his wife Princess Charlene (2nd L) and Princess Caroline of Hanover (L) attend a ceremony in Monaco Palace during the Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO)
Prince Albert II of Monaco (C), his wife Princess Charlene (2nd L) and his sisters Princess Caroline of Hanover (R) and Princess Stephanie (L) arrive in the Monaco cathedral to attend a mass for Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO )
Prince Albert II of Monaco (L), his wife Princess Charlene (2nd L) and his sister Princess Stephanie (2nd R) arrive in the Monaco cathedral to attend a mass for Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO)
(L-R) Princess Stephanie, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Princess Charlene, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi and Alexandra, Caroline's daughter, attend a ceremony in Monaco Palace during the Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO)
Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) attends a ceremony in Monaco Palace during the Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO)
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene arrive for Monaco's National Day gala evening in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Lionel Cironneau /Pool (MONACO )
Prince Albert II of Monaco (C) and his wife Princess Charlene and his sister Princess Caroline of Hanover (R) arrive for Monaco's National Day gala evening in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Lionel Cironneau /Pool (MONACO)
Princess Charlene, wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco, attends a ceremony in Monaco palace during Monaco's National Day in Monte Carlo November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO)
Meagan Duhamel (L) and Eric Radford of Canada perform during the pairs free skating programme in the Bompard Trophy event at Bercy in Paris November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Patrick Chan of Canada performs during the men's free skating program during the Bompard Trophy figure skating competition at Bercy in Paris November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE)
Actor David Hasselhoff (C) performs with SkyBlu (L) and DJ Redfoo (R) of pop group LMFAO at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)
Singer Justin Bieber (C) dances with pop group LMFAO as they perform at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)
Singer Josh Kelley kisses his wife actress Katherine Heigl backstage at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 
Actor David Hasselhoff (C) performs with SkyBlu (L) and DJ Redfoo (R) of pop group LMFAO at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES) 
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