Apartment buildings in front of office blocks

This photo taken on January 3, 2014 shows apartment buildings in front of office blocks in Hong Kong. Home prices in the southern Chinese city have risen by 120 percent since 2008, and by more than 30 per cent from their previous peak in 1997, with prices in the luxury market being pushed up by wealthy buyers from mainland China. 

During a prision riot in the prison in Iguala

Police officers contain inmates during a prision riot in the prison in Iguala, Guerrero state, in Mexico, on January 3, 2014. Six armed men entered the prison in the Guerrero state town of Iguala by fooling a guard into thinking they were delivering an inmate some time after midnight, police and prosecutors said.

Nicholas Sparks attends the VIP Party

JANUARY 03: Author Nicholas Sparks attends The Professional Bull Riders 2014 Monster Energy Invitational VIP Party at Madison Square Garden on January 3, 2014 in New York City.

David Johnson of the Missouri Tigers kisses the trophy

JANUARY 03: David Johnson of the Missouri Tigers kisses the trophy after the Tigers defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 41-31 during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

After defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes

 JANUARY 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers hugs Tajh Boyd  after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. 

Missouri Tigers during the AT&T Cotton Bowl

JANUARY 03: Quarterback Clint Chelf of the Oklahoma State Cowboys dives into the endzone for a 23-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Missouri Tigers during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

The puck in the first period at Honda Center

JANUARY 03: Sam Gagner of the Edmonton Oilers is pursued by Ryan Getzlaf  of the Anaheim Ducks for the puck in the first period at Honda Center on January 3, 2014 in Anaheim, California. 

During the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium

Joey Bosa of the Ohio State Buckeyes is attended to by trainers in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Braxton Miller of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Vonn Bell of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Jeff Heuerman and Marcus Hall of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Jason Dufner acknowledges the crowd

 JANUARY 03: Jason Dufner acknowledges the crowd on the 18th hole during the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 3, 2014 in Lahaina, Hawaii.

The first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions

JANUARY 03: Chris Kirk (R) shakes hands with Harris English on the 18th hole following the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 3, 2014 in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Eduardo Alvarez is sprayed with champagne

JANUARY 03: Eduardo Alvarez is sprayed with champagne by J.R. Celski on the medals podium after Celski won the men's 1,500 meter during the U.S. Olympic Short Track Trials at the Utah Olympic Oval on January 3, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Royce O'Neale of the Baylor Bears

JANUARY 3: Royce O'Neale of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket against the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Royce O'Neale #00 of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket against Saadiq Muhammad #4 of the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Rico Gathers #2 of the Baylor Bears grabs a rebound against the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Isaiah Austin #21 of the Baylor Bears dunks the ball against the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

Paulina Gretzky watches the play of Dustin Johnson

JANUARY 03: Paulina Gretzky watches the play of Dustin Johnson during round one of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 3, 2014 in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Mount Sinabung spews volcanic ash near Karo, North Sumatra

Mount Sinabung spews volcanic ash near Karo, North Sumatra on January 4, 2014. An Indonesian volcano that has erupted relentlessly for months shot volcanic ash into the air 30 times on January 4, forcing further evacuations with more than 20,000 people now displaced, an official said. 

Chicago Blackhawks at the Prudential Center

JANUARY 3 : Marian Hossa celebrates his goal with Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 3, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.

 JANUARY 3 : Eric Gelinas  of the New Jersey Devils skates with Marcus Kruger of the Chicago Blackhawks at the Prudential Center on January 3, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.

JANUARY 3 : Marek Zidlicky of the New Jersey Devils defends against Kris Versteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks at the Prudential Center on January 3, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.

Sammy Watkins of the Clemson Tigers celebrates

JANUARY 03: Sammy Watkins  of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Vonn Bell Ohio State Buckeyes during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Sammy Watkins and Ryan Norton of the Clemson Tigers celebrate after a Watkins touchdown in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Sammy Watkins #2 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Josh Stewart #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a touchdown on a 40-yard catch in the first half while taking on the Missouri Tigers during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

Royce O'Neale of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket against the Savannah State Tigers

JANUARY 3: Royce O'Neale  of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket against the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Terel Hall  of the Savannah State Tigers drives to the basket against Taurean Prince of the Baylor Bears on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Terel Hall of the Savannah State Tigers drives to the basket against Ish Wainright  of the Baylor Bears on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

JANUARY 3: Taurean Prince #35 of the Baylor Bears dunks the ball against the Savannah State Tigers on January 3, 2014 at the Ferrell Center in WACO, TX