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Photo Story: Protests in Tbilisi

Georgian opposition supporters protest in front of Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on the evening of 25 June 2019. The protesters demand the resignation of the interior minister Giorgi…

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Photo Story – Elephant cools off in heatwave – Berlin

An Asian elephant holds a water hose with his trunk in order to refresh himself with water in the Berlin Zoo, Berlin, Germany, 25 June 2019. According to forecast, the…

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Photo Story – Former US President Barack Obama on vacation with George Clooney on Como Lake

US President Barack Obama with US actor George Clooney ( on a speedboat on vacation on Como Lake, Cernobbio, northern Italy, 23 June 2019. EPA-EFE/MATTEO BAZZI

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Photo Story: The Summit of of the Two Shores

French President Emmanuel Macron poses with foreign ministers of Spain, Italy, Portugal, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, Malta, France and the members of civil society after the 'Summit of the…

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Photo Story: Presidents reunion

(L-R) The EU Commission President and Former President Jose Manuel Barroso, Jacques Santer, Jean-Claude Juncker, Romano Prodi and World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy, pose for a photo…

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Photo Story: Train accident in Bangladesh

People stand near a derailed passenger train of Upaban Express at Moulavi Bazars bridge Kulaura in Sylhet district, Bangladesh, 24 June 2019. Reports state five people were killed and over…

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Photo Story: The first anniversary from the Thailand cave rescue

Members of the Wild Boar soccer team, who were rescued from the Tham Luang cave, offer flowers and fruits to honor a statue of retired Thai Navy Seal Officer…

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Photo Story: Saint John’s Eve in Spain

Candles sit on steps during a vigil held on occasion of Saint John's Eve in Cordoba, Spain, 23 June 2019 (issued 24 June 2019). The San Juan Fiesta (Saint John's…

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Hamilton wins French Formula One Grand Prix

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG GP is on his way to win the 2019 French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet,…

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Corporate Dispatch – Photos of the Day

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Photo Story – Kirchentag (Church Day)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf attend the German Protestant Kirchentag (Church Day) in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2019. The 37th German Protestant Church…

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Photo Story – Tattoo Festival Prague

A tattoo artist works on a client's shoulder during the 21st International Tattoo Convention in Prague, Czech Republic, 22 June 2019. About 85 tattoo studios from all over the world…

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Cartoon – Tienamen

First published in De Volkskrant, The Netherlands, June 18, 2019 By Schot Via Politico

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Photo Story: The Day of Memory and Sorrow in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexandrovsky Garden near the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia, 22 June 2019.…

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Photo Story: Mad Hatter

Melinda Mandla dressed in cosplay as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, poses for a photograph during the Sydney Supanova Comic Con and Gaming Expo 2019 at Sydney Showground…

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Photo Story: Seven-storey building collapses in Cambodia

A Cambodian rescue team performs search and rescue duties at the site of a collapsed building at a construction site in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, 22 June 2019. A new…

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Photo Story: Sculptured in Sand

Sand sculptures are on display at the 13th International Sands Sculpture Festival in Jelgava, Latvia. The theme of this year's festival is 'Ancient World'. 15 artists from eight countries…

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Photo Story: Elton John gets top French award

Sir Elton John, a newly awarded Legion of Honor, France's highest award, pinned to his suit, joined a call Friday by French President Emmanuel Macron to fund AIDS research and…

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Photo Story: Firefight in Jalisco

Members of federal forces face off with an armed group after the murder of a police officer in the municipality of Tlajomulco, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, 21…

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Photo Story: 63 persons saved off Almeria in Spain

Sixty-three persons arrive on a Spanish sea rescue boat after being rescued while sailing on two small canoes on the Alboran Sea, in Almeria, southeastern Spain on the night of…

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Photo Story: Canis Lupus

A Grey Wolf (canis lupus) is seen in his corral at the Moritzburg Wildpark near Moritzburg, Germany, 21 June 2019. According to German Wolf observatory Federation there live in German…

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Photo Story: Protests in Albania

Riot police throws pepper spray on supporters of the Albanian opposition during a protest in Shkoder, Albania. Opposition has called to boycott the local election process on 30 June. Photo:…

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Photo Story – Going home

Olmoti and Jasiri, black rhinos, play in enclosure at Safari Park in Dvur Kralove nad Labem, Czech Republic, 19 June 2019 (issued 20 June 2019). Three black rhinos (Diceros bicornis…

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Photo Story – Mens’ wear collection – 2019

A model presents creations by Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 19 June 2019. The presentation of the Spring/Summer 2020 menswear collections runs…

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Photo Story – Members of the Italian emergency services with dogs work at the site of a building collapse in Gorizia

Members of the Italian emergency services with dogs work at the site of a building collapse in Gorizia, nothern Italy, 20 June 2019. The victims have been found under the…

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Photo Story – Leaving…

British acting Prime Minister Theresa May and former prime minister David Cameron leave after a service of thanksgiving for the life and work of former Cabinet Secretary Lord Heywood in…

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Photo Story – Presidential audience – Russia

A visitor in a bar watches on television Russian president Vladimir Putin answering peoples questions during a live broadcasted call-in conference, Podolsk, outside Moscow, Russia, 20 June 2019. During the…

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Photo Story – Graduation Ceremony

Several new policemen, of Catalan regional Mossos d'Esquadra Police, throw their caps after their graduation ceremony in Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 19 June 2019. A total of 804…

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Photo Story – Hunger Strike

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of imprisoned, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks to a TV reporter outside the Iranian Embassy in London, Britain, 19 June 2019. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has begun a new hunger…

