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  • Shoppers are seen looking at the Kolam display, a form of Indian traditional decorative art drawn by using rice flour and white stone powder with natural colour powders at a shopping mall for the upcoming Deepavali celebration in Kuala Lumpur.Shoppers are seen looking at the Kolam display, a form of Indian traditional decorative art drawn by using rice flour and white stone powder with natural colour powders at a shopping mall for the upcoming Deepavali celebration in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Samih Qadan, 77, the father to a Palestinian prisoner, Abd al-Raouf Qadan, marks his handy calendar created to countdown the number of days remaining to meet his son who has been held in an Israeli prison since 2004, at his home in Rafah, southern Gaza.Samih Qadan, 77, the father to a Palestinian prisoner, Abd al-Raouf Qadan, marks his handy calendar created to countdown the number of days remaining to meet his son who has been held in an Israeli prison since 2004, at his home in Rafah, southern Gaza.
  • The banner bearing the image of President-elect, William Ruto, is torn from the top of a building in Nakuru Town. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), declared William Ruto as the newly elected president of the Republic of Kenya in a hotly contested race, his main challenger, Raila Odinga rejected the election outcome, terming the president-elect, a nullity.The banner bearing the image of President-elect, William Ruto, is torn from the top of a building in Nakuru Town. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), declared William Ruto as the newly elected president of the Republic of Kenya in a hotly contested race, his main challenger, Raila Odinga rejected the election outcome, terming the president-elect, a nullity.
  • King of Spain Felipe VI reviewing the troops during the parade through the street of Madrid. National day military parade has been held in Madrid with a thematic character that aims to show what the Spanish troops can do, mainly abroad, and in collaboration with the State Security Forces and Bodies. Hence the participation of components of the Civil Guard and this year for the first time ever, the National Police Corps. In addition, in this year edition the tribute to the fallen was dedicated to civilian victims, and for this reason accompanying His Majesty the King in the event were the ambassadors of countries with fatalities in the attacks of August 17 in Barcelona.King of Spain Felipe VI reviewing the troops during the parade through the street of Madrid. National day military parade has been held in Madrid with a thematic character that aims to show what the Spanish troops can do, mainly abroad, and in collaboration with the State Security Forces and Bodies. Hence the participation of components of the Civil Guard and this year for the first time ever, the National Police Corps. In addition, in this year edition the tribute to the fallen was dedicated to civilian victims, and for this reason accompanying His Majesty the King in the event were the ambassadors of countries with fatalities in the attacks of August 17 in Barcelona.
  • TORONTO, CANADA, FEBRUARY 2, 2020: Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian filmmaker, writer and activist from Crimea speaks to the Ukrainian community about his arrestation in Crimea and his prison sentence by a Russian court who accuse him of plotting terrorism acts.TORONTO, CANADA, FEBRUARY 2, 2020: Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian filmmaker, writer and activist from Crimea speaks to the Ukrainian community about his arrestation in Crimea and his prison sentence by a Russian court who accuse him of plotting terrorism acts.
  • Protesters holding placards expressing their opinion while chanting outside St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, during the demonstration. Health care workers and others gathered at several hospitals throughout Michigan protesting the recent announcement by Trinity Health and Henry Ford Health systems that requires nurses and other health workers under their employment to receive the Coronavirus Vaccine. The announcement has been met with hostility by some both in the community and who work as nurses in these health care systems.Protesters holding placards expressing their opinion while chanting outside St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, during the demonstration. Health care workers and others gathered at several hospitals throughout Michigan protesting the recent announcement by Trinity Health and Henry Ford Health systems that requires nurses and other health workers under their employment to receive the Coronavirus Vaccine. The announcement has been met with hostility by some both in the community and who work as nurses in these health care systems.
  • People hold signs and chant during the "No Tyrants" protest. The protest organised by Democrats abroad included around 200 American experts, visitors and Japanese and was part of the "No Kings" protests against President Trump of the United States that took place globally on October 18th.People hold signs and chant during the "No Tyrants" protest. The protest organised by Democrats abroad included around 200 American experts, visitors and Japanese and was part of the "No Kings" protests against President Trump of the United States that took place globally on October 18th.
