Aug 10 in pics

Updated On Aug 12, 2011 12:28 pm IST
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Mourners carry the body of a farmer, killed by police action during a protest, before a cremation ceremony in Maval village in Pune. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mourners carry the body of a farmer, killed by police action during a protest, before a cremation ceremony in Maval village in Pune.

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South Korean models in traditional outfits pose during a fashion show on Ulleung island. The show aimed to promote the country's sovereinty on nearby islets of Dokdo claimed both by Seoul and Tokyo. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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South Korean models in traditional outfits pose during a fashion show on Ulleung island. The show aimed to promote the country's sovereinty on nearby islets of Dokdo claimed both by Seoul and Tokyo.

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The new model of Mercedes Benz "SLK 350" during its launch in New Delhi. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The new model of Mercedes Benz "SLK 350" during its launch in New Delhi.

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Australia's Miss Universe contestant Scherri-Lee Biggs parades an 'Australian National Costume' outfit she will wear at the Miss Universe final in Brazil, in Melbourne. Inspired by Australia's Kooey Swimwear, the outfit aims to reflect the country's cultural beauty and spirit. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Australia's Miss Universe contestant Scherri-Lee Biggs parades an 'Australian National Costume' outfit she will wear at the Miss Universe final in Brazil, in Melbourne. Inspired by Australia's Kooey Swimwear, the outfit aims to reflect the country's cultural beauty and spirit.

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Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) stands next to Mozambique President Armando Guebuza (L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Guebuza is in China for a 6-day official visit at the invitation of the Chinese president. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) stands next to Mozambique President Armando Guebuza (L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Guebuza is in China for a 6-day official visit at the invitation of the Chinese president.

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A police officer helps council workers to move the burned out shell of a camper, which was torched during overnight rioting and looting in the neighbourhood of Toxteth in Liverpool, northern England. British cities began to clean up shopping streets littered with debris from a night of looting by gangs of hooded youths copying the tactics of young Londoners who had rampaged through districts of the capital for three nights. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A police officer helps council workers to move the burned out shell of a camper, which was torched during overnight rioting and looting in the neighbourhood of Toxteth in Liverpool, northern England. British cities began to clean up shopping streets littered with debris from a night of looting by gangs of hooded youths copying the tactics of young Londoners who had rampaged through districts of the capital for three nights.

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Visually impaired Muslim singer Mohammed Sheik Khaja Bhai (R) and drummer Mohammed Haji Bhai (L) perform as they roam the streets of the old city in Hyderabad during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. For the past 23 years Mohammed shiek Khaja and his group have sang and played music in the streets before dawn to wake up the Muslim residents during the fasting month of Ramadan. Devout Muslims all over the world fast from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Visually impaired Muslim singer Mohammed Sheik Khaja Bhai (R) and drummer Mohammed Haji Bhai (L) perform as they roam the streets of the old city in Hyderabad during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. For the past 23 years Mohammed shiek Khaja and his group have sang and played music in the streets before dawn to wake up the Muslim residents during the fasting month of Ramadan. Devout Muslims all over the world fast from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Mexico players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out of their U-20 World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Cameroon in Pereira, Colombia. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mexico players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out of their U-20 World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Cameroon in Pereira, Colombia.

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A police officer searches a man as members of the community march to reclaim their streets in Enfield, North London. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A police officer searches a man as members of the community march to reclaim their streets in Enfield, North London.

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Mozambican President Armando Guebuza inspects the guard of honour during an official welcoming ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mozambican President Armando Guebuza inspects the guard of honour during an official welcoming ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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A devotee paints his face with motor oil to fulfil a promise he made for an answered prayer as he takes part in festivities honouring the capital's patron saint, Santo Domingo of Guzman, in Managua. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A devotee paints his face with motor oil to fulfil a promise he made for an answered prayer as he takes part in festivities honouring the capital's patron saint, Santo Domingo of Guzman, in Managua.

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Inmate Raira Paixao waves to the crowd after being elected as Miss Penitentiary 2011 during the beauty contest at the Women's Prison of Brasilia, Brazil. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Inmate Raira Paixao waves to the crowd after being elected as Miss Penitentiary 2011 during the beauty contest at the Women's Prison of Brasilia, Brazil.

