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  • People queue for prayers at the Yonghe lamasery. As the largest combination of Han Chinese and Tibetan styles Buddhist temple in Beijing, the Yonghe lamasery is frequented by many young people who are willing to pray piously for their wishes such as promotions, marriage, wealth and health.People queue for prayers at the Yonghe lamasery. As the largest combination of Han Chinese and Tibetan styles Buddhist temple in Beijing, the Yonghe lamasery is frequented by many young people who are willing to pray piously for their wishes such as promotions, marriage, wealth and health.
  • Yazidis at Zakho refugee camp (Iraq) seen gathered to listen to a speech given on the 4th commemoration of the genocide at Sinyar. On August 3, 2014, the Islamic State destroyed the city of Sinjar in its attempt to exterminate the Yazidi minority. Four years later the Yazidis commemorate the anniversary of the Sinjar massacre. More than 300,000 Yazidis were forced to flee, now most of them live at the Zakho refugee camp, very close to the Turkish border. This is the 4th anniversary.Yazidis at Zakho refugee camp (Iraq) seen gathered to listen to a speech given on the 4th commemoration of the genocide at Sinyar. On August 3, 2014, the Islamic State destroyed the city of Sinjar in its attempt to exterminate the Yazidi minority. Four years later the Yazidis commemorate the anniversary of the Sinjar massacre. More than 300,000 Yazidis were forced to flee, now most of them live at the Zakho refugee camp, very close to the Turkish border. This is the 4th anniversary.
  • Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration against the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the streets of Nakuru. Parliament unanimously voted in favor of a motion to impeach and remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, citing gross misconduct and the gross violation of the constitution among other charges.Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration against the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the streets of Nakuru. Parliament unanimously voted in favor of a motion to impeach and remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, citing gross misconduct and the gross violation of the constitution among other charges.
  • Real Madrid CF's Marcelo Vieira seen in action during the Spanish La Liga match round 4 between Real Madrid and UD Levante at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. (Final score; Real Madrid 3:2 UD Levante)Real Madrid CF's Marcelo Vieira seen in action during the Spanish La Liga match round 4 between Real Madrid and UD Levante at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. (Final score; Real Madrid 3:2 UD Levante)
  • Leonardo Sigali of Racing and his teammates and coach celebrates his goal during the match between San Lorenzo Vs Racing as part of Copa de la Liga 2023 at Pedro Bidegain Stadium. Final score: San Lorenzo 1 - 1 Racing.Leonardo Sigali of Racing and his teammates and coach celebrates his goal during the match between San Lorenzo Vs Racing as part of Copa de la Liga 2023 at Pedro Bidegain Stadium. Final score: San Lorenzo 1 - 1 Racing.
  • Protesters carry a banner during a demonstration against Mitikah. Inhabitants of the Town of Xoco and groups of native peoples of Mexico City held a protest this afternoon in avenues and streets surrounding the Mitikah shopping center near the Benito Juarez mayor's office claiming the problems that the construction has caused to their lives as the lack of mitigation actions for water supply, pollution and the elimination of their traditions.Protesters carry a banner during a demonstration against Mitikah. Inhabitants of the Town of Xoco and groups of native peoples of Mexico City held a protest this afternoon in avenues and streets surrounding the Mitikah shopping center near the Benito Juarez mayor's office claiming the problems that the construction has caused to their lives as the lack of mitigation actions for water supply, pollution and the elimination of their traditions.
  • Protesters hold a banner in solidarity with the eight ongoing hunger strikers who are detained for actions of protest concerning Palestine. The demonstration took place in Manchester city centre outside the Central Library in St Peter's Square Manchester.Protesters hold a banner in solidarity with the eight ongoing hunger strikers who are detained for actions of protest concerning Palestine. The demonstration took place in Manchester city centre outside the Central Library in St Peter's Square Manchester.
