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Tensions rise at the DMZ between North Korea and South Korea

The rising tension between North and South Korea escalate.

Easter celebrations around the world

Here are some scenes from Easter Sunday around the world.

Dogs Toby, right, and Angel, who belong to Bob and Julie Hockey of East Springfield, Ohio, are dressed for the 25th annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebration, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world

People from all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day

This picture taken on March 11, 2011 by Sadatsugu Tomizawa and released via Jiji Press on March 21, 2011 shows tsunami waves hitting the coast of Minamisoma in Fukushima prefecture. The number of people confirmed dead or listed as missing in Japan neared 22,000, 10 days after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeast coast.  AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS (Photo credit should read SADATSUGU TOMIZAWA/AFP/Getty Images)

Looking back at the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami

A look back at the destruction and subsequent recovery from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Carnival preparations begin in South America

Planning and preparation start weeks before the four-day Carnival weekend that is one of the biggest events in Brazil.

Brazilian college student fakes own kidnapping

Brazilian college student fakes own kidnapping

Susan Paola Fadel Correia told police she was held captive by three men, but eventually admitted she lied because she hadn't finished her coursework.

Ayano rings in the New Year at Sensoji temple in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Scenes from New Year's Eve

As the calendar prepares to change pages in the United States for a new year, other countries have progressively flipped from 2011 to 2012. Here's a look at a few of the parties, fireworks and moments that honor and offer hope for the future.

A firework display explodes off Taiwan's tallest skyscraper Taipei101 to usher in the New Year, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2012 in Taipei, Taiwan. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

New Year's celebrations from around the world

A glimpse of New Year's celebrations from around the globe

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