• A clock face on Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, is seen without its hour and minute hands as conservation work continues on the Houses of Parliament in London, England. Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty Images
    A clock face on Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, is seen without its hour and minute hands as conservation work continues on the Houses of Parliament in London, England. Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty Images
  • An Indian police officer plays cricket on a deserted road, during a strike called by Kashmiri separatists, in downtown Srinagar. Danish Ismail / Reuters
    An Indian police officer plays cricket on a deserted road, during a strike called by Kashmiri separatists, in downtown Srinagar. Danish Ismail / Reuters
  • Members of the opposition throw flour at Prime Minister Edi Rama during a parliamentary session in Tirana, Albania. Florion Goga / Reuters
    Members of the opposition throw flour at Prime Minister Edi Rama during a parliamentary session in Tirana, Albania. Florion Goga / Reuters
  • Former Catalan education minister Clara Ponsati and her solicitor Aamer Anwar stand in front of supporters with placards and Catalan flags after making a statement outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court in Edinburgh. Andy Buchanan / AFP
    Former Catalan education minister Clara Ponsati and her solicitor Aamer Anwar stand in front of supporters with placards and Catalan flags after making a statement outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court in Edinburgh. Andy Buchanan / AFP
  • Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren F1 signs autographs for fans during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit. Clive Mason / Getty Images
    Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren F1 signs autographs for fans during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit. Clive Mason / Getty Images
  • Racehorses enjoy a canter on the all weather gallop before racing at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, England. Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images
    Racehorses enjoy a canter on the all weather gallop before racing at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, England. Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images
  • Australia's Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva competes in the ribbon event of the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Anthony Wallace / AFP
    Australia's Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva competes in the ribbon event of the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Anthony Wallace / AFP
  • A visitor takes a selfie in front of a display of a "giant head" surrounded by tulip flowers at the Gardens by the Bay flower dome in Singapore. Roslan Rahman / AFP
    A visitor takes a selfie in front of a display of a "giant head" surrounded by tulip flowers at the Gardens by the Bay flower dome in Singapore. Roslan Rahman / AFP

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World in focus - best photos for April 12, 2018

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April 12, 2018

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