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Members of the New York City Police Department arrest Nerdeen Kiswani, organizer of the pro-Palestine activism group, "Within Our Lifetime." Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Manhattan, New York City condemning the Israel Defense Forces' military operations in Gaza. White House officials said they are communicating with Israeli officials to prepare for a possible retaliatory strike by Iran against Israel. The possible retaliation could be in response to an Israeli airstrike that killed multiple top Iranian military commanders in Syria on April 1. Since the war started on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health ministry said more than 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.Members of the New York City Police Department arrest Nerdeen Kiswani, organizer of the pro-Palestine activism group, "Within Our Lifetime." Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Manhattan, New York City condemning the Israel Defense Forces' military operations in Gaza. White House officials said they are communicating with Israeli officials to prepare for a possible retaliatory strike by Iran against Israel. The possible retaliation could be in response to an Israeli airstrike that killed multiple top Iranian military commanders in Syria on April 1. Since the war started on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health ministry said more than 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.

Palestine Rally in New York, US - 12 Apr 2024

U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) speaking at a press conference to mark "A Day of (No) Silence" and the introduction of the 2024 "Rise Up" resolution, at the U.S. Capitol.U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) speaking at a press conference to mark "A Day of (No) Silence" and the introduction of the 2024 "Rise Up" resolution, at the U.S. Capitol.

Members of Congress on "A Day of (No) Silence" in Washington, US

Members of Congress on "A Day of (No) Silence" in Washington, US

Firefighters and people work to douse a fire that broke out in tin-shed shanty town (slum) of Hazaribagh area in Dhaka. The fire broke out in one of the tin-shed houses of the shanty town at 11:50am. It later engulfed other houses within a short time. Being informed, seven firefighting units from several stations rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.Firefighters and people work to douse a fire that broke out in tin-shed shanty town (slum) of Hazaribagh area in Dhaka. The fire broke out in one of the tin-shed houses of the shanty town at 11:50am. It later engulfed other houses within a short time. Being informed, seven firefighting units from several stations rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.

Fire broke out at a shanty town in Hazaribagh, Dhaka

The fire broke out in one of the tin-shed houses of the shanty town at 11:50am. It later engulfed other houses within a short time. Being informed, seven firefighting units from several stations rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.

Tourists use water gun toys as they participate in a water fight during the Songkran Festival celebration at Khaosan Road in Bangkok. The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year and is believed to wash away bad luck.Tourists use water gun toys as they participate in a water fight during the Songkran Festival celebration at Khaosan Road in Bangkok. The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year and is believed to wash away bad luck.

Songkran Festival in Thailand

The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year and is believed to wash away bad luck.

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A kid wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai performer wearing traditional costumes waits to performs Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

Thai performers wearing traditional costumes perform Thai Lanna dance during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes offers food to novice during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes offers food to novice during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes offers food to novice during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes donates to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes donates to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A Thai Woman wearing traditional costumes donates to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A kid wearing traditional costumes offers food to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.A kid wearing traditional costumes offers food to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.

A kid wearing traditional costumes offers food to the Buddhist monks during the 728th anniversary celebrations of Chiang Mai city. The city of Chiang Mai was founded by The three kings: King Mangrai, King Ngam Mueang and King Ram Khamhaeng on 12 April 1296.