Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 on Monday in Mexico City in a contest marked by protests, a banned dress and the withdrawal of one beauty queen on the ground the pageant degrades women.

Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Universe 2006 crowns Miss Japan, Riyo Mori as Miss Universe 2007

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Miss Japan, Riyo Mori (right) with first runner-up, Miss Brazil, Natalia Guimaraes (left) (left photo);  Zuleyka Rivera, almost dropped the crown! (right photo)

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