It’s been a dramatic day in pictures as 9 January saw a man scalped by a leopard in Pintu Deyan, India before the aggressive feline could be tranquillised and taken to a nearby zoo.
Elsewhere in India, the mood was calmer as Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met Tibetan Buddhism's third most important leader Ugyen Thinley Dorje in Bodh Gaya, India. This was the place where Buddha was believed to have received enlightenment.
Religious rituals were taking part all over the asian country as sunrise pictures showed Hindu devotees perform morning prayers on "Paush Purnima," the first auspicious day of holy dip during Magh Mela at Sangam in Allahabad, India.
It's not been a good day for New Zealand though as oil began to spill once again from container ship Rena as the country battled once more against the worst environmental crisis of its recent history.
In more light hearted news, annual no pants day saw bare-legged commuters ride the railways and underground around the world... wearing no trousers. Pink winter flesh was on show for waiting cameras as enthusiasts shocked rail riders with their exposed appendages.
Alexander Baron waved unrepentant after heckling former Sun newspaper Kelvin Mackenzie, whilst what could 20-year-old Japanese women be doing dancing with Mickey Mouse?
Trotter’s Independent Trading, Cameron in the handball arena and the mysterious Nuessler can all be seen in the pictures of the day.
Warning: Some viewing may find some of these pictures distressing.