Rihanna goes topless for Esquire U.K. december issue

Rihanna gets sweaty and topless for the December issue of Esquire U.K. After returning to Instagram earlier this week, the 26-year-old songstress shows off to her 13 million followers her racy photos from the magazine spread.

Two of the photos feature RiRi flashing her right nipple while wearing only a pair of unbuttoned jeans. In one pose, topless RiRi puts both of her arms down her pants as the pants come close of falling off of her. In another pose, she covers her breasts by crossing her right arm to her left shoulder.

In another topless snap, the "Umbrella" hitmaker only sports a pair of underwear. She grabs a shower spray, pulls her panties to the front and sprays her crotch. She captioned the photo, "#ESQUIREuk Cla$$ic Ellen to get me in the bathroom!!! @ellenvonunwerth #themartini."

The magazine, which will hit the newstands on November 6, features a special on food and drinks. RiRi will share her personal favorite recipes including how to make a mean rum punch and how to rustle up a shepherd's pie, Barbados-style.

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Lady Gaga goes topless in a G-string and fishnet stockings during a dance rehearsal

The 28-year-old singer left little to the imagination by going completely topless during a dance rehearsal in Austria on Sunday afternoon.

The eccentric star, who is in Vienna as part of her artRave: The ARTPOP Ball world tour, was pictured showing off her shapely derriere dressed in a neon coloured G-string and fishnet stockings.

 Keeping some modesty with white nipple guards, the pop sensation oozed heaps of sex appeal as she put in the final few touches ahead of her X-rated performance.

Earlier on in the day, Lady Gaga took to Twitter to share a picture with her beloved pooch Asia.

She captioned it: ‘Are u ready #artRaveVienna ? Were here, I can't wait to hit the stage! Asia's taking a nap she's obviously knackered!’

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World Trade Center reopens for business after 13 years

Thirteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attack, the resurrected World Trade Center is again opening for business - marking an emotional milestone for both New Yorkers and the nation.

Publishing giant Conde Nast will start moving on Monday into One World Trade Center, a 104-story, $3.9 billion skyscraper that dominates the Manhattan skyline. It is America's tallest building.

It's the centerpiece of the 16-acre site where the decimated twin towers once stood and where more than 2,700 people died on September 11, 2001, buried under smoking mounds of fiery debris.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement today: 'One World Trade Center serves as a symbol of the resilience of the people of New York. 

'Today, as we open its doors for the first time, we remember that strength and courage will always conquer weakness and cowardice, and that the American spirit, defended by proud New Yorkers, will not be defeated.

'That lesson and that example live on today as powerful as they were 13 years ago. This is a tremendous day for all New Yorkers, proving once again that the spirit of resurgence and community lives on stronger than ever before.'

A date for an opening ceremony for America's tallest building has yet to be decided, The Wall Street Journal reported today.

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Muslim ceremony commemorating the death of the Prophet's grandson

This picture shows the moment a small boy has a gash cut in his head as part of a Muslim Ashura ceremony.

The tradition, which commemorates the death of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson, is seen by some Shi'ite Muslims as away of washing away their sins.

The Day of Ashura is a national holiday in some Muslim countries, with thousands taking part in annual rituals which include people whipping and cutting themselves with chains and knives.

This Shi'ite Muslim child had his head gashed during a procession ahead of Ashura in Mumbai, India, yesterday.

Muslims took part in the event to commemorate Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, who died in battle 1,300 years ago.

Other Shi'ites were seen drenched in blood during the processions in India, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Young children carried large knives through the street and were seen with blood pouring from head wounds. 

There were similar scenes in Lahore, Pakistan, where men were seen with open wounds and scars as they lashed each other.

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