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  • Faculty and Staffs of Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs lighted up the opening ceremony of the parade by having star shape masks. The most awaited Christmas event in the University of the Philippines-Diliman which is the Lantern Parade was once again celebrated with the theme “UP Diliman, Paaralan, Palaruan”. (UP Diliman, School, Playground). The parade showcases the colorful lanterns and floats made by the staffs and faculties as well as the students of the university. On its 95th festivity, different colleges’ platforms their creativity and messages including bold statements on social issues like drug war killings, environmental awareness and fake news.Faculty and Staffs of Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs lighted up the opening ceremony of the parade by having star shape masks. The most awaited Christmas event in the University of the Philippines-Diliman which is the Lantern Parade was once again celebrated with the theme “UP Diliman, Paaralan, Palaruan”. (UP Diliman, School, Playground). The parade showcases the colorful lanterns and floats made by the staffs and faculties as well as the students of the university. On its 95th festivity, different colleges’ platforms their creativity and messages including bold statements on social issues like drug war killings, environmental awareness and fake news.
  • A man delivers a speech at the press statement organized by the Amed Labor and Democracy platform demanding the release of nine journalists during the protest. Protests erupted in several cities with press statements organized by various non-governmental organizations demanding the release of nine Kurdish journalists who were detained by police during raids on their homes in Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey. Hundreds of individuals gathered in Rojava Park in Diyarbakir, chanting the slogan "Free press cannot be silenced." The journalists detained on April 23, including Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, Enes Sezgin, Saliha Aras, Yesim Alici, Beste Argat Balci, Sirin Ermis, Dogan Kaynak, and Erdogan Alayamut, were accused of allegedly supporting the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).A man delivers a speech at the press statement organized by the Amed Labor and Democracy platform demanding the release of nine journalists during the protest. Protests erupted in several cities with press statements organized by various non-governmental organizations demanding the release of nine Kurdish journalists who were detained by police during raids on their homes in Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey. Hundreds of individuals gathered in Rojava Park in Diyarbakir, chanting the slogan "Free press cannot be silenced." The journalists detained on April 23, including Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, Enes Sezgin, Saliha Aras, Yesim Alici, Beste Argat Balci, Sirin Ermis, Dogan Kaynak, and Erdogan Alayamut, were accused of allegedly supporting the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
  • Journalists and election observers wait for an announcement by the chairman of Gambia's electoral commission at Electoral House, following the presidential election. This is the first presidential election in Gambia since the long-standing dictator Yahya Jammeh was ousted from power in 2017.Journalists and election observers wait for an announcement by the chairman of Gambia's electoral commission at Electoral House, following the presidential election. This is the first presidential election in Gambia since the long-standing dictator Yahya Jammeh was ousted from power in 2017.
  • Participants are seen wearing anonymous masks while holding placards during the protest. Anonymous is a vegan activist group wearing black clothes while holding laptops and placards as they demonstrate against exploitation of animals, The Cube of Truth is a peaceful static demonstration akin to an art performance.Participants are seen wearing anonymous masks while holding placards during the protest. Anonymous is a vegan activist group wearing black clothes while holding laptops and placards as they demonstrate against exploitation of animals, The Cube of Truth is a peaceful static demonstration akin to an art performance.
  • Wooden sculpture in Treze Tilias, Santa Catarina, Brazil.Wooden sculpture in Treze Tilias, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
  • A reverend addresses the crowd of protesters and asks them all to love one another and treat each other properly. Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in her own home on March 13, 2020 when the police issued a no knock warrant to her home. Jefferson Park in Louisville is now a memorial to Breonna Taylor, and has become a hub for many of the protests. People from all over the country met in Jefferson Park to rally demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.A reverend addresses the crowd of protesters and asks them all to love one another and treat each other properly. Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in her own home on March 13, 2020 when the police issued a no knock warrant to her home. Jefferson Park in Louisville is now a memorial to Breonna Taylor, and has become a hub for many of the protests. People from all over the country met in Jefferson Park to rally demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.
  • Women hold placards during the protest. International Women’s Day is an official holiday for women. Women took to the streets, protesting against the women's inequality and sexual violence.Women hold placards during the protest. International Women’s Day is an official holiday for women. Women took to the streets, protesting against the women's inequality and sexual violence.
  • In this illustration photo, a man holding a pen in his hand prepares to read the terms and conditions of use of the European payment application Wero, on his laptop. Created and developed by the European Payment Initiative (EPI), a private company owned by around fifteen European banks, the online payment service Wero (contraction of "We euro") offers a smartphone application for all money transfers and online or in-store payments.In this illustration photo, a man holding a pen in his hand prepares to read the terms and conditions of use of the European payment application Wero, on his laptop. Created and developed by the European Payment Initiative (EPI), a private company owned by around fifteen European banks, the online payment service Wero (contraction of "We euro") offers a smartphone application for all money transfers and online or in-store payments.
  • Clouds are illuminated by the orange light of a sunset.Clouds are illuminated by the orange light of a sunset.
  • General view of the Castorone spitting out an impressive cloud of black smoke in Marseille. The Pipe Laying Vessel (PLV) Castorone, docked in the French Mediterranean port of Marseille for maintenance and repairs, spits an impressive cloud of black smoke.General view of the Castorone spitting out an impressive cloud of black smoke in Marseille. The Pipe Laying Vessel (PLV) Castorone, docked in the French Mediterranean port of Marseille for maintenance and repairs, spits an impressive cloud of black smoke.