  • An Caracal HM225 helicopter is seen in the sky in Marseille.An Caracal HM225 helicopter is seen in the sky in Marseille.
  • A young boy relaxing outside his small homemade house made with recycled Polypropylene sacks in Kibera slums. In Africa’s largest and slowly developing Kibera Slums, well known for its highest growth in population and the densely connection and closeness of structures around the neighborhoods, not everyone is able to practice and take action recycling of waste products and plastic products. After the demolition of homes and businesses, located close by the railway line by the Kenya Railways, most residents are seen practicing the recycling of polypropylene sacks to build their new homes and little businesses stalls, as well as using them to plant vegetables such as Calles, Skuma Wiki, Beans, Onions, Tomatoes and more. By recycling polypropylene sacks, these residents contribute in defending climate change by creating a reduction in the consumption of raw resources such as oil and propane gas. Due to its tough and rough texture, polypropylene bags are also used as in-house decoration of homes, carpets, shopping bags, and school bags.A young boy relaxing outside his small homemade house made with recycled Polypropylene sacks in Kibera slums. In Africa’s largest and slowly developing Kibera Slums, well known for its highest growth in population and the densely connection and closeness of structures around the neighborhoods, not everyone is able to practice and take action recycling of waste products and plastic products. After the demolition of homes and businesses, located close by the railway line by the Kenya Railways, most residents are seen practicing the recycling of polypropylene sacks to build their new homes and little businesses stalls, as well as using them to plant vegetables such as Calles, Skuma Wiki, Beans, Onions, Tomatoes and more. By recycling polypropylene sacks, these residents contribute in defending climate change by creating a reduction in the consumption of raw resources such as oil and propane gas. Due to its tough and rough texture, polypropylene bags are also used as in-house decoration of homes, carpets, shopping bags, and school bags.
  • Flowers were placed at the Wajima Morning Market, a popular tourist destination that was destroyed in the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake on Jan 1, 2024. The earthquake, centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, reached an intensity of up to 7 on the Japanese scale, resulting in widespread damage. Ishikawa Prefecture reported that the confirmed fatalities in the region remained at 240 as of 2:00 p.m. on February 2.Flowers were placed at the Wajima Morning Market, a popular tourist destination that was destroyed in the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake on Jan 1, 2024. The earthquake, centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, reached an intensity of up to 7 on the Japanese scale, resulting in widespread damage. Ishikawa Prefecture reported that the confirmed fatalities in the region remained at 240 as of 2:00 p.m. on February 2.
  • Demonstrators hold flags and posters of Minister Ida Fauziyah during the demonstration. Members of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) demonstrate in demand of a repeal of the regulation on old-age security program (JHT) and the removal of Labour Minister, Ida Fauziyahat from office.Demonstrators hold flags and posters of Minister Ida Fauziyah during the demonstration. Members of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) demonstrate in demand of a repeal of the regulation on old-age security program (JHT) and the removal of Labour Minister, Ida Fauziyahat from office.
  • LAKELAND, UNITED STATES - APRIL 2, 2020: View of a sign saying "All church gatherings are cancelled until April 30th" at the New Home Baptist Church amid Coronavirus outbreak. Many churches have temporarily replaced regular services with on-line services.LAKELAND, UNITED STATES - APRIL 2, 2020: View of a sign saying "All church gatherings are cancelled until April 30th" at the New Home Baptist Church amid Coronavirus outbreak. Many churches have temporarily replaced regular services with on-line services.
  • Food vendors sell vegetarian food during the festival at Yaowarat in Chinatown. During the Vegetarian Festival which runs from 25th September to 4th October, worshippers refrain from eating animal products over the nine days to coincide with the celebration of the nine Chinese Emperor Gods.Food vendors sell vegetarian food during the festival at Yaowarat in Chinatown. During the Vegetarian Festival which runs from 25th September to 4th October, worshippers refrain from eating animal products over the nine days to coincide with the celebration of the nine Chinese Emperor Gods.
  • Pro-Palestinian supporters hold signs expressing their opinions during a rally in support of Palestine near the Israeli Embassy in Seoul. A group of Pro-Palestinian supporters staged a rally in Seoul to urge Israel to suspend attacks on the Gaza Strip.Pro-Palestinian supporters hold signs expressing their opinions during a rally in support of Palestine near the Israeli Embassy in Seoul. A group of Pro-Palestinian supporters staged a rally in Seoul to urge Israel to suspend attacks on the Gaza Strip.
