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Slideshow: Easter in Gdynia for NATO-SNMG1

Six ships from the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (NATO-SNMG1) entering the Polish port of Gdynia for a working visit. The NATO-SNMG1 vessels include a US destroyer, four frigates…

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Photostory: The ‘Madruga’ processions in Seville

Detail of the image of the statue known as the Christ of Health during the Gypsies' Brotherhood procession held during the so called 'Madruga' (lit. Small Hours) in Seville, Spain.…

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Photostory: Maundy Thursday in Malaga

Spanish Legionaries carry the statue of Christ of the Good Death in preparation for its procession in Malaga, Spain. Legionaries carry the Christ to its "tronos" or throne before the…

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Photo Story – Indonesian election workers carrying ballot boxes to remote villages

Indonesian election workers carry ballot boxes as they cross a river to deliver them to remote villages in Maros, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, 16 April 2019. Indonesia is set to hold…

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Photostory: Prestigious prize for EPA’s staff photographer in Syria

EPA's staff photographer in Syria, Mohammed Badra, was awarded 2nd prize in the 'Spot News - Stories' category in the World Press Photo 2019 Contest for his photo story 'Syria, No…

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Slideshow: The Milan Design Week

Photos from the Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy that opened on the 9th April and ends Sunday 14 April. During the Milan Design Week the latest trends and…

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Photostory: Scala Santa returns to original beauty

Worshippers attend the extraordinary opening after the restoration of the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) at San Giovanni in Laterano Dome in Rome. The Scala Santa were brought to light…

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Slideshow: The Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai

A guest in a costume attends the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The MEFCC is held annually ever since…

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Where there’s conflict, let us bring peace

Pope Francis bends to kiss the feet of the South Sudan President President Salva Kiir Mayardit (2-R) alongside other leaders gathered by him for the peace initiative, at the Vatican…

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Slideshow: Singapore announces trials for air taxis

The Volocopter 2X, an electric helicopter with 18 rotor blades made by the German company Volocopter, at the Rotorcraft Asia trade show being held at the Changi Exhibition Centre in…

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Slideshow: Anti-terror drill in Jakarta

An Indonesian naval anti-terror team display their skills during an anti-terror drill in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indonesian military are preparing to secure the country for the upcoming general elections on…

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Photo Story : Animals in Hanover Zoo get Easter treats

Meerkats inspect a cardboard egg containing Easter goodies at the zoo in Hanover, northern Germany, 08 April 2019. With temperatures of almost 20 degrees Celsius animals and visitors of the…

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Pope Francis inaugurates new Parish in San Giulio, Rome

Pope Francis’ visit to the parish of San Giulio Papa, in the neighbourhood of Monteverde, was marked especially by his meetings with various groups of parishioners. Vatican News reports that…

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Anti-Austerity protests in Buenos Aires

Thousands of demonstrators marched through the Argentine capital Buenos Aires to protest President Mauricio Macri's austerity measures, turning up the heat on his government six months ahead of general elections.…

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Ukrainian elections – Cartoon

The cartoon on Ukrainian elections was first published on POLITICO.eu, Belgium, April 6, 2019 | By Rytis Daukantas via Politico

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A not really appreciated sacrifice – Cartoon

Cartoon was first published in The New York Times, U.S., March 29, 2019 | By Chappatte Via Politico

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Rwanda’s war child – 25 years since the genocide

The clothes of children who were killed as they sought refuge inside the church during the 1994 genocide, are displayed at a memorial site next to Nyarubuye Catholic church in…

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Photostory: ‘Energy Observer’ arrives in Amsterdam

'Energy Observer', the hydrogen and solar powered self-fueling catamaran, Friday arrived in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Amsterdam is one of Energy Observer's planned 101 ports of call on its trip around…

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Photo Story -Panda Independence

A woman looks at a painting entitled 'Panda Independence' by Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel displayed at La Galerie Paris 1839 in Hong Kong, China, 30 March 2019 (issued 03…

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Photo Story – Nepal mourns its dead after massive storm in Bara and Parsa

Nepalese woman Kunti Devi mourns in front of dead body of her daughter at Bhaluhi village in Bara District, Nepal, 01 April 2019. At least 27 people have died and…

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Photo Story – Cholera outbreak in Yemen

A Yemeni child stands near a sewage swamp covered with waste at a neighborhood, creating a high-risk environment for cholera, amid a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak, in Sana'a, Yemen, 01…

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Photo Story – Earth Hour in Rio de Janeiro

A photograph taken with a drone of the Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro after the Earth Hour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 March 2019. The Christ the…

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On this day in 2019 the UK was meant to leave the EU

Since the invocation of the now-famous Article 50 by Britain two years ago, a section of Leave voters has been advocating to declare March 29th a national holiday. Today, there…

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Bansky marks ‘Brexit Day’ through artwork named Devolved Parliament

On what would have been the eve of Brexit Day, a Banksy artwork depicting politicians in the House of Commons as chimpanzees has been put on display “to mark Brexit day”. The graffiti artist’s…

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Photo Story: Neighbourly Hugs and Consolation amidst terror

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hug as they meet for bilateral talks following the National Remembrance Service for those killed in the Al…

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Six die in high-rise building in Bangladesh

Photo Story : Firefighters rescue people from a burning high-rise building in Banani area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28 March 2019. According to the local media reports, at least six persons,…

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Photo Story – Middle East Turmoil

Personal items inside a damaged car near a house that suffered a direct hit from a missile reportedly fired by militant groups from the Gaza Strip in Moshav Mishmeret near…

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Photo Story: England honours Gordon Banks

The England team honours the late Gordon Banks at the beginning of the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifier soccer match between England and Czech Republic in London, Britain, 22 March 2019.…

