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  • Students wearing masks as a preventive measure against the spread of covid-19 attend classes at Gandhi Memorial English High School in Mumbai. Maharashtra state government has decided to reopen pre-primary schools from 24th January 2022, however in some cities of the state, schools will reopen after assessing the Covid-19 situation in that area.Students wearing masks as a preventive measure against the spread of covid-19 attend classes at Gandhi Memorial English High School in Mumbai. Maharashtra state government has decided to reopen pre-primary schools from 24th January 2022, however in some cities of the state, schools will reopen after assessing the Covid-19 situation in that area.
  • Palestinian protesters burn tires during a night demonstration on the border between Gaza and Israel in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.Palestinian protesters burn tires during a night demonstration on the border between Gaza and Israel in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
  • A volunteer lights up a candle beneath portraits of the people that lost their lives during the Maai Mahiu floods tragedy are displayed on a wall during an interdenominational prayer and mass funeral service in Maai Mahiu. Heavy rainfall in Kenya led to mudslides and floods that caused loss of lives and widespread destruction of property. The government of Kenya declared May 9, 2024 a National Holiday to remember those who died in the floods.A volunteer lights up a candle beneath portraits of the people that lost their lives during the Maai Mahiu floods tragedy are displayed on a wall during an interdenominational prayer and mass funeral service in Maai Mahiu. Heavy rainfall in Kenya led to mudslides and floods that caused loss of lives and widespread destruction of property. The government of Kenya declared May 9, 2024 a National Holiday to remember those who died in the floods.
  • A priest seen with a cross taking part in a rally in front of St. Sophia cathedral during the Church's unification council for the establishment of the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church.A priest seen with a cross taking part in a rally in front of St. Sophia cathedral during the Church's unification council for the establishment of the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
  • Juan Guaidó seen being welcomed at the protest. Interim President Juan Guaidó, was at a protest where private and public workers of the transport sector, decided to support him instead of Nicolas Maduro, Caracas.Juan Guaidó seen being welcomed at the protest. Interim President Juan Guaidó, was at a protest where private and public workers of the transport sector, decided to support him instead of Nicolas Maduro, Caracas.
  • U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) at a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee at the U.S. Capitol.U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) at a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee at the U.S. Capitol.
  • People seen gathered at the Solidarity Square with Manifa banner during the Manifa in Gdansk. This year's Manifa slogan highlights the message of the Women's Strika in Poland - My Body, My Life, My Decision - which has been going on for 4 months. People want freedom and respect for their rights and dignity. Manifa is an annual feminist demonstration organized in connection with Women's Day in various parts of Poland.People seen gathered at the Solidarity Square with Manifa banner during the Manifa in Gdansk. This year's Manifa slogan highlights the message of the Women's Strika in Poland - My Body, My Life, My Decision - which has been going on for 4 months. People want freedom and respect for their rights and dignity. Manifa is an annual feminist demonstration organized in connection with Women's Day in various parts of Poland.
  • The Cypriot Foreign Minister, Nicos Christodoulides, (R) welcomes, the Chairman of the USA senator Robert Menendez, during the meeting with the Cyprus President at the Presidential Palace. Robert Menendez visited Cyprus and held a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades. Also honored by the President with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III for his contribution to promote human rights and democracy.The Cypriot Foreign Minister, Nicos Christodoulides, (R) welcomes, the Chairman of the USA senator Robert Menendez, during the meeting with the Cyprus President at the Presidential Palace. Robert Menendez visited Cyprus and held a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades. Also honored by the President with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III for his contribution to promote human rights and democracy.
  • A pilgrim sits and watches the sunset at one of the pilgrimage stops. After reaching the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, some pilgrims choose to extend their journey by heading further north along the coast to the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Barca in Muxía. This optional route continues 29 km beyond Cape Finisterre, often considered the symbolic "end of the world," offering a more reflective and scenic conclusion to the pilgrimage.A pilgrim sits and watches the sunset at one of the pilgrimage stops. After reaching the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, some pilgrims choose to extend their journey by heading further north along the coast to the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Barca in Muxía. This optional route continues 29 km beyond Cape Finisterre, often considered the symbolic "end of the world," offering a more reflective and scenic conclusion to the pilgrimage.
  • A little girl is seen holding a placard over her head during the protest. On the day that commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a protest was organized by the “Fin du nucléaire” and Réveil Anti-Nucléaire” associations, as well as director Bouli Lanners. They want the five most dangerous Belgian reactors to be shut down.A little girl is seen holding a placard over her head during the protest. On the day that commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a protest was organized by the “Fin du nucléaire” and Réveil Anti-Nucléaire” associations, as well as director Bouli Lanners. They want the five most dangerous Belgian reactors to be shut down.
  • 鴨gels Chac鏮, Counsellor for Business and Knowledge of the Government of Catalonia, speaking with journalists about the situation of Nissan during the protest. About a hundred people gathered to protest at Sant Jaume square against planned cuts by multinational automobile company Nissan, including plans to lay off some 2,500 people.鴨gels Chac鏮, Counsellor for Business and Knowledge of the Government of Catalonia, speaking with journalists about the situation of Nissan during the protest. About a hundred people gathered to protest at Sant Jaume square against planned cuts by multinational automobile company Nissan, including plans to lay off some 2,500 people.
