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  • Muslim devotees pray upon seeing the relic on the occasion of the Friday that follows Miraj. Muslims in Kashmir thronged to Hazratbal Shrine to offer congregational prayers and to get a glimpse of the relic believed to be from the beard of Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Miraj is the day on which the prophet Mohammed left Mecca for Jerusalem, from where he ascended to heaven.Muslim devotees pray upon seeing the relic on the occasion of the Friday that follows Miraj. Muslims in Kashmir thronged to Hazratbal Shrine to offer congregational prayers and to get a glimpse of the relic believed to be from the beard of Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Miraj is the day on which the prophet Mohammed left Mecca for Jerusalem, from where he ascended to heaven.
  • Armed Palestinians stand on guard at the entrance to the Balata refugee camp, east of the city of Nablus, in the northern West Bank.Armed Palestinians stand on guard at the entrance to the Balata refugee camp, east of the city of Nablus, in the northern West Bank.
  • Men wearing face masks as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus discuss in Mathare slums. These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before.Men wearing face masks as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus discuss in Mathare slums. These items have been on demand after the Government directive on wearing face masks while in public places. On Monday, April 6, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a 21-day cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi and the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa due to the spread of COVID-19 in these regions. This followed a night curfew (7pm to 5am) that had been imposed just days before.
  • People walk past a Subway restaurant in London. Subway IP LLC, is an American multinational fast-food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks.People walk past a Subway restaurant in London. Subway IP LLC, is an American multinational fast-food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks.
  • In this photo illustration, a user sees in his download application that Threads will soon be launched, the direct competition for Twitter and which belongs to Meta. Threads will be launched on Thursday in the United States and on Friday for the rest of the world.In this photo illustration, a user sees in his download application that Threads will soon be launched, the direct competition for Twitter and which belongs to Meta. Threads will be launched on Thursday in the United States and on Friday for the rest of the world.
  • Josh Groban seen performing live in concert at the Tauron Arena. The artist appeared in Poland for the first time.Josh Groban seen performing live in concert at the Tauron Arena. The artist appeared in Poland for the first time.
  • Group of Venezuelans seen with flags of their country and placards with the slogans in support to those who have not been able to obtain the asylum during the protest. Some fifty Venezuelans from the Venezuelan diaspora in Spain demanded a rapid process of asylum for those who "fled" from Venezuela and for the freedom of Venezuelans in Madrid. The protest was attended by representatives of different groups of exiles such as Miami or the opposition congressman, Lester Toledo.Group of Venezuelans seen with flags of their country and placards with the slogans in support to those who have not been able to obtain the asylum during the protest. Some fifty Venezuelans from the Venezuelan diaspora in Spain demanded a rapid process of asylum for those who "fled" from Venezuela and for the freedom of Venezuelans in Madrid. The protest was attended by representatives of different groups of exiles such as Miami or the opposition congressman, Lester Toledo.
  • British Prime Minister Theresa May is seen breaking into tears as she made a statement in Downing Street after meeting Graham Brady, the chair of 1922 committee. Theresa May will resign as Prime Minister and the leader of the Conservative Party on 7 June 2019.British Prime Minister Theresa May is seen breaking into tears as she made a statement in Downing Street after meeting Graham Brady, the chair of 1922 committee. Theresa May will resign as Prime Minister and the leader of the Conservative Party on 7 June 2019.
  • The damage of the fire seen at a nurseryman whose material and culture of olive trees have totally burned. The fire that started on August 17, 2021 in the Plaine des Maures (Var) burned more than 7,100 hectares of forest. Two people were found dead. The damage to economic activities is still being assessed.The damage of the fire seen at a nurseryman whose material and culture of olive trees have totally burned. The fire that started on August 17, 2021 in the Plaine des Maures (Var) burned more than 7,100 hectares of forest. Two people were found dead. The damage to economic activities is still being assessed.
  • Police officers and medical workers attend to an earthquake victim outside the Sayang Hospital. A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on November 21, 2022. At least 162 people have been reported dead, according to the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil.Police officers and medical workers attend to an earthquake victim outside the Sayang Hospital. A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on November 21, 2022. At least 162 people have been reported dead, according to the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil.
  • Demonstrators hang a banner on the gates of the courthouse and poured red dye representing the blood of the victims on the steps during the demonstration. Thousands of people demonstrated on the streets of Marseille on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day.Demonstrators hang a banner on the gates of the courthouse and poured red dye representing the blood of the victims on the steps during the demonstration. Thousands of people demonstrated on the streets of Marseille on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day.
  • A relative paying last respects to a covid 19 victim inside an ambulance at the Rorotan Public Cemetery. The trend of daily Covid-19 cases in Indonesia has increased since the beginning of June 2021.A relative paying last respects to a covid 19 victim inside an ambulance at the Rorotan Public Cemetery. The trend of daily Covid-19 cases in Indonesia has increased since the beginning of June 2021.
  • Hindu devotees light Diyas (clay made lamps) in front of the idol of Lord Durga during the Sandhi Puja Ritual of Durga Ashtami at a Pandal (Temporary place of Worship) in Kolkata. Sandhi Puja is the junction time between the Eighth & Ninth day of Durga Puja when 108 Diyas are lit up for the Hindu traditional ritual. The Hindu people believe these lights will eliminate all the darkness from every corner of their lives.Hindu devotees light Diyas (clay made lamps) in front of the idol of Lord Durga during the Sandhi Puja Ritual of Durga Ashtami at a Pandal (Temporary place of Worship) in Kolkata. Sandhi Puja is the junction time between the Eighth & Ninth day of Durga Puja when 108 Diyas are lit up for the Hindu traditional ritual. The Hindu people believe these lights will eliminate all the darkness from every corner of their lives.
