Pictures
Editor's Choice
A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Launch Slideshow
Deadly Indonesian quake
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Padang, on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 100 people and trapping thousands under the rubble.
Celebrity tourists
The stars take time out from sets, takes and cuts to play the role of tourist.
Typhoon's aftermath
People begin the cleanup from Typhoon Ketsana across Southeast Asia, while Vietnam's central provinces battle the biggest floods in decades.  |
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Photo techniques
Ray of light
A directional light source can provide a compelling spotlight on a subject as well as enhance the mood of a photo. Slideshow
Top slideshows
Weekly showcase
Top pictures from citizen journalists around the world. Slideshow
World's minorities
From a Christian in Pakistan to an African-American in the U.S., here's a look inside some of the many ethnic and religious minority communities around the globe. Slideshow
The Kennedys
An intimate portrait of America's most enduring first family. Slideshow
