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2012-01-09 Photo gallery
UPDATED : Jan 09 2012, 00:00 IST
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4 /21 In this zoom effect photo taken with a slow shutter speed, barefoot Catholic devotees jostle to kiss the cross being borne by the wooden statue of the Black Nazarene as they gather at the Rizal Park Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 during it's annual festival...
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5 /21 Fireworks light up the sky during a dawn mass at the Rizal Park Monday Jan. 9, 2012 to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila, Philippines. More than 3 million devotees paraded the charred Christ statue, believed to have healing power...
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6 /21 Young Japanese women, who'll be 20 years old this year, have a light moment with Disney characters Goofy, left, and Donald Duck, second right, during a coming-of-age ceremony at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. M...
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7 /21 Young Japanese women, who'll be 20 years old this year, are all dressed in Japanese kimono and flash V-signs during a coming-of-age ceremony at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. More than 1,200 new adults came to t...
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8 /21 A woman touches a frozen fountain in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. AP Photo
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9 /21 India's Leander Paes, left, lifts his partner Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic to celebrate their win in the doubles final match against Israel's Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chennai, India, Sunday, Jan. 8, ...
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10 /21 Israel's Jonathan Erlich, right, and Andy Ram react as they hold the runners-up trophies after their loss in the doubles final match against India's Leander Paes and Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chennai,...
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11 /21 India's Leander Paes, left, and his partner Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic laugh during presentation ceremony after their win in the doubles final match against Israel's Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chenna...
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12 /21 Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic celebrates after winning the final against his Serbian opponent Janko Tipsarevic at the ATP Chennai Open 2012, in Chennai on Sunday. Milos Raonic won the match by 7-6, 6-7, 6-7. PTI
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13 /21 India's Leander Paes, left, and his partner Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic pose with the trophies after their win in the doubles final match against Israel's Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chennai, India,...
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14 /21 Serbian tennis player Janko Tipsarevic (L) kisses his wife Biljana Tipsarevic after winning the doubles final match pairing with Indian Leander Paes against the Israeli pair of Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram at the ATP Chennai Open 2012, in Chennai on ...
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15 /21 Protestors march on January 9, 2012 in Lagos during a demonstration against the more than doubling of petrol prices after government abolished fuel subsidies. Thousands of people heeded the unions' call to stage protest rallies across Africa's most p...
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16 /21 South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, center, escorted by his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, inspects an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.
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17 /21 An Egyptian anti- Mubarak protester demonstrates outside a courtroom in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. A lawyer for the victims in the trial of ousted leader Hosni Mubarak has accused the head of Egypt's ruling military council and the ex-vice p...
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18 /21 In this Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 image made from video by Australia's Channel 9, Erin Langworthy, 22, of Perth, Australia, does bungee jumping to the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on the border with Zambia. The Australian tourist bungee j...
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19 /21 Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar (L) touches the feet of Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil after being awarded with the Pravasi Bharatiya award during the closing ceremony of the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2012 (...
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20 /21 3D mapping projections display the Indian tricolor national flag on the India Gate as part of the Clean India campaign in New Delhi on January 9, 2012. The Ministry of Tourism organzised a 3-D Projection Animation show to promote the message of Clean...
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21 /21 Elderly devotees pray while taking holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, on the occasion of Purnima, the first auspicious bathing day of Magh Mela, in Allahabad on Monday.
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In pics: Lionel Messi bids tearful adieu to Barcelona, likely to join Paris Saint-Germain
UPDATED : Aug 09 2021, 14:16 IST
A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 17 trophy-laden years, with Paris Saint-Germain his likely next port of call. The 34-year-old Argentine's emotional news conference followed Barca's announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after a glittering two decades.
