Christians around the world observed Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Filipino Catholics indulge in bloody self-flagellation and crucifixion on Good Friday despite entreaties from the country's bishops.
Penitents throughout mainly Roman Catholic country take part in annual ritual.
British TV hosts awarded Dame title in Cleavage Honours List 2013.
A man slid to his death in a sinkhole in the city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in the last of a series of incidents.
Millions across India celebrate country's most flamboyant festival, Holi, to mark beginning of spring.
The birthday girl gave a glimpse of her newly coloured hair.
Josie Cunningham underwent a £4,800 breast enhancement surgery free on the NHS after claiming that being flat-chested had ruined her life.
Navneet Kaur Dhillion is the winner of Femina Miss India 2013 contest.
Widows break taboo and tradition to celebrate spring festival Holi.
The 26th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards held at the University of Southern California's Galen Center in Los Angeles.
Kristen Stewart received two orange blimp-shaped trophies at the Kids' Choice Awards.
In the UK, pop group McFly gives live performance to mark Earth Hour.
The world famous celebration of the festival of colours has already begun in parts of Uttar Pradesh, India.
US president visits graves of Theodor Herzl and Yitzhak Rabin before heading to Jordan.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio receives woollen stole and gold-plated silver fisherman's ring.
Blasts target restaurants and bus shelters in Shiite-dominated areas.
Kate Middleton visits Aldershot for St Patrick's Day and stays true to tradition by wearing the same green Emilia Wickstead dress from last year
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, reached Saudi Arabia on Friday 15 March as they continue their nine-day visit to the Middle East.
Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan to attend 66th Cannes Film Festival
The Geneva Motor Show was not just about cars. Here is a look at the gorgeous women at the show
Olympic equestrian silver-medallist Zara Philips impresses all at the Ladies Day during the Cheltenham Festival.
Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, is 266th Pope of Catholic Church.
Met Office issues yellow warning with more snow showers expected.
Make-up artist Melissa Murphy, who has been in the profession for eight years has posted pictures of porn actresses without make-up.
Attack took place near a school in Srinagar in India-administered Kashmir.
David Beckham has topped in a poll to find Britain's favourite nude male celebrity.
Japan observes minute's silence in tribute to victims and survivors of disaster.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is coming to an end on 10 March on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.
Check out stunning photographs of colourful and exotic African headwear.