Malta's Fashion Week was established in 1997 to showcase the talent in Malta's fashion industry. Award winners are chosen by a combination vote from experts and the public.
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Mexican actress Salma Hayek poses for photographers following the Alexander McQueen 2012 Autumn/Winter collection show during London Fashion Week Feb. 20, 2012.
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Hindu devotees pour milk over Shivling (a symbol of Lord Shiva) inside a temple during the Mahashivratri festival in the northern Indian city of Allahabad Feb. 20, 2012.
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Happy Mardi Gas! It's that time of year again. After the sweet tooth indulgence of Valentine's Day and before Lent's fasting period, celebratory parades full of colorful beads, authentic food and ethnic music are held. If you're wondering where today's parties and festivities are taking place, here's a quick rundown.
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Riders in the Mardi Gras parade make their way to their float in the staging area of the parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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Mardi Gras is the French term for Fat Tuesday. Most people know what Mardi Gras, the huge celebration that takes place in New Orleans. Latin American countries, specifically Brazil, take part in huge festivals called Carnival every year.
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Entertainer Cyndi Lauper throws beads while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay tosses throws while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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The Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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The Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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Teenage drinking habits may be affected by depictions of alcohol in films
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Carroll was at his best in Newcastle.
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