Shakira presents new album 'Loba'

Colombian singer Shakira presents her new album 'Loba' during a press conference in Bogota, on October 11, 2009. (AFP)

Financial crisis hits China's art

Chinese artist Yue Minjun walks near one of his installations on display at the Today Art Museum in central Beijing in this March 26, 2009 file photo. After a white-hot stint, the financial crisis has battered China's art landscape, shrinking investment in grand schemes like Songzhuang, shuttering galleries in Beijing's pioneering 798 arts district and deflating bloated egos, valuations and excesses. (REUTERS)

ModaLisboa fashion week in Cascais

A model wears a swimsuit by Portuguese designer during the ModaLisboa fashion week in Cascais, outside Lisbon. (AP)

Traditional costume during Pristina fashion show

A model presents a traditional costume made by local designers during a fashion show in Pristina on October 11, 2009. (AFP)

Fire in Sao Paulo

People try to save a car from the flames during a fire in Sao Paulo on October 11, 2009. Fire officials say there is no word yet on what caused the blaze, which began around 6 pm , 2100 GMT, in the western part of Sao Paulo. There are no reports of deaths. (AP)

ModaLisboa fashion week

A model shows off a long dress by Portuguese designer during the ModaLisboa fashion week in Cascais, outside Lisbon, Portugal. (AP)

Presidents Cup golf tournament closing ceremonies

Former US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice (L) and actress Jennifer Siebel (R) attend closing ceremonies of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in San Francisco, California. (REUTERS)

Hillary Clinton Europe tour

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (C) being greeted by First Minister Peter Robinson (R) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (L) in Belfast, Northern Ireland as Clinton arrived for talks in Belfast. Clinton is conducting a five day multi-nation tour of Europe. (AP)

Gay rights demonstration, Washington

People gather near the US Capitol during a gay rights demonstration in Washington October 11, 2009. (REUTERS)