  • An Indian paramilitary trooper films protesters (not pictured) during clashes in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. As Muslim majority areas of Kashmir Friday observed complete shutdown to protest the killing of 17 people including 13 militants and 4 civilians in separate encounters in south Kashmir. Shops, schools and colleges were shut following a call by separatists, while authorities imposed curfew in several areas to stop street protests. Meanwhile, stone-pelting incidents were reported from some parts of Srinagar city.An Indian paramilitary trooper films protesters (not pictured) during clashes in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. As Muslim majority areas of Kashmir Friday observed complete shutdown to protest the killing of 17 people including 13 militants and 4 civilians in separate encounters in south Kashmir. Shops, schools and colleges were shut following a call by separatists, while authorities imposed curfew in several areas to stop street protests. Meanwhile, stone-pelting incidents were reported from some parts of Srinagar city.
  • SKA Hockey Club player, Mikhail Vorobyov (No.42) and Dinamo Hockey Club player, Iliya Sushko (No.55), Igor Martynov (No.70) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, Gagarin Cup, match 5, 1/4 finals of the Western Conference season KHL 2022 - 2023 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Dinamo Minsk at the Ice Sports Palace. (Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 6:3 Dinamo Minsk)SKA Hockey Club player, Mikhail Vorobyov (No.42) and Dinamo Hockey Club player, Iliya Sushko (No.55), Igor Martynov (No.70) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, Gagarin Cup, match 5, 1/4 finals of the Western Conference season KHL 2022 - 2023 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Dinamo Minsk at the Ice Sports Palace. (Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 6:3 Dinamo Minsk)
  • A University student walks past a poster banning plastic bags in Haikou. Starting December 1, China's Hainan will ban the production, sale and use of a wide range of disposable plastic products, according to the regional ecology department.A University student walks past a poster banning plastic bags in Haikou. Starting December 1, China's Hainan will ban the production, sale and use of a wide range of disposable plastic products, according to the regional ecology department.
  • Exterior of Copacabana at Times Square during the coronavirus pandemic. Storied midtown nightclub Copacabana, closes after an 80-year run.Exterior of Copacabana at Times Square during the coronavirus pandemic. Storied midtown nightclub Copacabana, closes after an 80-year run.
  • Su-30 naval aviation in close formation in the sky over Zhukovsky. A large-scale program for the 15th MAKS air show was prepared by the aerobatics teams "Russian Knights", "Swifts", "Falcons of Russia" and "Berkuts" representing the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation. The pilots of the Russian First Flight aerobatic team and, of course, the guests from India - the SARANG helicopter aerobatic team took their aircraft up into the skies over Zhukovsky.Su-30 naval aviation in close formation in the sky over Zhukovsky. A large-scale program for the 15th MAKS air show was prepared by the aerobatics teams "Russian Knights", "Swifts", "Falcons of Russia" and "Berkuts" representing the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation. The pilots of the Russian First Flight aerobatic team and, of course, the guests from India - the SARANG helicopter aerobatic team took their aircraft up into the skies over Zhukovsky.
  • In this photo illustration, A woman browses yahoo website on her laptop.In this photo illustration, A woman browses yahoo website on her laptop.
  • A young school boy enjoying a moment at Potenga sea beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Patenga is a sea beach located 14 kilometres south of the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is next to the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. Patenga is a popular tourist spot.A young school boy enjoying a moment at Potenga sea beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Patenga is a sea beach located 14 kilometres south of the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is next to the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. Patenga is a popular tourist spot.
  • Fireworks seen during the celebration. People in Chania gathered to burn Judah outside of a church. Easter is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by Romans in Calvary.Fireworks seen during the celebration. People in Chania gathered to burn Judah outside of a church. Easter is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by Romans in Calvary.
  • Ilana Glazer and Alison Leiby attend 'Oh God: Alison Lieby and Ilana Glazer in Conversation' at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.Ilana Glazer and Alison Leiby attend 'Oh God: Alison Lieby and Ilana Glazer in Conversation' at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.
  • General view of crescent moon rising over the mountain in Kokernag area of Anantnag district, south of Srinagar Kashmir.General view of crescent moon rising over the mountain in Kokernag area of Anantnag district, south of Srinagar Kashmir.
  • A costumed reveller poses for a photograph among New Year's Eve crowds in Melbourne's CBD. Large crowds filled the Melbourne CBD on New Year’s Eve 2025 as revellers gathered in public spaces, entertainment precincts, and transport hubs to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Trams and trains carried passengers late into the night as people moved between events and social gatherings. Despite a strong security presence, the atmosphere across the city remained relaxed as Melbourne residents and visitors marked the end of the year.A costumed reveller poses for a photograph among New Year's Eve crowds in Melbourne's CBD. Large crowds filled the Melbourne CBD on New Year’s Eve 2025 as revellers gathered in public spaces, entertainment precincts, and transport hubs to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Trams and trains carried passengers late into the night as people moved between events and social gatherings. Despite a strong security presence, the atmosphere across the city remained relaxed as Melbourne residents and visitors marked the end of the year.
  • Manolo Garcia of "El Ultima de la Fila" band during a press conference to announce their comeback tour.Manolo Garcia of "El Ultima de la Fila" band during a press conference to announce their comeback tour.

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