Peres celebrates 90th birthday

"I know you have come to Jerusalem from around the world to pay tribute to me, and with me; to do tikkun olam," said President Shimon Peres, third from left, at the ceremony marking his 90th birthday, in the presence of many esteemed guests. Peres added that he was honoured to fight for the country and for peace for so long. With Peres is, from left, Barbra Streisand, former U.S. president Bill Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [GPO photo]