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  • A seller blows bubbles to attract customers at Mahim (area in South Mumbai) fair in Mumbai. Annual fair is held every year to honour Pir Makhdoom Shah (Muslim spiritual saint) revered by Muslims and non-Muslims. The ten day event will be held from 27th December 2023 till 7th January 2024 offering variety of food and amusement rides.A seller blows bubbles to attract customers at Mahim (area in South Mumbai) fair in Mumbai. Annual fair is held every year to honour Pir Makhdoom Shah (Muslim spiritual saint) revered by Muslims and non-Muslims. The ten day event will be held from 27th December 2023 till 7th January 2024 offering variety of food and amusement rides.
  • Thomas Akyazili (L) of Belgium and Ercan Osmani (R) of Turkey in action during the 5th Window of Round 2, Group I of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifier 2023 between Turkey and Belgium at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Final score; Turkey 86:52 Belgium.Thomas Akyazili (L) of Belgium and Ercan Osmani (R) of Turkey in action during the 5th Window of Round 2, Group I of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifier 2023 between Turkey and Belgium at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Final score; Turkey 86:52 Belgium.
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Aerial view, showing snow-covered camp for displaced people north of Aleppo.(Editors note image taken by a drone)
Aerial view, showing snow-covered camp for displaced people north of Aleppo.
  • Occupants of the houses with eviction orders hug after the suspension of the eviction execution order.
The Barcelona Housing Union stops an eviction of a family made up by a couple and a little girl.
On April 14, the president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, announced the extension, for three more months from May 9, of the ban on evictions in the period of the state of alarm of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the prohibition, evictions continue to happen and the Housing Unions continue to act to prevent them.Occupants of the houses with eviction orders hug after the suspension of the eviction execution order.
The Barcelona Housing Union stops an eviction of a family made up by a couple and a little girl.
On April 14, the president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, announced the extension, for three more months from May 9, of the ban on evictions in the period of the state of alarm of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the prohibition, evictions continue to happen and the Housing Unions continue to act to prevent them.
  • In this photo illustration, the PointPay logo seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration, the PointPay logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • A Spirit Airlines Airbus 321 seen landing at airport Princess Juliana just over Maho beach.A Spirit Airlines Airbus 321 seen landing at airport Princess Juliana just over Maho beach.
  • Marchers carry a giant rainbow flag during the the Brisbane Pride March. LGBT community members and allies marched through Brisbane’s West End to Musgrave Park as part of the Brisbane Pride Festival, following two years of cancellations due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Brisbane Pride has celebrated and supported the LGBTIQ+ community for over thirty years.Marchers carry a giant rainbow flag during the the Brisbane Pride March. LGBT community members and allies marched through Brisbane’s West End to Musgrave Park as part of the Brisbane Pride Festival, following two years of cancellations due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Brisbane Pride has celebrated and supported the LGBTIQ+ community for over thirty years.
  • A young girl waves a Palestinian flag, during a large free Palestine rally at the Arab American Museum.
Hundreds of residents of Detroit and Dearborn Michigan took to the streets to march and protest the forced expulsion of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and the ongoing air strikes on Gaza by Israel that have killed 145 Palestinians including 41 children. The protesters marched through Dearborn from the Arab American Museum and held Palestinian flags and wore traditional Kafias.A young girl waves a Palestinian flag, during a large free Palestine rally at the Arab American Museum.
Hundreds of residents of Detroit and Dearborn Michigan took to the streets to march and protest the forced expulsion of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and the ongoing air strikes on Gaza by Israel that have killed 145 Palestinians including 41 children. The protesters marched through Dearborn from the Arab American Museum and held Palestinian flags and wore traditional Kafias.
  • Several individuals from Greenpeace unfurled a banner calling for "People and Planet, Not Profit" at the Shell Gas refinery in Batangas.
The eco-warriors demanded that Shell attend the hearing led by the Commission on Human Rights regarding the effects of fossil fuel businesses on human rights. The hearings are set on the 27th of March, 2018.Several individuals from Greenpeace unfurled a banner calling for "People and Planet, Not Profit" at the Shell Gas refinery in Batangas.
The eco-warriors demanded that Shell attend the hearing led by the Commission on Human Rights regarding the effects of fossil fuel businesses on human rights. The hearings are set on the 27th of March, 2018.
  • General view of the site of a building that collapses following an earthquake in Bangkok. Rescuers found no survivors in the basement of a collapsed building in Bangkok as the 72-hour rescue window nears its deadline. Families of the 79 missing workers had hoped survivors would be found in the basement, but rescue teams discovered no signs of life. The building, under construction for the State Audit Office, remains a site of ongoing recovery efforts.General view of the site of a building that collapses following an earthquake in Bangkok. Rescuers found no survivors in the basement of a collapsed building in Bangkok as the 72-hour rescue window nears its deadline. Families of the 79 missing workers had hoped survivors would be found in the basement, but rescue teams discovered no signs of life. The building, under construction for the State Audit Office, remains a site of ongoing recovery efforts.
  • Protesters seen outside the Norwegian parliament. They are condemning the killings and crackdown of protesters by the Iranian clerical regime of President Rouhani and Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Protesters seen outside the Norwegian parliament. They are condemning the killings and crackdown of protesters by the Iranian clerical regime of President Rouhani and Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • A protester holds a flag in the middle of the crowd during the demonstration. Protesters took to the streets of Marseille to protest against draconian measures such as the vaccination pass imposed by the French government.A protester holds a flag in the middle of the crowd during the demonstration. Protesters took to the streets of Marseille to protest against draconian measures such as the vaccination pass imposed by the French government.
