Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, July 4

A model presents a creation for French house Dior during Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2011/2012 fashion show in Paris July 4, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Niva, a Siberian tiger, carries a cub at the Budapest Zoo July 4, 2011. Niva gave birth to three cubs on May 10, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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