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PhotoStory – Ryanair aircraft operated by Malta Air spotted in Stansted airport

Aeronews published photos of what probably is the first Ryanair aircraft at Stansted airport, operated by the newly set up Malta Air. The 9H-QAC Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was formerly registered as…

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Photo Story – Campaign Trail – Turkey

Turkish Republican People's Party 'CHP' candidate for Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu cheers with his supporters after his repeated election campaign rally in Istanbul, Turkey, 19 June 2019. According to media…

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Photo Story: The Melting Sea of Ice

A handout photo made available by the Danish Meteorological Institute (Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut, DMI) on 19 June 2019 shows dogs hauling a sled through meltwater on coastal sea ice…

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Two orangutang released into the wild from the rehabilitation station after having lost original habitat

Rere a four and half year old Sumatran Orangutang hangs from a tree after being released into the wild from a cage at the Sumatran Orangutang Conservation Program (SOCP) Reintroduction…

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Photo Story : Presidential salute

Portugal's President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa waves to the people during a tram ride in Lisbon, Portugal, 18 June 2019. Austria´s President arrived for a two-day official visit to Portugal.…

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Photo Story – Buddhist Monks attend annual meeting

A Buddhist monk takes a photo with a mobile phone during the annual meeting of the Buddha Dhamma Parahita Foundation in Yangon, Myanmar, 17 June 2019. Hundreds of Buddhist monks…

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Photo Story – Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

A man with chains in his hands and a Nicaraguan flag participates in a mass of thanksgiving for the release of what the opposition considers 'political prisoners' at the Metropolitan…

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Woody Allen in Concert

Filmmaker Woody Allen plays the clarinet while accompanied by the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, during a concert at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, Spain, 16 June 2019. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL…

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On this day, in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in the US from France

On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after…

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Cartoon : Gulf Fire

First published in De Volkskrant, The Netherlands, June 14, 2019 | By Schot via POLITICO/ De Volkskrant

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Photo Story – Puppy Eyes

Seal pups swim in a pool in the shelter for abandoned seals in Norddeich, northern Germany, 14 June 2019. The shelter houses pups that were found along North Sea beaches.…

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Photo Story – Women on Strike

A general aerial view taken with a drone shows women protest during a nationwide women's strike in Lausanne, Switzerland, 14 June 2019. Over 40'000 people gathered for the protest in…

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Cartoon – To Brexit and Beyond

First published on POLITICO.eu, Belgium, June 15, 2019 | By Rytis Daukantas

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Photo Story : The stride

Water buffaloes walk with The Dairy (Die Meierei) in the background on the Peacock Island in Berlin, Germany, 13 June 2019. The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) has…

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Photo Story: A plane spotter’s celebration for the 70th anniversary of Berlin Airlift

A series of photos taken during the celebrations during a plane spotter day at the German Air Force's airfield in Jagel, northern Germany for the 70th anniversary of the…

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Photo Story: The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Velikie Luki, Russia

Hot air balloons fly over Lovat River during the 24th International Balloon Meet in Velikie Luki, Pskov region, Russia 11 June 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV

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Photo Story : Fire burns over 200 hectares of trees in El Perello

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire inside a tree during a forest fire in El Perello, Catalonia, Spain, 11 June 2019. The fire, now under control, has burnt a…

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Photo Story : Haiti protests

Demonstrators roam the streets in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 10 June 2019. The capital of Haiti was almost paralyzed after a strike was called by the opposition to demand the resignation of…

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Photo Story : Hungary’s deadly shipwreck

A crane places the wreckage of the sightseeing boat on a transporting barge at Margaret Bridge, the scene of the fatal boat accident in Budapest, Hungary, 11 June 2019. The…

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Photo Story – Fire fighters in NYC

New York firefighters respond to the scene where a helicopter was reported to have crash landed on top of Equitable Building (Background) in midtown Manhattan, New York, USA, 10 June…

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Photo story – Weddings photos in Vietnam

Vietnamese couple standing on an old bunker poses for their wedding photos, at the highest point of Hai Van Pass, Vietnam. Hai Van Pass is around 21 km long mountain…

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Photo Story : Maypole climbing in Germany

Competitors perform acrobatics on the maypole in Rottenstuben, Germany, 10 June 2019. Climbing the 25-meter-high maypole is a 47-year-old tradition and is said to have been started by young men…

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Photo Story – Launch

Britain's Secretary of State for Environment Michael Gove launches his bid to become the leader of the Conservative Party in central London, Britain, 10 June 2019. The deadline for candidates…

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Photo Story : Exhaustion…

Kevin Krawietz (L) and Andreas Mies of Germany react after winning the Men’s doubles final match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 08 June…

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Photo Story – Almadraba (Spain)

Several fisherman take action in the 'levanta' or raise of the net as they perform the traditional tuna fishing art called 'almadraba' at sea near the coast in Barbate, Cadiz,…

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Photo Story – Anti Cruise Protest

Activists try to prevent Holland America's cruise liner MS Zuiderdam from entering the port of Kiel, Germany, 09 June 2019. According to reports, some 50 people tried to block the…

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Photo Story: The San Isidro Bullfighting Fair

The torero or diestro Roman Collado is gored by a bull during the San Isidro Bullfighting Fair, Madrid, Spain. This is considered the most popular and important bullfighting fair in the world.…

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Photo Story: Spain’s El Rocio pilgrimage

Faithful carry the Virgin of El Rocio after the traditional 'jumping the fence' for its procession at El Rocio Virgin Shrine, in the village of El Rocio Andalusia, Spain, early…

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