The World in Pictures

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He Pingping from Mongolia, the world's smallest man (74.61 cm) stands between the legs of Svetlana Pankratova from Russia, the woman with the world's longest legs during a photocall in London, Britain, 16 September 2008. The Guinness Book of World Records launched it 2009 edition 16 September.  EPA/ANDY RAIN
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Scuba diver Christine Dirlewanger plays table football underwater in a diving truck located on the trade fair grounds in Kassel, Germany, 16 September 2008. Scuba diving club Delphin tries to set up a world record for underwater table football. About 120 divers participate in the 30-hour underwater spectacle with two divers playing against each other for thirty minutes at a time.  EPA/UWE ZUCCHI
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US singer Madonna performs on stage during her concert at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy late 06 September 2008. The concert is part of Madonna's 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.  EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
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Ladies chat at the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, Berkshire, Britain, 19 June 2008. The day is known as 'Ladies Day' at the week long royal racing event. EPA/ALAN CROWHURST

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American actor Jack Black poses for photographs in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia 10 June 2008. Black is in Australia promoting his new film Kung Fu Panda.  EPA/TRACEY NEARMY

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This file picture dated 29 August 2005, shows US singer Bo Diddley performing at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the Opening Night Ceremony of the 2005 US Open Tennis Tournament in Flushing Meadows, New York. A spokeswoman says rock pioneer Bo Diddley has died aged 79 in Jacksonville, Florida, 02 June 2008.  EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

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US actor Jack Black (R) poses with 'Po' upon his arrival for the film premiere of 'Kung Fu Panda' in Los Angeles, California USA 01 June 2008. 'Kung Fu Panda is the animated story of a panda bear (Po) who turns his dreams to reality by becoming a kung fu master.  EPA/PAUL BUCK

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The 16 contestants for the title 'Miss Euro 2008'.

16 women one of each participating country will compete in the beauty contest. At first they will present the jersey of their national team and later they will wear beach wear and evening dresses. The women have to be at least 18 years of age.  EPA/PATRICK SEEGER

I am amazed they still do this sort of thing. Harmless fun or...?

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Australian rock musician Nick Cave performs during his concert in Petoefi Hall in Budapest, Hungary, 26 May 2008.  Cave's European tour will next move on to Italy, Serbia, Greece and France.  EPA/PETER KOLLANYI

Still has an edge after all these years.