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Senator Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, speaks to supporters at her recall election results party at Shully's in Thiensville, Wisconsin. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Senator Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, speaks to supporters at her recall election results party at Shully's in Thiensville, Wisconsin.

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England's Tim Bresnan celebrates taking the wicket of India's Rahul Dravid for 22 during the first day of their third Test match at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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England's Tim Bresnan celebrates taking the wicket of India's Rahul Dravid for 22 during the first day of their third Test match at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England.

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India's Sachin Tendulkar leaves the field after losing his wicket to England's Stuart Broad, not pictured, on the first day of their third Test match at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, England. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's Sachin Tendulkar leaves the field after losing his wicket to England's Stuart Broad, not pictured, on the first day of their third Test match at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, England.

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Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats during the first day of the third Test against England at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats during the first day of the third Test against England at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England.

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A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the historic 140 years old Reeves furniture shop in Croydon, south of London, following riots in the area. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the historic 140 years old Reeves furniture shop in Croydon, south of London, following riots in the area.

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A man believed to have taken part in the recent riots in London leaves Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in east London. The court is one of four in London processing hundreds of people charged in connection with the recent riots in the city. Meanwhile, Prime Minister David authorised the use of water cannon for the first time outside Northern Ireland. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man believed to have taken part in the recent riots in London leaves Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in east London. The court is one of four in London processing hundreds of people charged in connection with the recent riots in the city. Meanwhile, Prime Minister David authorised the use of water cannon for the first time outside Northern Ireland.

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Spanish matador Ivan Fandino is pushed to the ground by a bull during a bullfight at the Begona Festival in Gijon, northern Spain. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Spanish matador Ivan Fandino is pushed to the ground by a bull during a bullfight at the Begona Festival in Gijon, northern Spain.

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A malnourished and dehydrated child lies on a bed in Banadir hospital in Mogadishu. The United Nations says about 3.6 million people are at risk of starvation in Somalia as well as about 12 million people across the Horn of Africa region, including in Ethiopia and Kenya. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A malnourished and dehydrated child lies on a bed in Banadir hospital in Mogadishu. The United Nations says about 3.6 million people are at risk of starvation in Somalia as well as about 12 million people across the Horn of Africa region, including in Ethiopia and Kenya.

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A man with a torch walks in the Natur Eis Palast (Nature Ice Palace) inside the Hintertuxer Glacier in the Austrian province of Tyrol . The glacier is located in the Zillertal Alps at the "Gefrorene Wand" (Frozen Wall) summit on 3288 meters (10787 feet). expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man with a torch walks in the Natur Eis Palast (Nature Ice Palace) inside the Hintertuxer Glacier in the Austrian province of Tyrol . The glacier is located in the Zillertal Alps at the "Gefrorene Wand" (Frozen Wall) summit on 3288 meters (10787 feet).

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A man walks past a boarded up shop in Streatham, south London. Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday "a fightback is under way" to restore law and order to Britain's streets despite rioting, looting and arson by gangs of youths spreading from London to other cities. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man walks past a boarded up shop in Streatham, south London. Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday "a fightback is under way" to restore law and order to Britain's streets despite rioting, looting and arson by gangs of youths spreading from London to other cities.

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Sikhs gather outside the Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Southall to guard the area against looters. A similar watch was organised in West Bromwich town near Birmingham. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sikhs gather outside the Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Southall to guard the area against looters. A similar watch was organised in West Bromwich town near Birmingham.

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Riot police patrol Manchester city centre after trouble on Market street. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Riot police patrol Manchester city centre after trouble on Market street.

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Colombia's player Pedro Franco (C) celebrates after scoring against Costa Rica during their FIFA Under-20 World Cup football match held at the Nemesio Camacho stadium in Bogota. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Colombia's player Pedro Franco (C) celebrates after scoring against Costa Rica during their FIFA Under-20 World Cup football match held at the Nemesio Camacho stadium in Bogota.

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A currency trader reacts in front of a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index in Seoul, South Korea. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A currency trader reacts in front of a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index in Seoul, South Korea.

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Inmates react as the winner of the Miss Penitentiary beauty contest is announced at the Women's Prison of Brasilia, Brazil. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Inmates react as the winner of the Miss Penitentiary beauty contest is announced at the Women's Prison of Brasilia, Brazil.

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