  • People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers at Kashmiri Masjid in Kathmandu. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the three days festival marking the end of Ramadan.People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers at Kashmiri Masjid in Kathmandu. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the three days festival marking the end of Ramadan.
  • A Karen baby is spoon fed by her mother at a local store selling pineapples.
Karen people have been facing war and violence for many years. They started their war for independence in 1949. A consequence of a cruel civil war with the Burmese government is that many people were internally displaced or ran to foreign countries, mostly Thailand. But Thailand does not recognize them as refugees. They are not allowed to work there officially or to leave the refugee camps, usually set in the middle of jungle.
In recent years, the situation of Karen ethnic group is getting to better. They signed ceasefire with Burmese government. But there are more fractures and some armed groups don´t want to stop fighting until the independence will be reached.A Karen baby is spoon fed by her mother at a local store selling pineapples.
Karen people have been facing war and violence for many years. They started their war for independence in 1949. A consequence of a cruel civil war with the Burmese government is that many people were internally displaced or ran to foreign countries, mostly Thailand. But Thailand does not recognize them as refugees. They are not allowed to work there officially or to leave the refugee camps, usually set in the middle of jungle.
In recent years, the situation of Karen ethnic group is getting to better. They signed ceasefire with Burmese government. But there are more fractures and some armed groups don´t want to stop fighting until the independence will be reached.
  • Marina Mabrey of Famila Wuber Schio Team in action during the quarter of Women's Final Eight of the Italian Cup 2023. Famila Wuber Schio Team beat Passalacqua Ragusa Team with a score of 87 - 80 at La Molisana Arena.Marina Mabrey of Famila Wuber Schio Team in action during the quarter of Women's Final Eight of the Italian Cup 2023. Famila Wuber Schio Team beat Passalacqua Ragusa Team with a score of 87 - 80 at La Molisana Arena.
  • Flight passengers are seen at the departure hall at Chek Lap Kok International Airport.Flight passengers are seen at the departure hall at Chek Lap Kok International Airport.
  • People march on the street of San Francisco with placards expressing their opinion during the demonstration. After the death of Iranian girl Mahsa Amini, protests and rallies to support Iranian have happened across the entire world. In San Francisco, thousands of people rally and march on the street with photos of Mahsa Amini, banners, placards and the flag of Iran. People who join the rally think everyone should support the Iranian and they yell "Woman,Life, Freedom" during the rally.People march on the street of San Francisco with placards expressing their opinion during the demonstration. After the death of Iranian girl Mahsa Amini, protests and rallies to support Iranian have happened across the entire world. In San Francisco, thousands of people rally and march on the street with photos of Mahsa Amini, banners, placards and the flag of Iran. People who join the rally think everyone should support the Iranian and they yell "Woman,Life, Freedom" during the rally.
  • Vladimir Ivic, head coach of Krasnodar seen in action at a press conference after the football match of the Russian Premier Leagueh between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Krasnodar at Gazprom Arena. Final score; Zenit 1:1 Krasnodar.Vladimir Ivic, head coach of Krasnodar seen in action at a press conference after the football match of the Russian Premier Leagueh between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Krasnodar at Gazprom Arena. Final score; Zenit 1:1 Krasnodar.
  • In this photo illustration, an AIA logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.In this photo illustration, an AIA logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.
  • A silhouette of a bridge and a sculpture of Minerva is surrounded by three artistic geniuses on the dome of the roof of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg.A silhouette of a bridge and a sculpture of Minerva is surrounded by three artistic geniuses on the dome of the roof of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg.
  • Director Judith Colell attends the photocall of the film "Frontera" at the MK2 Cine Paz theater.Director Judith Colell attends the photocall of the film "Frontera" at the MK2 Cine Paz theater.
  • Actress Rachel Brosnahan visits the Empire Building in celebration of Covenant House's 50th Anniversary in New York City.Actress Rachel Brosnahan visits the Empire Building in celebration of Covenant House's 50th Anniversary in New York City.
  • Protesters hold a banner through Queens Street Mall during the Extinction Rebellion demonstration.
Members of the public gather as the 'Extinction Rebellion', an international group that rallies, and causes civil disobedience in the hopes of forcing the government to enact further pollution and climate change policy. People in Brisbane and many other cities around the world gathered on the 6th of August to protest and halt public transport and business in order to meet their demands.Protesters hold a banner through Queens Street Mall during the Extinction Rebellion demonstration.
Members of the public gather as the 'Extinction Rebellion', an international group that rallies, and causes civil disobedience in the hopes of forcing the government to enact further pollution and climate change policy. People in Brisbane and many other cities around the world gathered on the 6th of August to protest and halt public transport and business in order to meet their demands.
  • Seonghun Kim of STRA Judo (Right) in action against Tiberius Oasa of Zenbu in the Senior Men U81kg category of the 2020 Sydney International held at Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park. 
Kim won the match.Seonghun Kim of STRA Judo (Right) in action against Tiberius Oasa of Zenbu in the Senior Men U81kg category of the 2020 Sydney International held at Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park. 
Kim won the match.
  • The singer Kwamie Liv performs live on stage at Haven Festival in Copenhagen.The singer Kwamie Liv performs live on stage at Haven Festival in Copenhagen.

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