![In pics: Lionel Messi bids tearful adieu to Barcelona, likely to join Paris Saint-Germain]( "In pics: Lionel Messi bids tearful adieu to Barcelona, likely to join Paris Saint-Germain")
1 /10 In pics: Lionel Messi bids tearful adieu to Barcelona, likely to join Paris Saint-Germain
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![A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 17 trophy-laden years, with Paris Saint-Germain his likely next port of call. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 17 trophy-laden years, with Paris Saint-Germain his likely next port of call. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /10 A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 17 trophy-laden years, with Paris Saint-Germain his likely next port of call. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Messi was seen wiping his tears several times before a squadron of reporters at the club\'s Camp Nou ground who gave him a standing ovation. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Messi was seen wiping his tears several times before a squadron of reporters at the club\'s Camp Nou ground who gave him a standing ovation. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /10 Messi was seen wiping his tears several times before a squadron of reporters at the club's Camp Nou ground who gave him a standing ovation. Credit: AFP Photo
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![The 34-year-old Argentine\'s emotional news conference followed Barca\'s announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after a glittering two decades. Credit: AFP Photo]( "The 34-year-old Argentine\'s emotional news conference followed Barca\'s announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after a glittering two decades. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /10 The 34-year-old Argentine's emotional news conference followed Barca's announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after a glittering two decades. Credit: AFP Photo
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![An emotional Messi is seen wiping his tears during the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "An emotional Messi is seen wiping his tears during the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo")
5 /10 An emotional Messi is seen wiping his tears during the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Messi\'s wife Antonela Roccuzzo arrives to attend the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Messi\'s wife Antonela Roccuzzo arrives to attend the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /10 Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo arrives to attend the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Lionel Messi shares a warm hug with coach Ronald Koeman after the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Lionel Messi shares a warm hug with coach Ronald Koeman after the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo")
7 /10 Lionel Messi shares a warm hug with coach Ronald Koeman after the press conference. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Barcelona\'s Spanish defender Sergi Roberto, Barcelona\'s Spanish defender Gerard Pique and Barcelona\'s German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen listen to Messi. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Barcelona\'s Spanish defender Sergi Roberto, Barcelona\'s Spanish defender Gerard Pique and Barcelona\'s German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen listen to Messi. Credit: AFP Photo")
8 /10 Barcelona's Spanish defender Sergi Roberto, Barcelona's Spanish defender Gerard Pique and Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen listen to Messi. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Messi\'s children Thiago and Ciro get clicked during the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Messi\'s children Thiago and Ciro get clicked during the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo")
9 /10 Messi's children Thiago and Ciro get clicked during the press conference. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Lionel Messi drives past the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Lionel Messi drives past the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo")
10 /10 Lionel Messi drives past the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo
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Mahesh Babu Birthday special: Lesser known facts about the Telugu superstar — In Pics
UPDATED : Aug 09 2021, 15:57 IST
As Mahesh Babu turns 46 years old today, let's take a look at some lesser-known facts about the Telugu superstar.
![Mahesh Babu Birthday special: Lesser known facts about the Telugu superstar — In Pics]( "Mahesh Babu Birthday special: Lesser known facts about the Telugu superstar — In Pics")
1 /10 Mahesh Babu Birthday special: Lesser known facts about the Telugu superstar — In Pics
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![Mahesh Babu started his film career at the tender age of four. He acted in nearly 10 films and then took sabbatical to complete his studies. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "Mahesh Babu started his film career at the tender age of four. He acted in nearly 10 films and then took sabbatical to complete his studies. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
2 /10 Mahesh Babu started his film career at the tender age of four. He acted in nearly 10 films and then took sabbatical to complete his studies. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![Not many know Mahesh Babu and Kollywood star Karthi are good friends. They studied together at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "Not many know Mahesh Babu and Kollywood star Karthi are good friends. They studied together at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