  • In this photo illustration, a French electoral card is placed on ballot papers for the European elections. The European elections will take place in France on June 9, 2024.In this photo illustration, a French electoral card is placed on ballot papers for the European elections. The European elections will take place in France on June 9, 2024.
  • Pope Leo XIV presides over the rite of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after leading a rosary for peace during a prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in St. Peter's Square at the VaticanPope Leo XIV presides over the rite of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after leading a rosary for peace during a prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death.) Kashmiri mourners are seen carrying the dead body of Faiz Mushtaq, a militant who was killed in an encounter. Two militants, a policeman and a civilian were killed during a gun battle in Srinagar. The encounter started on Wednesday morning after government forces received intelligence input about the presence of militants. Dozens of civilians were injured.(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death.) Kashmiri mourners are seen carrying the dead body of Faiz Mushtaq, a militant who was killed in an encounter. Two militants, a policeman and a civilian were killed during a gun battle in Srinagar. The encounter started on Wednesday morning after government forces received intelligence input about the presence of militants. Dozens of civilians were injured.
  • Ruben Neves of Portugal seen in action during the training session at Cidade do Futebol training ground in Oeiras. Portugal football team trains before competing in the European football championship - EURO 2020 - scheduled to start on June 11th.Ruben Neves of Portugal seen in action during the training session at Cidade do Futebol training ground in Oeiras. Portugal football team trains before competing in the European football championship - EURO 2020 - scheduled to start on June 11th.
  • A health worker wearing a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) performs nucleic acid testing on a community resident in Changzhou. As of March 16, there were 253,944 covid-19 cases in China, including 233,096 in Hong Kong and 193 in Beijing.A health worker wearing a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) performs nucleic acid testing on a community resident in Changzhou. As of March 16, there were 253,944 covid-19 cases in China, including 233,096 in Hong Kong and 193 in Beijing.
  • People are seen in Times Square, Manhattan, New York City.People are seen in Times Square, Manhattan, New York City.
  • Elvira Nabiullina, Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, during the session Artificial intelligence: approaches to regulation of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Elvira Nabiullina, Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, during the session Artificial intelligence: approaches to regulation of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • In this photo illustration, a Concentrix company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, a Concentrix company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • Tourists are seen taking pictures from the ferry on arrival at Koh Chang Island. The ferry journey to Koh Chang Island starts at Ao Thammachat Pier on the mainland and docks at Ao Sapparot Pier on the island's northeast coast. Koh Chang, referred to as 'Elephant Island' due to its elephant-shaped headland, ranks as Thailand’s third largest island, following Phuket and Samui.Tourists are seen taking pictures from the ferry on arrival at Koh Chang Island. The ferry journey to Koh Chang Island starts at Ao Thammachat Pier on the mainland and docks at Ao Sapparot Pier on the island's northeast coast. Koh Chang, referred to as 'Elephant Island' due to its elephant-shaped headland, ranks as Thailand’s third largest island, following Phuket and Samui.
  • Hundreds of people are seen gathering while holding placards in support of Iranian women during the demonstration. Because today marks a month since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely, the Kurdish, Iranian and Afghan diasporas called for a rally in the city center to protest against the Islamic Regime and the general oppression of women. Inside Iran, protests keep continuing, despite a brutal crackdown by authorities that Iranians for Justice and Human Rights activists claim have taken more than 200 lives.Hundreds of people are seen gathering while holding placards in support of Iranian women during the demonstration. Because today marks a month since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely, the Kurdish, Iranian and Afghan diasporas called for a rally in the city center to protest against the Islamic Regime and the general oppression of women. Inside Iran, protests keep continuing, despite a brutal crackdown by authorities that Iranians for Justice and Human Rights activists claim have taken more than 200 lives.
  • A man seen holding the petrol nozzle at a Petronas oil and gas station at Kuala Lumpur. National Petroleum Limited or known as Petronas is a Malaysian oil and gas company founded on 17 August 1974 and its owned by the Malaysia government.A man seen holding the petrol nozzle at a Petronas oil and gas station at Kuala Lumpur. National Petroleum Limited or known as Petronas is a Malaysian oil and gas company founded on 17 August 1974 and its owned by the Malaysia government.
  • Pottokas seen grazing in the fields of the Pyrenees of Navarra covered with snow. Pottoka is a mare that was formerly used to work in the fields, now it is mainly used for meat.Pottokas seen grazing in the fields of the Pyrenees of Navarra covered with snow. Pottoka is a mare that was formerly used to work in the fields, now it is mainly used for meat.
  • Mohammad Mustafa Amini Castillo (L), Jordan Elsey (R) of Perth Glory team and Anthony Richard Caceres (M) of Sydney Football Club team in action during the 2022-23 Liberty A-League Men's soccer semi-final match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory held at the Allianz Stadium. final score; Sydney football club 3:1 Perth gloryMohammad Mustafa Amini Castillo (L), Jordan Elsey (R) of Perth Glory team and Anthony Richard Caceres (M) of Sydney Football Club team in action during the 2022-23 Liberty A-League Men's soccer semi-final match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory held at the Allianz Stadium. final score; Sydney football club 3:1 Perth glory
  • Guests attend during the event. The first runaway of the first day of Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week 2025 from (14-16 April), organized by Think Fashion at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.Guests attend during the event. The first runaway of the first day of Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week 2025 from (14-16 April), organized by Think Fashion at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.

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