World Press Photo winners

shows a woman holding a wounded relative during protests against president Saleh — AP Photo/Samuel Aranda/New York Times

The 2012 World Press Photo of the year by Samuel Aranda, Spain, for The New York Times, shows a woman holding a wounded relative during protests against president Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, Oct. 15, 2011.

The 1st prize Nature Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Brent Stirton, South Africa, Reportage by Getty Images for National Geographic magazine shows "Rhino Wars", Tugela Private Game Reserve, Colenso, Natal, South Africa, Nov. 9 2010. A female rhino, left, in Natal, South Africa, that four months earlier survived a brutal dehorning by poachers who used a chainsaw to remove her horns and a large section of bone in this area of her skull.

a drug addict and sex worker, in between clients in a room she rents in Kryvyi Rig, Ukraine — AP Photo/Brent Stirton, Reportage by Getty Images for Kiev Independent

The 1st prize Contemporary Issues Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Brent Stirton, South Africa, Reportage by Getty Images for Kiev Independent, shows Maria, a drug addict and sex worker, in between clients in a room she rents in Kryvyi Rig, Ukraine. Maria injects drugs on a daily basis and sees many men every week but claims she remains HIV negative. She says she need the money to support herself, her drug habit and her nine-year-old daughter.

protesters cry, chant and scream in Cairo's Tahrir Square — AP Photo/Alex Majoli, Magnum Photos for Newsweek

The 1st prize General News Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Alex Majoli, Italy, Magnum Photos for Newsweek shows protesters cry, chant and scream in Cairo's Tahrir Square, after listening to the speech in which Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would not give up power in Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 10, 2011.

Mellica Mehraban — AP Photo/Laerke Posselt

The 1st Prize Portraits Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo Contest by Laerke Posselt, Denmark, shows Iranian-born Danish actress Mellica Mehraban, Copenhagen, May 4, 2011.

Sochi Singers Marika Bajur sings 'Kuriu' in the restaurant Eurasia. — AP Photo/Rob Hornstra

The 1st prize Arts and Entertainment Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Rob Hornstra, The Netherlands shows the Sochi Project: Sochi Singers Marika Bajur sings 'Kuriu' in the restaurant Eurasia.

North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, decorating a building in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea — AP Photo/Damir Sagolj, Reuters

The 1st prize Daily Life Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Damir Sagolj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reuters, shows a picture of North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, decorating a building in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea, Oct. 5, 2011.

shows a male polar bear climbing precariously on the face of a cliff above the ocean at Ostrova Oranskie — AP Photo/Jenny E. Ross

The 1st prize Nature Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Jenny E. Ross, USA. Novaya Zemlya, Russia, shows a male polar bear climbing precariously on the face of a cliff above the ocean at Ostrova Oranskie in northern Novaya Zemlya, attempting to feed on seabird eggs.

Marcos leads Monica from their room to the living room in Buenos Aires. Monica was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. — AP Photo/Alejandro Kirchuk

The 1st prize Daily Life Stories of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Alejandro Kirchuk, Argentina "Never Let You Go". Marcos leads Monica from their room to the living room in Buenos Aires. Monica was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Riva Press for Le Figaro Magazine, shows a model posing in front of tailor stalls in the center of Dakar — AP Photo/Vincent Boisot/Riva press for Le Figaro Magazine

The 2nd prize Arts and Entertainment Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Vincent Boisot, France, Riva Press for Le Figaro Magazine, shows a model posing in front of tailor stalls in the center of Dakar, Senegal, July 9, 2011. She wears the creation of a designer, Yolande Mancini, participating in the 9th edition of Dakar Fashion Week.

the arrest of protesters in Harlem, New York City — AP Photo/Tomasz Lazar

The 2nd prize People in the News Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Tomasz Lazar, Poland shows the arrest of protesters in Harlem, New York City, during a demonstration against police tactics and income inequality, Oct. 25, 2011.

tsunami aftermath — AP Photo/Paolo Pellegrin, Magnum Photos for Zeit Magazin

The 2nd prize General News Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Paolo Pellegrin, Italy, Magnum Photos for Zeit Magazin shows the tsunami aftermath, in Japan, April 14, 2011.

Utoya outside Oslo in Norway — AP Photo/Niclas Hammerstrom/ Aftonbladet

The 2nd prize Spot News Stories of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Niclas Hammerstrom, Sweden, for Aftonbladet in Utoya, Norway, July 22, 2011. Anders Behring Breivik killed 69 people on July 22 on the small island of Utoya outside Oslo in Norway.

rugby match between Old Belvedere and Blackrock — AP Photo/Ray McManus, Sportsfile

The 2nd prize Sports Singles category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Ray McManus, Ireland, Sportsfile shows action from a rugby match between Old Belvedere and Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 5, 2011.

recruit at a police training center, Kunduz, Afghanistan — AP Photo/Ton Koene

The 2nd prize Portraits Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo Contest by Ton Koene, The Netherlands shows a recruit at a police training center, Kunduz, Afghanistan, Sept. 28, 2011.

FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center — AP Photo/Adam Pretty, Getty Images

The 2nd prize Sports Stories category of the 2012 World Press Photo contest by Adam Pretty, Australia, Getty Images shows divers practicing during the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2011.