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Flood in India(01 of28)
CHENNAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 2 : An aerial view of rain hit area in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 03, 2015, in this handout picture provide by Press Information Bureau. (Photo by Press Information Bureau /Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
21st Session Of Conference On Climate Change COP21 : Day 5 In Paris(02 of28)
PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 04: US actor Leonardo DiCaprio after deliver a speech during the Summit of Local elected for Climate at the Paris city hall on December 04, 2015 in Paris, France. Thousand mayors from different cities gather at the Paris city hall during the COP21, Paris Climate Conference. (Photo by Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images) (credit:Thierry Chesnot via Getty Images)
Chile Whales Beached(03 of28)
In this photo taken on April 21, 2015, and released on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, by the Huinay Scientific Center, a dead Sei whale lies in Caleta Buena, in the southern Aysen region of Chile. The coast of southern Chile has turned into a grave for 337 sei whales that were found beached in what scientists say is one of the biggest whale strandings ever recorded. (Vreni Haussermann/Huinay Scientific Center via AP) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn (CR) embraces newly elected member of parliament for Oldham West and Royton, Jim McMahon (CL), outside Chadderton Town Hall in Chadderton, Oldham, northwest England, on December 4, 2015. British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn passed a key electoral test on December 4 when his Labour party won in the first regional ballot since he took the helm in September. The Labour Party held it's Oldham West and Royton seat by a majority of 10,835 votes from UKIP in the by-election triggered by the death of Labour Party MP Michael Meacher. (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Sir Lenny Henry is awarded a Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. (credit:John Stillwell/PA Wire)
2015 World Rafting Championship(06 of28)
SUKABUMI, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 04: Italy team competes in the H2H Men Open race during the 2015 World Rafting Championships at Citarik River on December 4, 2015 in Sukabumi, Indonesia. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) (credit:Robertus Pudyanto via Getty Images)
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree(07 of28)
The lights on the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree are switched on during a ceremony in Trafalgar Square, London. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)
First Family Attends National Christmas Tree(08 of28)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 02: Miss Piggy, Santa Claus, and President Barack Obama laugh on stage during the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse south of the White House December 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. The lighting of the tree is an annual tradition attended by the president and the first family. (Photo by Olivier Douliery- Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
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The Rays of Sunshine Gala took place at LaplandUK on the Whitmoor Estate in Windsor and welcomed comedian Katherine Ryan, X Factor stars Sam Bailey, Jay James and Melanie Masson, singer Suzanne Shaw, presenter Dominic Wood, and stars from the popular ‘Ladies of London’ show, Caroline Stanbury and Juliet Angus, to raise awareness of the vital work Rays of Sunshine provides.
93rd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting(10 of28)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 03: First Lady Michelle Obama and Muppet Miss Piggy read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to children at the 93rd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting at The Ellipse on December 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Morigi via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ENTERTAINMENT-CINEMA-OFFBEAT-STAR WARS(11 of28)
Final preparations are made to a full-size model of an X-wing fighter which will feature in the unofficial Star Wars convention, 'For the Love of the Force,' in Manchester, northern England on December 3, 2015. The independent fan convention will feature several recreated scenes from the Star Wars film franchise, and opens to the public tomorrow, running for three days. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF / AFP / OLI SCARFF (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:OLI SCARFF via Getty Images)
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Indian residents walk through floodwaters in Chennai on December 3, 2015. Thousands of rescuers raced to evacuate residents from deadly flooding, as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the southern state of Tamil Nadu to survey the devastation. More than 40,000 people have been rescued in recent days after record rains lashed the coastal state, worsening weeks of flooding that has killed 269 people AFP PHOTO/STR / AFP / STRDEL (Photo credit should read STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
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Migrants and refugees try to block a truck on one of the access road for the Eurotunnel on December 3, 2015 in Coquelles.France's prisons watchdog condemned the government on December 2 for locking up migrants in a bid to clear the notorious camp known as 'the Jungle' near Calais. In a strongly-worded statement to the government, the head of the official CGLPL jails watchdog Adeline Hazan said authorities must stop 'abusing' rules on migrant detention, saying there had been 'serious breaches of fundamental rights'. / AFP / PHILIPPE HUGUEN (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PHILIPPE HUGUEN via Getty Images)
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Volunteers stand on a pile of lifejackets left behind by refugees and migrants who arrived to the Greek island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey on December 3, 2015.Under pressure from European partners to better manage a huge influx of migrants, Greece admitted delays in its response but said EU promises had also not been carried out in full. / AFP / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ARIS MESSINIS via Getty Images)
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Miley Cyrus seen on the streets of Manhattan on December 2, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images) (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)
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IDOMENI, GREECE - DECEMBER 03: Stranded migrants react during scuffles with Greek police officers at the Greek-Macedonian border, near the village of Idomeni on December 03, 2015 in Idomeni, Greece. Macedonian authorities are allowing only people from the war-wracked countries of Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq to cross from Greece on their way to other European Union countries, leading to protests from those from other countries who have been blocking the crossing for all since Wednesday.(Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (credit:Milos Bicanski via Getty Images)
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SUNSET BEACH, HI - DECEMBER 03: Jack Freestone of Australia on Round of 32 on December 3, 2015 in Sunset Beach, Hawaii. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League via Getty Images) (credit:Laurent Masurel via Getty Images)
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Guests use their cellphones to captures the likeness of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a Grassroots Organizing Event at the Meadow Woods Recreation Center, Wednesday, Dec., 2, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Swimmers warm-up during the U.S. Winter Nationals swimming event Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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In this timed exposure photo, motorists pass a pair of boots standing 40 feet tall and 30 feet long that are decorated with lights for the holidays, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Amy Poehler poses on her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA - DECEMBER 3: Josie Ramirez-Herndon (C) and her daughter Chelsie Ramirez (L) join community members during a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the mass shootings at the Inland Regional Center December 3, 2015 at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, California. Investigators are looking for a motive as to why Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik went on a shooting rampage that left 14 dead and at least 17 others wounded. (Photo by Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (credit:Marcus Yam via Getty Images)
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SANTA ANA, CA - DECEMBER 03: Vanessa Nguyen, the mother, and Trung Do, the brother, hold a photograph of Tin Nguyen who was one victims who died in the shootings in San Bernardino on Wednesday on display at her Santa Ana home on December 3, 2015.(Photo by Robert Lachman/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (credit:Robert Lachman via Getty Images)
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Actor John Boyega participates in AOL's BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", at AOL Studios on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville and Layhoon Chan, President of Valencia poses for photographers in the Mestalla stadium after a press conference in Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Gary Neville has been appointed as coach of Spanish league club Valencia for the rest of this season after Nuno Espirito Santo left by mutual agreement. Valencia is owned by Peter Lim, who holds a stake in English non-league team Salford City alongside the Nevilles and other former Manchester United players. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG - DECEMBER 03: Prince Harry visits the archives at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre of Memory on December 3, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Prince Harry is visiting South Africa as part of a Royal Tour that has included the Opening of a new Charity Centre for children in Lesotho (Sentebale's Mamohato Children's Centre) and includes stops in Durban, Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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Santa Claus takes the plunge into Atlantis, The Palm’s Ambassador Lagoon in Dubai to greet holidaymakers. The Ambassador Lagoon is the largest open air aquarium in the Middle East and Africa, and is home to 65,000 marine animals.
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Workers clear snow from the track before a training session for the World Cup luge races on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Lake Placid, N.Y. Competition begins on Friday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)