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Photo Story: The Festival of Lights in Berlin

The Oberbaumbruecke bridge is illuminated by colourful images during the 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany. Berlin's famous landmarks are being projected with artworks of lights from 11 to 20…

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Photo Story: The annual festival Colours of Autumn in Moscow

An elderly woman wearing a protective mask looks at the flowers during the annual festival Colours of Autumn in the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University in Moscow. More than…

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Photo Story: Christie’s to auction Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton

The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex can be seen displayed in the auction house Christies's in New York, New York, USA. The skeleton is 67 million years old and was…

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Photo Story: Mexico celebrates beginning of independence amid coronavirus pandemic

Fireworks explode over Zocalo Square during the ceremony of the Cry of Dolores, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on the evening of the 15 September 2020. Lopez…

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Photo Story: Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama

A woman holds a child in her arms as winds from Hurricane Sally's approach blow by her on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA. The eye of category 2…

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Photo Story: The Pope stresses need to care for each other

Photos provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis (R) exchanges his zucchetto with a faithful on the occasion of this morning's general audience which took place in the courtyard…

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Photo Story: Danish and German air forces exercise on the beaches of Denmark

A German Air Force's Transall C-160 approaches for landing at the beach at Lakolk on Roemoe Island, Denmark. The Danish and the German Air Forces conducted take-off and landing exercises…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Indiana, USA

Some of the 355 wind turbines that make up the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm spaced in corn and soybean fields near Fowler, Indiana, USA. Indiana is home to numerous large…

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Photo Story – Floods in Misrata, Libya

Photos Libya Observer

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Photo Story: ‘Umbrella Road’ advertises car-free city center in Bad Mergentheim

Colourful umbrellas hang above a street in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, 14 September 2020. According to the city of Bad Mergentheim (Main-Tauber-Kreis), the approximately 80 colourful umbrellas hanging up are supposed…

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Photo Story: Kite festival in St. Petersburg

People enjoy the kite festival that was held over the weekend in the 300th anniversary Park in St. Petersburg, Russia. Via EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV

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Photo Story: Forest fires in Galicia, Spain

Firefighters try to extinguish one of the forest fires that originated in Cualedro, Ourense, northern Spain. Over 2,250 hectares have been burnt with more than eleven forest fires in three…

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Photo Story: Scala Philharmonic gives concert in Piazza del Duomo in Milan

Moments from the concert of the Scala Philharmonic conducted by Riccardo Chailly, Milan, Italy, on the evening of Sunday 13 September 2020. It is the first concert in the square…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Solina, Poland

A view of the heart of shrubs in a meadow by Lake Myczkowieckie in Solina, south east Poland. The owner of one local resorts, created this heart to commemorate his…

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Photo Story: Candles project for Germany’s Covid-19 victims

Gertrud Schop lights candles in the shape of a cross and the outline of Germany with one candle dedicated to each of the German Covid-19-related victims, in Zella-Mehlis, Germany. Schop…

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Iran, Photo StoryIran

Photo Story: Photos from the Iranian military exercises in Gulf and Oman Sea

Handout photos made available by Iranian Army official website of military exercise in Persian Gulf, near strategic strait of Hormuz, southern Iran, 12 September 2020. Saturday was the last day…

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Photo Story: Cordoba Royal Stables reopen after COVID-19

Two trainers of Cordoba Royal Stables in action during a nightly show, in Cordoba southern Spain, 11 September 2020. Cordoba Royal Stables were closed for 6 months due to the…

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Photo Story: Protests during the anniversary of the Pinochet coup in Chile

A person is detained by police during a protest on the 47th anniversary of the coup and the start of the dictatorship, at Plaza Italia, in Santiago, Chile, 11 September…

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India, Photo StoryFrance, India

Photo Story: French Rafale induction ceremony in India

Handout photos made available by the Office of PRO (Defence) Directorate of Public Relations Ministry of Defence, Government of India, showing a French-made Rafale fighter arriving for its induction ceremony at…

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Photo Story: At least three injured in explosion near hotel in China

Rescuers work at the scene of explosion near a hotel in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, 11 September 2020. According to media reports, an explosion near a hotel in the Doumen district…

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Photo Story: Аnti-government protests continue in Bulgaria

A man holds national flag during an anti-government protest held in front of the Parliament building in Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 September 2020. Hundreds of demonstrators once again gathered in the…

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Photo Story: Flagship Rolling Stones Store opens in London

A staff member poses browsing goods for the British Band 'The Rolling Stones' during a media-call for the 'RS No. 9 Carnaby' store in London, Britain. 'RS No. 9 Carnaby'…

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Photo Story: Archaeologist uncover a burial complex in the necropolis of Saqqara

Photos made available by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, showing the discovery of an ancient burial shaft at a necropolis some 19 miles south of Cairo, Egypt. A…

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Photo Story: Wreckage of sunken German warship ‘Karlsruhe’ found in Norway

Photos made available by Statnett, the Norwegian state owned enterprise responsible for owning, operating and constructing the stem power grid in Norway, on 10 September 2020 shows a picture taken…

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Photo Story: 200 years of stock trading in Frankfurt

The first share certificate is displayed ahead of the Opening Bell on the trading floor at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange during the celebration of 200 years of stock trading in…

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Photo Story: Getting the message across in Hungary

Protective face masks worn by the four allegoric statues emblematic of technical sciences at the main entrance of the Budapest University of Technology (BME) in Budapest, Hungary. Via EPA-EFE/BME/Janos Philip

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Photo Story: Selfie Masks against the coronavirus in Tel Aviv

'Selfie masks' - custom made protective face masks printed from face photos - with a slogan (in Hebrew) reading: 'Follow the instructions and also the look' at a shopping stand…

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Photo Story: Forest fire in Oliveira de Frades, Portugal

A child inside a car near a forest fire in Oliveira de Frades, northern Portugal. This forest fire mobilized 327 firemen, 103 land vehicles and 8 airplanes. People watch a…

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Photo Story: Malta Commemorates Victory Day

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Siofok, Hungary

Bathers enjoying a hot summer day in Siofok, Hungary.

