Around the World With the Week's Best Photos

Romanian luger Valentin Cretu prepped for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

A San Franciscan walked past the Bay Bridge as much-needed rain fell on the drought-stricken area.

Candles burned during a vigil for actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in New York.

Dancers performed during the Olympics opening ceremony.

Gunners from 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired a 21-gun royal salute at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.

A sanitation worker gathered a pile of salt in Chicago, preparing for another major Winter storm.

London looked monochromatic under dark clouds.

Storm waves hit the seafront in Dawlish, England.

Hillary Clinton was all smiles during a round table put on by Univision.

Fame, 3, a papillon, waited for a treat after demonstrating skills for the upcoming agility competition as part of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Waka Ama crew members welcome each other with a nose press on the beach as they celebrate Waitangi Day in New Zealand.

Prince Charles, now officially a grandfather, enjoyed playing with twins during a day out in London.

The Radio City Rockettes performed in Grand Central Terminal as a preview for their new show.

Men carried torches during the Oto Fire Festival at Kamikura Shrine in Japan.

In Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, a golf course got some much-needed plowing.

President Barack Obama walked across the south lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One.

Sunbathers packed gorgeous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as one in particular enjoyed a shower.