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People attack the jarramplas with turnips in his devil costume during the event on the streets of Piornal. The Jarramplas is a Spanish tradition from the town of Piornal, Extremadura, where each year, two town residents dress up as devils while the rest of the town attacks them with turnips. About 23 thousand kilos of turnips are used during the tradition, the origin is unknown, but legend has it that it is a cattle thief who the people sentenced.People attack the jarramplas with turnips in his devil costume during the event on the streets of Piornal. The Jarramplas is a Spanish tradition from the town of Piornal, Extremadura, where each year, two town residents dress up as devils while the rest of the town attacks them with turnips. About 23 thousand kilos of turnips are used during the tradition, the origin is unknown, but legend has it that it is a cattle thief who the people sentenced.

The jarramplas in Piornal, Spain

The Jarramplas, a Spanish tradition from the town of Piornal, Extremadura, where each year two residents of the town dress up as devils while the rest of the town attacks them with turnips. About 23 thousand kilos of turnips are used during the tradition, the origin is unknown but legend has it that it is a cattle thief who was sentenced by the people.

Two customers choose to buy Spring Festival decorations at a New Year market to welcome the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year.Two customers choose to buy Spring Festival decorations at a New Year market to welcome the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Customers buy Spring Festival decorations in Fuyang, China

Customers buy Spring Festival decorations in Fuyang, China

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Mourners and armed men carry the bodies of Palestinians, Adham Jabareen, 28 years old, left, and school teacher Jawad Bawaqna, 57 years old, right, who were killed by Israeli army bullets during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp, during their funeral ceremony in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said that Jabareen was shot dead by the Israeli army during a gun clashes , and the school teacher Bawaqnah tried to provide first aid to him after he fell to the ground. During his attempt to help him, an Israeli sniper shot him, and after that the Israeli forces prevented ambulances and medical personnel from entering the area, which resulted in the killing of the two and six other injuries. Bawakneh worked as a physical education teacher at a local Palestinian school.(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Mourners and armed men carry the bodies of Palestinians, Adham Jabareen, 28 years old, left, and school teacher Jawad Bawaqna, 57 years old, right, who were killed by Israeli army bullets during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp, during their funeral ceremony in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said that Jabareen was shot dead by the Israeli army during a gun clashes , and the school teacher Bawaqnah tried to provide first aid to him after he fell to the ground. During his attempt to help him, an Israeli sniper shot him, and after that the Israeli forces prevented ambulances and medical personnel from entering the area, which resulted in the killing of the two and six other injuries. Bawakneh worked as a physical education teacher at a local Palestinian school.

Israeli army forces killed a Palestinian activist and a schoolteacher in Jenin

Eyewitnesses said that Jabareen was shot dead by the Israeli army during a gun clashes , and the school teacher Bawaqnah tried to provide first aid to him after he fell to the ground. During his attempt to help him, an Israeli sniper shot him, and after that the Israeli forces prevented ambulances and medical personnel from entering the area, which resulted in the killing of the two and six other injuries. Bawakneh works as a physical education teacher at a Palestinian school.

Demonstrators from the FO (Force Ouvrière) union hold smoke bombs during the rally. France's trade unions have called for protests against the new pension reform which is to be presented next month by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. The Police estimated 26,000 protesters and the unions estimated 145,000 marched through the streets of Marseille. The Interior ministry reported more than a million on the streets throughout France, while the unions claimed more than 2 million.Demonstrators from the FO (Force Ouvrière) union hold smoke bombs during the rally. France's trade unions have called for protests against the new pension reform which is to be presented next month by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. The Police estimated 26,000 protesters and the unions estimated 145,000 marched through the streets of Marseille. The Interior ministry reported more than a million on the streets throughout France, while the unions claimed more than 2 million.

Protest against the pension reform in Marseille, France

All the unions representing employees and managers have called together for a mobilization against the new pension reform which is to be presented next month by the Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Around 140,000 protesters marched through the streets of Marseille and 1,200,000 across France according to police.

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Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian youth shows his skills as he practices taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths play and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian youths show their skills and practice taekwondo on the Mediterranean beach during sunset in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The "Funoon" taekwondo team trains taekwondo at the Mediterranean beach at sunset, as part of a training program organized by the trainers in the team, as they allocate a day of training on the seashore of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.