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Photo Story : Mourning Idai Cyclone deadly aftermath

A girl takes shelter at Agostinho Neto School after the passage of Cyclone Idai, in Beira City, central Mozambique, 22 March 2019. Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi issued a national emergency…

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The Human Fern

In the aftermath of the Christchurch terror attack, a reimagined version of a famous New Zealand symbol has garnered plenty of online attention. Australian cartoonist Pat Campbell, who works for…

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Photo Story: Dumbo Premiere in Paris

US film director Tim Burton poses during the photocall at the premiere of his film 'Dumbo' in Paris, France, 18 March 2019. Dumbo is released in France on 27 March…

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Photo Story – Submerged faith – North Macedonia

A long exposure image shows star trails from the abandoned submerged orthodox church of St. Nicholas without roof, submerged in the Mavrovo Lake, near Mavrovi Anovi, North Macedonia, 17 March…

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Photo Story – Pakistani Christians mourning Muslims killed in Christchurch

Pakistani Christians minority light candles during a gathering to honor the nine Pakistani victims of mass shooting in Christchurch, in Karachi, Pakistan, 18 March 2019. A gunman killed 50 worshippers…

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Photo Story – Central Asian goat dragging horse game Kok-Boru in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz horsemen participate in the traditional Central Asian sport of Kok-Boru (goat dragging), a competition held as part of the Navruz celebrations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 18 March 2019. Kok-Boru is…

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Photo Story – Father and son, murdered

A man shows pictures of Pakistanis Naeem Rashid (L) and his son Talha Naeem who were killed in shooting at a Mosque in Christchurch, during a gathering in Lahore, Pakistan,…

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Photo Story – Russians demand change

Woman attends an opposition rally in Moscow, Russia 17 March 2019. The rally is timed to the 28th anniversary of referendum on preservation of the USSR (which took place 17…

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Photo Story – Royal St. Patrick’s Day Cheers

Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William the Duke Cambidge, Colonel of the Irish Guards, during their visit to present shamrocks to members of the Irish Guards, at the…

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SlideShow – Burial Service held for victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash

A burial service for the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 March 2019. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 carrying…

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New Zealand – In Christchurch, Jesus wept

In a Facebook post, Malta's Education Ombudsman Charles Caruana Carabez expresses his thoughts, on the tragic events in New Zealand, in his own way through the selection of words, choice…

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Photo Story – End Terrorism – Saying it with the sand

A general view of a sand sculpture created by Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik (unseen) to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack at Christchurch in New Zealand,…

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Photo Story – Our Future in Your Hands #FridayForFuture

A young boy takes part in a demonstration against climate change during a Friday Global Climate Strike in Parliament Square in London, Britain, 15 March 2019. Students across the world…

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Photo Story – Dutch Princess Beatrix participates in national voluntary event

Dutch Princess Beatrix helps cleaning music instruments at the Instrument depot Foundation Leerorkest in Huizen, The Netherlands, 15 March 2019. Members of the Dutch royal family took part in the…

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Photo Story – Alvin and the Chipmunks unveil star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Alvin and the Chipmunks pose for the photographers after the unveiling of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in Hollywood, California, USA, 14 March 2019. They received the…

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Photo Story – Portrait of a driver

German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Scuderia Ferrari poses during a portrait session ahead of the 2019 Formula One Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix…

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Photo Story: Queen – The Origin of a Legend

A person visits the photographic exhibition 'Queen: the origin of a legend' by British photographer Mick Rock at the Cuatro Caminos Museum Photo in Mexico City, 13 March 2019. More…

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Photo Story – El Nino causes low water supply in Philippines

A Filipino waters plants in a field within view of of Makati's financial district skyline in Taguig City, Philippines, 14 March 2019. According to reports, low water supply brought by…

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Photo Story – Iranian Assembly of Experts meets

Iranian clerics hold the annual meeting of the Assembly of Experts in Tehran, Iran, 12 March 2019. The assembly is the highest clergy body in the country which is even…

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Photo Story – Space launch preparation at Baikonur Cosmodrom

Tourists watch the installation of the Soyuz booster rocket with Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft being rolled out to the launch pad by train at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, 12 March 2019.…

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Photo Story – Philippine draught

A Filipino boy takes a bath inside a water container along a street in Manila, Philippines, 12 March 2019. Philippine government advised the public to conserve water due to low…

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Do dogs want their ‘woof’ on Brexit?

Campaigners from "Wooferendum" have one thing to say about Brexit — it's a dog's dinner. The group served up "porky pies" and Eton Mess to dozens of canines dressed in…

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Quote of The Day – Monday

An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life is dragging your back with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great. So just…

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Slideshow: The Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy

A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. At least 35 nationalities were among the dead. It was not…

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Photo Story – Protestors demand investigation on embezzlement of funds in Ukraine

Activists and supporters of Ukrainian nationalist parties glue stickers depicting pigs to the policemen during their rally near the Presidential Office in Kiev, Ukraine, 09 March 2019. The protesters are…

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Photo Story -Protests in Gaza

Palestinian protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a Palestinian flag during clashes after Friday protests near the border between Israel and Gaza Strip, east Gaza, 08 March 2019. Young,…

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Photo Story – End of Winter in Muranovo, Russia

A man climbs on a wooden post as he takes part in competitions during the Maslenitsa celebration, marking the end of winter in Muranovo, outside Moscow, Russia, 09 March 2019.…

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Photo Story – Plastic as Art

A woman lies on the floor to look at an installation by Pascale Marthine Tayou made of plastic bags at The Armory Show, an annual art fair, in New York,…

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Cartoon Selection – Trump’s #MeToo

First published on POLITICO.com, U.S., March 7, 2019 | By Matt Wuerker

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