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Photo story: Schools open in Croatia

Students wearing face masks sit in their class at school in Zagreb, Croatia, 07 September 2020. Croatian authorities decided to open all schools despite of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic situation in…

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Photo story: School year starts in some Spanish regions

Workers help to sanitize children's hands at the entrance of Aldapeta Maria Ikastetxea school in San Sebastian city, northern Spain, at the first day of the school year, 07 September…

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Photo Story: VOC ship Amsterdam leaves for overhaul

With the help of tugboats, the VOC (Dutch East India Company) ship Amsterdam leaves its place next to the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in the night from 06…

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Photo Story: Ancient tombs and relics found in North Korea

An undated photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) show scenes from two tombs recently unearthed in South Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The tombs are believed…

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Photo Story: Scenes from the historical ‘Regata Storica’ in Venice

A parade of gondolas cross the Grand Canal during the traditional 'Regata Storica' (Historical Regatta), the main event in the annual 'Voga alla Veneta' (lit.: Rowing in the Venetian style)…

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Photo Story: The Camper trade fair Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf

A collection of photos from the camping trade fair 'Caravan Salon' in Duesseldorf, Germany. The 'Caravan Salon' trade show is the first major public exhibition in Germany after the Corona…

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Photo Story: International flights resume in Nigeria

Airport officials check passengers' travel documents on arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International airport in Lagos, Nigeria. After a five-month closure of the Nigerian airports to international flights to curb…

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Photo Story: Unity EXPO 30 years – 30 days in Potsdam, Germany

Long strips of fabric in the colours of the German national flag are seen stretched as part of an installation at the old city canal in Potsdam, Germany. The installation…

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Photo Story: International Transversal Culture Festival in Oviedo

The main entrance of the La Vega Old Weapons Factory is decorated with giant tentacles in Oviedo, Asturias, on the occasion of the first edition of the International Festival of…

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Photo Story: Fire on MT New Diamond extinguished

A handout photo made available by the Sri Lankan Air Force Media shows the coast guard ships and fireboats battling to extinguish the fire on the Panama-flagged crude oil vessel MT New Diamond off…

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Photo Story: White Night Festival in Riga

People view a 3-D installation named 'Museum of the Moon' by British artist Luke Jerram during the fifteenth White Night Festival in Riga, Latvia on Saturday evening. White Night in…

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EPA’s Eye in The Sky: Umbria, Italy

A view of the fields offering a breathtaking flowering landscape considered unique in the world in Castelluccio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy.

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Photo Gallery: Children, Masks, Distancing starring in the 77th Edition of the Venice Film Festival

Most of the movie fans attending this year’s Venice Film Festival haven’t been inside a theater for months. The 77th edition of the festival, which opened Wednesday and runs through…

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Cartoon – The real digital divide

First published in The Charlotte Observer, U.S., September 1, 2020 | By Kevin Siers Via POLITICO

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Photo Story: People start to prepare for Christmas in the Philippines

A Santa Claus figure with a face mask and a face shield is displayed at a store in Manila, Philippines. The Philippines starts Christmas earlier than most nations, with celebrations…

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Photo Story: Spectacular drone show in St. Petersburg

People watch a light show ‘Peaceful sky-drone show' dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the center of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday evening…

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Photo Story: The 6th International Army Games 2020 in Russia

Photo from the 6th International Army Games 2020 in the town of Murom, Russia, 02 September 2020. The 6th International Army Games 2020 is held from 23 August till 05…

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Photo Story: Typhoon Maysak hits South Korea

A wind power generator is damaged by strong winds from the powerful Typhoon Maysak, in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, 03 September 2020. The Japanese coastguard has rescued one…

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Australia, Photo StoryAustralia

Photo Story: Australia’s Navy ship built in Spain departs towards Australia

The first of two Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR), designed and built by Spanish company Navantia for Australia's Navy, departs from Navantia's shipyard in Ferrol city, north-western Spain, towards Garden…

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Photo Story: Schools in Spain use stamp to remind children to wash hands

A boy shows a stamp resembling a smiling Coronavirus on his hand in the coastal city of Alicante, eastern Spain. The 'Kids Stamp' is made of a special ink that…

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Hungary, Photo StoryHungary, Weather

Photo Story: Stormy weather in Hungary

Lightning bolts illuminate the sky during a morning storm over Salgotarjan, Hungary. Via EPA-EFE/Peter Komka

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Maggia Valley, Switzerland

People enjoying the warm weather and swim in the Maggia River in the Maggia Valley near Ponte Brolla in the Ticino, Switzerland. Via EPA-EFE/Alessandro Crinari

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Iran, Photo StoryAshura Day

PhotoStory – Iran’s Ashura celebration

An Iranian Shiite Muslim girl wearing face mask attends the Tasua (ninth day of Muharram) mourning ceremony, ahead of Ashura Day, at the Tehran's university Tehran, Iran, 29 August 2020. The…

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PhotoStory – Tour de France

Slovakian rider Peter Sagan (R) of the Bora-Hansgrohe team wears the best sprinter's green jersey during the 2nd stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race…

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Belarus, Photo StoryBelarus

Photo Story : Power to the people

Belarus woman speaks with policemen during a protest rally against the results of the presidential elections, in Minsk, Belarus, 30 August 2020. Opposition protests in Belarus continue against alleges poll-rigging…

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