  • A man seen holding a flare as thousands of supporters gathers at Champs Elysées to receive the world champion French national soccer team. On Saturday 15 of August, France beated Croatia by the score of 4-2, becoming the champion of the world cup for the second time in history.A man seen holding a flare as thousands of supporters gathers at Champs Elysées to receive the world champion French national soccer team. On Saturday 15 of August, France beated Croatia by the score of 4-2, becoming the champion of the world cup for the second time in history.
  • Residents are seen at a Covid-19 coronavirus testing facility after a large number of positive cases have risen during the last days in Hong Kong.Residents are seen at a Covid-19 coronavirus testing facility after a large number of positive cases have risen during the last days in Hong Kong.
  • U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) speaking about proposed legislation to minimize the harmful impacts of social media on children, at the U.S. Capitol.U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) speaking about proposed legislation to minimize the harmful impacts of social media on children, at the U.S. Capitol.
  • Maksim Oreshkin, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation, attends a session on How the Russian Economy will Develop in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2023 (SPIEF 2023).Maksim Oreshkin, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation, attends a session on How the Russian Economy will Develop in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2023 (SPIEF 2023).
  • In this photo illustration, the Aurobindo logo is displayed on the screen of a tablet.In this photo illustration, the Aurobindo logo is displayed on the screen of a tablet.
  • People eating from a Les Roulottes at Vaiete square. Dozens of food trucks, also known as 'Les Roulottes', congregate every night at Vaiete Square in Tahiti’s capital, Papeete. They serve from: traditional island fare, Poisson cru to cheeseburgers, pizza, and Chinese food. These menus reflect the mashup of cultures that have shaped the cuisine in this island.People eating from a Les Roulottes at Vaiete square. Dozens of food trucks, also known as 'Les Roulottes', congregate every night at Vaiete Square in Tahiti’s capital, Papeete. They serve from: traditional island fare, Poisson cru to cheeseburgers, pizza, and Chinese food. These menus reflect the mashup of cultures that have shaped the cuisine in this island.
  • A Nepali Hindu devotee carries a basket as he prepares to return back home from Bagmati River after offerings to the rising sun on the bank of the holy Bagmati river during the Chhath festival. During Chhath, an ancient Hindu festival, rituals are performed to thank the sun god for sustaining life on earth. Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival where devotees pray to the sun god and offer Prasad and special delicacies at sunset and before sunrise. They end their fast by eating 'Prasad' and special delicacies.
A Nepali Hindu devotee carries a basket as he prepares to return back home from Bagmati River after offerings to the rising sun on the bank of the holy Bagmati river during the Chhath festival. During Chhath, an ancient Hindu festival, rituals are performed to thank the sun god for sustaining life on earth. Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival where devotees pray to the sun god and offer Prasad and special delicacies at sunset and before sunrise. They end their fast by eating 'Prasad' and special delicacies.

  • The Bank of China building and HSBC (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) headquarters framed by nearby greenery in an urban park.The Bank of China building and HSBC (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) headquarters framed by nearby greenery in an urban park.
  • A couple is seen walking through a frosty landscape. Because of the very low temperatures (around -11 degrees Celsius during the nights) this weekend, some parts of Southern Netherlands dawned with spectacular white landscapes.A couple is seen walking through a frosty landscape. Because of the very low temperatures (around -11 degrees Celsius during the nights) this weekend, some parts of Southern Netherlands dawned with spectacular white landscapes.
  • Lando Norris of Great Britain celebrates in pit lane after taking pole position ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.Lando Norris of Great Britain celebrates in pit lane after taking pole position ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
  • Representatives of the Republican Guard parade in the Old Port of Marseille during the Bastille Day parade Military parade on the Old Port of Marseille on the occasion of the Bastille Day military ceremony.Representatives of the Republican Guard parade in the Old Port of Marseille during the Bastille Day parade Military parade on the Old Port of Marseille on the occasion of the Bastille Day military ceremony.

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