3 /10 Not many know Mahesh Babu and Kollywood star Karthi are good friends. They studied together at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![Mahesh Babu admitted that he didn’t learn to read and write Telugu as he grew up in Chennai. However, he is well versed with the Tamil language. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "Mahesh Babu admitted that he didn’t learn to read and write Telugu as he grew up in Chennai. However, he is well versed with the Tamil language. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
4 /10 Mahesh Babu admitted that he didn’t learn to read and write Telugu as he grew up in Chennai. However, he is well versed with the Tamil language. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![Mahesh Babu’s ‘Srimanthudu’ (2015) is the only Telugu film apart from \'Baahubali\' series to collect over Rs 200 crore worldwide. His movies are well received in Hindi and film ‘Srimanthudu’ registered the highest TRP rating on television. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "Mahesh Babu’s ‘Srimanthudu’ (2015) is the only Telugu film apart from \'Baahubali\' series to collect over Rs 200 crore worldwide. His movies are well received in Hindi and film ‘Srimanthudu’ registered the highest TRP rating on television. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
5 /10 Mahesh Babu’s ‘Srimanthudu’ (2015) is the only Telugu film apart from 'Baahubali' series to collect over Rs 200 crore worldwide. His movies are well received in Hindi and film ‘Srimanthudu’ registered the highest TRP rating on television. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![When it comes to hosting a party, Mahesh Babu supersedes all, he personally waits at entrance to receive the guests and also gives guests a warm send off by accompanying them to their cars. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "When it comes to hosting a party, Mahesh Babu supersedes all, he personally waits at entrance to receive the guests and also gives guests a warm send off by accompanying them to their cars. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
6 /10 When it comes to hosting a party, Mahesh Babu supersedes all, he personally waits at entrance to receive the guests and also gives guests a warm send off by accompanying them to their cars. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![Mahesh Babu strictly follows a policy — he never calls his staffs post 7 pm. He says it is their personal time and they should not be disturbed. Credit: DH Photo]( "Mahesh Babu strictly follows a policy — he never calls his staffs post 7 pm. He says it is their personal time and they should not be disturbed. Credit: DH Photo")
7 /10 Mahesh Babu strictly follows a policy — he never calls his staffs post 7 pm. He says it is their personal time and they should not be disturbed. Credit: DH Photo
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![Mahesh Babu might have skipped parties, but he makes sure not to miss any funeral. If he is in town, he makes sure that he is there to console the grieving member in their hard times. Credit: DH Photo]( "Mahesh Babu might have skipped parties, but he makes sure not to miss any funeral. If he is in town, he makes sure that he is there to console the grieving member in their hard times. Credit: DH Photo")
8 /10 Mahesh Babu might have skipped parties, but he makes sure not to miss any funeral. If he is in town, he makes sure that he is there to console the grieving member in their hard times. Credit: DH Photo
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![Mahesh Babu strictly adheres by traffic rules. He often asks his fans “Where is the helmet?” when they bump into him on road. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh]( "Mahesh Babu strictly adheres by traffic rules. He often asks his fans “Where is the helmet?” when they bump into him on road. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh")
9 /10 Mahesh Babu strictly adheres by traffic rules. He often asks his fans “Where is the helmet?” when they bump into him on road. Credit: Instagram/urstrulymahesh
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![Mahesh Babu is one of the Indian stars who is actively involved in various philanthropic activities. Reportedly, he donates 30 per cent of his earning for charity work that empowers women\'s rights and helps poor children. Credit: DH Photo]( "Mahesh Babu is one of the Indian stars who is actively involved in various philanthropic activities. Reportedly, he donates 30 per cent of his earning for charity work that empowers women\'s rights and helps poor children. Credit: DH Photo")
10 /10 Mahesh Babu is one of the Indian stars who is actively involved in various philanthropic activities. Reportedly, he donates 30 per cent of his earning for charity work that empowers women's rights and helps poor children. Credit: DH Photo
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Spectacular fireworks mark end of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020; Check out pics!
UPDATED : Aug 09 2021, 11:07 IST
Held amid the unrelenting Covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd Olympic Games began drawing to an end on August 8 with spectacular fireworks marking the closing ceremony that sought to give the message of moving forward.
![Spectacular fireworks mark end of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020; Check out pics! Credit:]( "Spectacular fireworks mark end of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020; Check out pics!")
1 /10 Spectacular fireworks mark end of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020; Check out pics!