  • A Kashmiri voter shows his ink-marked finger after casts his ballot outside the polling station during the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections in Budgam, south-west of Srinagar. These are the first local assembly elections in a decade and the first since New Delhi revoked the region's semi-autonomous status in 2019, placing it under direct rule. Nearly nine million people are registered to vote in the disputed region, which has traditionally been known for boycotts in protest against Indian rule.A Kashmiri voter shows his ink-marked finger after casts his ballot outside the polling station during the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections in Budgam, south-west of Srinagar. These are the first local assembly elections in a decade and the first since New Delhi revoked the region's semi-autonomous status in 2019, placing it under direct rule. Nearly nine million people are registered to vote in the disputed region, which has traditionally been known for boycotts in protest against Indian rule.
  • An anti-smog gun mounted on a vehicle sprays water into the atmosphere to reduce dust pollution as pollution levels risen in New Delhi. Delhi struggles with the issue of poor air quality after Diwali celebration with fireworks emissions and stubble burning on agricultural land by farmers in nearby states during harvesting season.An anti-smog gun mounted on a vehicle sprays water into the atmosphere to reduce dust pollution as pollution levels risen in New Delhi. Delhi struggles with the issue of poor air quality after Diwali celebration with fireworks emissions and stubble burning on agricultural land by farmers in nearby states during harvesting season.
  • Former Italian football player Alessandro Del Piero gives a speech to young football players in Medan. Del Piero visited Medan to promote football and raise money to help affected people from the mount Sinabung volcano accident. The last Sinabung volcano eruption was recorded on February 19th, 2018 after it shot 4.3 miles of ash into the sky. The 2460-metre volcano is one of the most active in the country.Former Italian football player Alessandro Del Piero gives a speech to young football players in Medan. Del Piero visited Medan to promote football and raise money to help affected people from the mount Sinabung volcano accident. The last Sinabung volcano eruption was recorded on February 19th, 2018 after it shot 4.3 miles of ash into the sky. The 2460-metre volcano is one of the most active in the country.
  • Protesters wearing face masks hold placards during the demonstration. Workers of theatre demonstrate against the restrictive measures taken by the Government as a result of the increases in Covid infections that forces them to remain closed with a poor economic rescue.Protesters wearing face masks hold placards during the demonstration. Workers of theatre demonstrate against the restrictive measures taken by the Government as a result of the increases in Covid infections that forces them to remain closed with a poor economic rescue.
  • A medical worker puts her mask on before collecting a sample from a patient suspected of being infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus with nucleic acid test to detect the virus in a isolation room in the Ikazia Hospital Rotterdam.A medical worker puts her mask on before collecting a sample from a patient suspected of being infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus with nucleic acid test to detect the virus in a isolation room in the Ikazia Hospital Rotterdam.
  • A Shiite Muslim man mourns during the procession. The first month in the Islamic calendar is Muharram. This month is commemorated as a month of mourning in memory of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Moreover, Shiite Muslims mourn on the 10th day of every Muharram (Ashura).A Shiite Muslim man mourns during the procession. The first month in the Islamic calendar is Muharram. This month is commemorated as a month of mourning in memory of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Moreover, Shiite Muslims mourn on the 10th day of every Muharram (Ashura).
  • Several activists are seen lighting smoke torches during a rally at the parliament building in downtown Oslo. Collectives and pro-Palestinian groups held several actions at the Parliament building in the Norwegian capital where they demanded a ceasefire and a halt to hostilities by Israel, which has carried out an armed raid on the Gaza Strip.Several activists are seen lighting smoke torches during a rally at the parliament building in downtown Oslo. Collectives and pro-Palestinian groups held several actions at the Parliament building in the Norwegian capital where they demanded a ceasefire and a halt to hostilities by Israel, which has carried out an armed raid on the Gaza Strip.
