• A partial solar eclipse is observed in Tokyo. AFP
    A partial solar eclipse is observed in Tokyo. AFP
  • An Indian school boy dressed as Swami Vivekananda takes part in a rally in Bangalore. Vivekananda is considered a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India. AFP
    An Indian school boy dressed as Swami Vivekananda takes part in a rally in Bangalore. Vivekananda is considered a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India. AFP
  • Horses run across a meadow covered with snow in Hohenleiten near Munich, Germany. Reuters
    Horses run across a meadow covered with snow in Hohenleiten near Munich, Germany. Reuters
  • A partial solar eclipse is seen through the silhouette of a bird sitting on tree branches in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Reuters
    A partial solar eclipse is seen through the silhouette of a bird sitting on tree branches in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Reuters
  • Emirati youth perform the traditional dance during the AFC Asian Cup opening ceremony at Zayed Sport City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. AP
    Emirati youth perform the traditional dance during the AFC Asian Cup opening ceremony at Zayed Sport City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. AP
  • Demonstrators clash with riot police officers in Paris, during an anti-government demonstration called by the yellow vest "Gilets Jaunes" movement. AFP
    Demonstrators clash with riot police officers in Paris, during an anti-government demonstration called by the yellow vest "Gilets Jaunes" movement. AFP
  • Demonstrators protesting against recent legislative measures introduced by the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stand outside Parliament in Budapest, Hungary. Getty
    Demonstrators protesting against recent legislative measures introduced by the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stand outside Parliament in Budapest, Hungary. Getty
  • An Indian artist from theatrical group Sai Leela Dashavatar Natya Mandal (SLDNM) prepares backstage to play the role of Lord Shiva, for the Dashavatar Play, a traditional performance of the Vishnu epic stories, during Global Kokan Festival, in Mumbai, India. EPA
    An Indian artist from theatrical group Sai Leela Dashavatar Natya Mandal (SLDNM) prepares backstage to play the role of Lord Shiva, for the Dashavatar Play, a traditional performance of the Vishnu epic stories, during Global Kokan Festival, in Mumbai, India. EPA
  • Heavy snowfall, triggering flight delays and cancellations, is seen at New Chitose Airport in Chitose, Hokkaido, northern Japan. Reuters
    Heavy snowfall, triggering flight delays and cancellations, is seen at New Chitose Airport in Chitose, Hokkaido, northern Japan. Reuters
  • People visit ice sculptures illuminated by colored lights at the Ice and Snow World during the opening ceremony of the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China. EPA
    People visit ice sculptures illuminated by colored lights at the Ice and Snow World during the opening ceremony of the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China. EPA
  • UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths talks with his aides upon his arrival to Sana airport in Sana'a, Yemen. EPA
    UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths talks with his aides upon his arrival to Sana airport in Sana'a, Yemen. EPA
  • A woman visits an exhibition of artworks by the Italian artist Michelangelo at the Old City of Panama City, Panama. EPA
    A woman visits an exhibition of artworks by the Italian artist Michelangelo at the Old City of Panama City, Panama. EPA
  • Pedestrians stand near a statue on Piazza Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale in Turin. AFP
    Pedestrians stand near a statue on Piazza Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale in Turin. AFP

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