World News To Be Thankful For (PHOTOS)

With another Thanksgiving upon us, it's important to look beyond extravagant feasts and offer thanks for some of the global events that shape our lives -- particularly those that do so in positive ways.

And as New Zealanders mourn the loss of their loved ones after a second explosion racked the Pike River coal mine and South Korea prepares to respond to an attack from their northern counterparts, there's no better time to express that gratitude than the present.

In honor of the holiday, The Huffington Post has put together a series of photos from recent events that made us cheer, smile, swoon or laugh over the past few weeks. Be sure to vote for your favorite -- and let us know what we might have overlooked -- in the slideshow below. And have a happy Thanksgiving!

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All 33 Rescued Chilean Miners To Be Honored

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All of the 33 rescued Chilean miners are to be honored at CNN's 'Heroes,' set to air Thanksgiving Day.

Anders Behring Breivik Trial: Adrian Pracon, Last Island Survivor, Testifies

Iran Sanctions: As Nuclear Talks Loom, Iranians Reflect On Issues

Bo Xilai Scandal: China Leadership Insists Scandal Is 'Isolated Case'

Turkey: Drones To Be Bought From United States

Egypt Presidential Elections 2012: Timeline Of Egypt After Mubarak

U.S. Eases Myanmar Sanctions

All of the 33 rescued Chilean miners are to be honored at CNN's 'Heroes,' set to air Thanksgiving Day.

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[Zackaria Hemingway]

08:41 PM on 11/27/2010

But after they should be called Survivors..

[grange]

03:33 AM on 11/26/2010

More good news please , there must be plenty out there.

i agree with remarks below about the Penguins , leave em alone

[Ankur Sachdeva]

03:23 AM on 11/26/2010

Dear all,
Citymedia foundation (http://citymediafoundation.org) has launched www.city.vi , a network of 68,000 city specific video sites, where you can share videos about cities and regions across the world. like for Paris videos you can visit http://Paris.vi . You can also find out about other cities that you are interested . hope to see you there

[cliffhammond]

08:55 PM on 11/25/2010

I love Michelle. I think she's a great lady. She has all the dignity and charm to represent America as its First Lady. But I don't think her handlers are very sharp culturally. All she need was a big tent and a jewel in her belly button and the picture would have been complete.

[bryce05]

08:11 PM on 11/25/2010

Those penguins are not impressed.

[Laxsmi de Potrero]

03:45 PM on 11/25/2010

santa penguins, putin getting a puppy and mrs o shaking her booty are things to be grateful for?

i understand the desire to put online holiday fluff, but a little cute goes a long way.

merry xmas and to all a good night.

[NevaforLeadership]

11:25 PM on 11/25/2010

Santa penguins belong in the human hall of shame; Putin's puppy is heartwarming; and, yes, we should be grateful for a first lady and president who take their time to really engage with others, in this case disadvantaged children.

[Laxsmi de Potrero]

03:29 AM on 11/26/2010

let's hear if for governance by photo-op. mass corruption in russia, and an incompetent administration in the usa. i guess you are employed and don't worry about your mortgage.

[SurrealPumpkin]

11:14 AM on 11/25/2010

The penguins in Santa outfits? Really?