  • Angel Rodriguez (Getafe CF) in action during the La Liga match round 30 between Getafe CF and SD Eibar at Alfonso Perez Stadium. (Final score: Getafe CF 1:1 SD Eibar)Angel Rodriguez (Getafe CF) in action during the La Liga match round 30 between Getafe CF and SD Eibar at Alfonso Perez Stadium. (Final score: Getafe CF 1:1 SD Eibar)
  • People set off hand-held fireworks by a river to celebrate the arrival of 2024 in Fuyang, in the early morning of January 1, 2024.People set off hand-held fireworks by a river to celebrate the arrival of 2024 in Fuyang, in the early morning of January 1, 2024.
  • The former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) are seen listening to the speakers of the conference. A conference titled Iran: Organized Resistance, Key to Overthrow was held at the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) headquarters in Auvers-sur-Oise (north of Paris) to review the future US policy towards Iran. The conference was held in the presence of Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State and NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi.The former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) are seen listening to the speakers of the conference. A conference titled Iran: Organized Resistance, Key to Overthrow was held at the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) headquarters in Auvers-sur-Oise (north of Paris) to review the future US policy towards Iran. The conference was held in the presence of Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State and NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi.
  • Guests seen prior to the start of the fashion show at the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater, St. Petersburg Fashion Week. St. Petersburg Fashion Week is an international professional fashion event of federal significance. The official Fashion Week is held with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Government of St. Petersburg, and the Fashion Syndicate. The new season of fashion shows will take place from October 26 to 29 at the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.Guests seen prior to the start of the fashion show at the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater, St. Petersburg Fashion Week. St. Petersburg Fashion Week is an international professional fashion event of federal significance. The official Fashion Week is held with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Government of St. Petersburg, and the Fashion Syndicate. The new season of fashion shows will take place from October 26 to 29 at the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.
  • In this photo illustration, the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • The necropolis of the Kingdom of Edessa is seen illuminated at night. The necropolis, which contains 130 rock tombs belonging to the Edessa Kingdom of the Byzantine period, is located in the city of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey.The necropolis of the Kingdom of Edessa is seen illuminated at night. The necropolis, which contains 130 rock tombs belonging to the Edessa Kingdom of the Byzantine period, is located in the city of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey.
  • Participants are seen following one of the trucks with music during the parade. ADEV (Amsterdam Danst Ergens Voor), which means 'Amsterdam Dances For A Cause' organized for the 12th time, its an annual demonstration for squatting, free spaces, and affordable housing in the cityParticipants are seen following one of the trucks with music during the parade. ADEV (Amsterdam Danst Ergens Voor), which means 'Amsterdam Dances For A Cause' organized for the 12th time, its an annual demonstration for squatting, free spaces, and affordable housing in the city
  • Emergency rescue vehicle from the company Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF) is seen on the street close to a gas leak area in Marseille. Emergency rescue teams from Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF) respond to a gas leak in Marseille.Emergency rescue vehicle from the company Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF) is seen on the street close to a gas leak area in Marseille. Emergency rescue teams from Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF) respond to a gas leak in Marseille.
  • Two airliners fly in parallel in the airspace, leaving white trails in the sky.Two airliners fly in parallel in the airspace, leaving white trails in the sky.
  • Flags and banners fill Melbourne's streets as protestors march through the Central business district (CBD).  Protesters gathered in Melbourne for a weekly pro-Palestinian rally, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased international pressure to end the conflict. The demonstration comes as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 33,000 due to ongoing Israeli military operations.Flags and banners fill Melbourne's streets as protestors march through the Central business district (CBD).  Protesters gathered in Melbourne for a weekly pro-Palestinian rally, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased international pressure to end the conflict. The demonstration comes as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 33,000 due to ongoing Israeli military operations.
  • Mark Vahradian, Steven Caple Jr., Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe and Lorenzo di Bonaventura attend the "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London.Mark Vahradian, Steven Caple Jr., Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe and Lorenzo di Bonaventura attend the "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London.

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