The Defining Images Of 2012: Stunning Pictures From The World Press Photo Awards Capture Every Extreme Of Human Life, From Olympic Glory To Indian Poverty To Despair In War-Torn Gaza -- Daily Mail
* Swedish photographer Paul Hansen won with a picture of two Palestinian children killed in an Israeli missile strike
* Others include riots in Spain, Olympic fencing, Indian slums, torture in Syria and penguins in Antarctica
* Although the overwhelming majority of winners came from various regions of the conflict-ravaged Middle East
They are the defining images of the world in 2012, each one reflecting a single, fleeting moment of a year gone by.
Whether it is of the misery of a loved one killed by an enemy missile attack, the overwhelming joy at winning Olympic gold, or the intimate devotion of an elderly wife to her dying husband, each photograph provides a fascinating snapshot of life on Earth.
The winners of the World Press Photo Awards, one of photojournalism's most prestigious contests, were announced today, issuing awards in nine categories to 54 photographers of 32 nationalities.
The overall winner was Swedish photographer Paul Hansen for his picture of two Palestinian children killed in an Israeli missile strike being carried to their funeral.
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My Comment: An incredible collection of pictures.
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