  • Pigeons fly as an Indian policeman patrols during curfew in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. As Muslim majority areas of Kashmir Monday observed complete shutdown to protest the killing of 4 civilians and 2 rebels allegedly in army firing on Sunday in district Shopian, south of Srinagar city. Authorities imposed curfew in several areas to stop street protests. The call for shutdown was given by the separatist groups. Mobile Internet service has been snapped in twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian while high-speed Internet service was shut in the rest of the Valley.Pigeons fly as an Indian policeman patrols during curfew in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. As Muslim majority areas of Kashmir Monday observed complete shutdown to protest the killing of 4 civilians and 2 rebels allegedly in army firing on Sunday in district Shopian, south of Srinagar city. Authorities imposed curfew in several areas to stop street protests. The call for shutdown was given by the separatist groups. Mobile Internet service has been snapped in twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian while high-speed Internet service was shut in the rest of the Valley.
  • People sit on the terrace of a restaurant near the basin at the "Cours d'Estienne d'Orves" in Marseille.People sit on the terrace of a restaurant near the basin at the "Cours d'Estienne d'Orves" in Marseille.
  • Muslim women seen eating after prayers at East London Mosque.Muslim women seen eating after prayers at East London Mosque.
  • Protesters holding a banner while chanting slogans during the demonstration. Ukrainians living in France and their supporters gathered outside the town hall of Marseille to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Protesters holding a banner while chanting slogans during the demonstration. Ukrainians living in France and their supporters gathered outside the town hall of Marseille to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  • Mathieu Peybernes of Malaga CF seen in action during the La Liga Smartbank 2021/2022 soccer match between Malaga CF and CD Mirandes at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga. (Final Score; Malaga CF 0:0 CD Mirandes)Mathieu Peybernes of Malaga CF seen in action during the La Liga Smartbank 2021/2022 soccer match between Malaga CF and CD Mirandes at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga. (Final Score; Malaga CF 0:0 CD Mirandes)
  • Legislative member Alvin Yeung of Civic Party reacts as he spoke during the last day of reading of the National Anthem Bill at the Legislative Council.Legislative member Alvin Yeung of Civic Party reacts as he spoke during the last day of reading of the National Anthem Bill at the Legislative Council.
  • Medal of Honor Ceremony with President Donald Trump presenting the Medal of Honor to the late Sgt. John A. Chapman in the White House.Medal of Honor Ceremony with President Donald Trump presenting the Medal of Honor to the late Sgt. John A. Chapman in the White House.
  • Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, from figure skating, at the awarding ceremony of the Russian Team Jumping Championship in 2022, in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, from figure skating, at the awarding ceremony of the Russian Team Jumping Championship in 2022, in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.
  • Men's wedding suits seen at the Valence wedding fair.Men's wedding suits seen at the Valence wedding fair.
  • Big Ben's renovated clock face has been unveiled as refurbishment nears completion. Renovation of the famous landmark, whose official name is Elizabeth Tower, began in 2017 and is expected to be completed by early 2022.Big Ben's renovated clock face has been unveiled as refurbishment nears completion. Renovation of the famous landmark, whose official name is Elizabeth Tower, began in 2017 and is expected to be completed by early 2022.
  • A Hindu priest recites prayers from a holy book while performing a ritual next to the bank of Bagmati River during the Kuse Aunse (Father's Day) celebration. Hindus all over the country, whose fathers have passed away, come to the temple to worship, holy dips, and to present offerings on this occasion.A Hindu priest recites prayers from a holy book while performing a ritual next to the bank of Bagmati River during the Kuse Aunse (Father's Day) celebration. Hindus all over the country, whose fathers have passed away, come to the temple to worship, holy dips, and to present offerings on this occasion.
  • A view of 1 euro cent coins. Following the possible abolition of the 1 and 2 euro cent coins by the European Commission, staff members of the Monnaie de Paris from the Pessac site, where they are minted in France, are on strike this Thursday, December 9, 2021.A view of 1 euro cent coins. Following the possible abolition of the 1 and 2 euro cent coins by the European Commission, staff members of the Monnaie de Paris from the Pessac site, where they are minted in France, are on strike this Thursday, December 9, 2021.
  • Residents are seen wading through a road in water during the massive floods in the outskirts of Shah Alam. The three days of torrential rain over the weekend have caused massive flooding, at least 14 dead and others are displaced.Residents are seen wading through a road in water during the massive floods in the outskirts of Shah Alam. The three days of torrential rain over the weekend have caused massive flooding, at least 14 dead and others are displaced.
  • A member of the public is seen yelling about the pro Palestine protest, during the anniversary. People gather in Melbourne the for the 1 year anniversary of the conflict between Palestine and Israel.A member of the public is seen yelling about the pro Palestine protest, during the anniversary. People gather in Melbourne the for the 1 year anniversary of the conflict between Palestine and Israel.
  • Victoria Valentine Brown attends the launch party for the Boxcentric private member's club in London.Victoria Valentine Brown attends the launch party for the Boxcentric private member's club in London.

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