Buddhist monks release paper lanterns into the sky in Suphan Buri Province on Jan. 9, 2013. The lanterns were released during a traditional pilgrimage to pay homage to Lord Buddha and bless Thailand as it enters the new year.

Men play in the snow after a heavy snowstorm in Amman on Jan. 9, 2013. Snowstorm and heavy rains caused the closure of main streets in the capital Amman and other cities over the past two days.

New York City emergency responders care for victims of a commuter ferry crash during the morning rush in New York on Jan. 9, 2013. At least two of the people injured in a Wednesday morning commuter ferry accident in New York are in critical condition, and nine others are in serious condition, a city official said. The accident occurred at 8:43 a.m. as the high-speed catamaran was docking in lower Manhattan. More than 50 people were injured in the incident, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said at a press briefing held near the scene.

A group of men perform physical exercise training during sunset at Galle Face green in Colombo on Jan. 9, 2013.

Saudi Arabia's fans are pictured before the team's Gulf Cup tournament soccer match against Yemen in Isa Town on Jan. 9, 2013.

Girls take pictures of water flowing into the Dead Sea during a flash flood near Kibbutz Ein Gedi on Jan. 9, 2013.