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![The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on August 08, ending the \]( "The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on August 08, ending the \")
2 /10 The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on August 08, ending the "most challenging Olympic journey" after a year's pandemic delay and threats of cancellation. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Held amid the unrelenting Covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd Olympic Games began drawing to an end on August 08 with spectacular fireworks marking the closing ceremony that sought to give the message of moving forward. Credit: AP Photo]( "Held amid the unrelenting Covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd Olympic Games began drawing to an end on August 08 with spectacular fireworks marking the closing ceremony that sought to give the message of moving forward. Credit: AP Photo")
3 /10 Held amid the unrelenting Covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd Olympic Games began drawing to an end on August 08 with spectacular fireworks marking the closing ceremony that sought to give the message of moving forward. Credit: AP Photo
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![The fireworks went off at the stadium kicking off the end of the final chapter in which the organisers \]( "The fireworks went off at the stadium kicking off the end of the final chapter in which the organisers \")
4 /10 The fireworks went off at the stadium kicking off the end of the final chapter in which the organisers "expressed gratitude for the countless individuals who lent us their strength and helped us make it to the Closing Ceremony." Credit: Reuters Photo
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![The salient message of the ceremony was that the Games will open the door to a brighter future. Credit: PTI Photo]( "The salient message of the ceremony was that the Games will open the door to a brighter future. Credit: PTI Photo")
5 /10 The salient message of the ceremony was that the Games will open the door to a brighter future. Credit: PTI Photo
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![People watch the fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AP Photo]( "People watch the fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AP Photo")
6 /10 People watch the fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AP Photo
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![Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /10 Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Fireworks explode as a sign that says \]( "Fireworks explode as a sign that says \")
8 /10 Fireworks explode as a sign that says "Thank You" is displayed at the end of the closing ceremony. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Fireworks illuminate the Olympics Stadium as it displays \'Arigato\' during the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Fireworks illuminate the Olympics Stadium as it displays \'Arigato\' during the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo. Credit: PTI Photo")
9 /10 Fireworks illuminate the Olympics Stadium as it displays 'Arigato' during the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AFP Photo")
10 /10 Fireworks go off around the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: AFP Photo
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![The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on August 08, ending the \](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/gallery_thumbnails/public/gallery_images/2021/08/09/Olympics%20Closing%20Ceremony%20%289%29.jpg "The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on August 08, ending the \")
![The fireworks went off at the stadium kicking off the end of the final chapter in which the organisers \](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/gallery_thumbnails/public/gallery_images/2021/08/09/Olympics%20Closing%20Ceremony%20%283%29.jpg "The fireworks went off at the stadium kicking off the end of the final chapter in which the organisers \")
![Fireworks explode as a sign that says \](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/gallery_thumbnails/public/gallery_images/2021/08/09/Olympics%20Closing%20Ceremony%20%281%29.jpg "Fireworks explode as a sign that says \")
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News in Pics, August 9: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Aug 09 2021, 05:06 IST
Afghanistan | Israel | Delhi | Indonesia | United Kingdom | Paris | France | Olympics | ![Demonstrators gather on Parliament Square for the Global Solidarity Event for Belarus protest in London. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Demonstrators gather on Parliament Square for the Global Solidarity Event for Belarus protest in London. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 Demonstrators gather on Parliament Square for the Global Solidarity Event for Belarus protest in London. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![French aerial patrol \'Patrouille de France\' fly over the fan village of The Trocadero set in front of The Eiffel Tower, in Paris. Credit: AFP Photo]( "French aerial patrol \'Patrouille de France\' fly over the fan village of The Trocadero set in front of The Eiffel Tower, in Paris. Credit: AFP Photo")
2 /7 French aerial patrol 'Patrouille de France' fly over the fan village of The Trocadero set in front of The Eiffel Tower, in Paris. Credit: AFP Photo
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![People attend a candlelight vigil to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "People attend a candlelight vigil to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo")
3 /7 People attend a candlelight vigil to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Afghan security personnel patrol after they took back control of parts of the city of Herat following fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces on the outskirts of Herat. Credit: AP Photo]( "Afghan security personnel patrol after they took back control of parts of the city of Herat following fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces on the outskirts of Herat. Credit: AP Photo")
4 /7 Afghan security personnel patrol after they took back control of parts of the city of Herat following fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces on the outskirts of Herat. Credit: AP Photo
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![Palestinian protesters gather during a demonstration against the Israeli settlers\' outpost of Eviatar, in the town of Beita, near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Palestinian protesters gather during a demonstration against the Israeli settlers\' outpost of Eviatar, in the town of Beita, near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. Credit: AFP Photo")
5 /7 Palestinian protesters gather during a demonstration against the Israeli settlers' outpost of Eviatar, in the town of Beita, near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Protesters march with burning torches as they join families of the August 4 victims during a symbolic funeral procession from Beirut port. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Protesters march with burning torches as they join families of the August 4 victims during a symbolic funeral procession from Beirut port. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /7 Protesters march with burning torches as they join families of the August 4 victims during a symbolic funeral procession from Beirut port. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Mount Sinabung looks calm as seen from Karo, North Sumatra at dawn. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Mount Sinabung looks calm as seen from Karo, North Sumatra at dawn. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /7 Mount Sinabung looks calm as seen from Karo, North Sumatra at dawn. Credit: AFP Photo
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