August 13: Day in pics

Updated On Aug 14, 2012 11:13 am IST
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Supporters of Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi chant while carrying posters of him in front of the presidential palace in Cairo. Mursi dismissed Cairo's two top generals and quashed a military order that had curbed the new leader's powers, in a move that further stamped his authority on the country and its army. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Supporters of Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi chant while carrying posters of him in front of the presidential palace in Cairo. Mursi dismissed Cairo's two top generals and quashed a military order that had curbed the new leader's powers, in a move that further stamped his authority on the country and its army. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

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A Free Syrian Army fighter carries an RPG during clashes in Aleppo. Agencies expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Free Syrian Army fighter carries an RPG during clashes in Aleppo. Agencies

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Monsoon clouds loom over the Kathmandu skyline. The monsoon season in Nepal typically last from June to August. REUTERS expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Monsoon clouds loom over the Kathmandu skyline. The monsoon season in Nepal typically last from June to August. REUTERS

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Britain's Prince Harry (L) and Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (R) applaud as they view the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. REUTERS expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Britain's Prince Harry (L) and Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (R) applaud as they view the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. REUTERS

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Salvadoran indigenous Pipils hold rolled up Petates, mats used for sleeping, during a traditional ceremony known as the "the four cardinal points" in Nahuizalco about 74 kilometres (46 miles) west of San Salvador. Pipils commemorated the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, which was held on August 9, which called for recognition of its territory, respect for their language as well as their customs and respect for Mother Earth. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Salvadoran indigenous Pipils hold rolled up Petates, mats used for sleeping, during a traditional ceremony known as the "the four cardinal points" in Nahuizalco about 74 kilometres (46 miles) west of San Salvador. Pipils commemorated the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, which was held on August 9, which called for recognition of its territory, respect for their language as well as their customs and respect for Mother Earth. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez

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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts as she faces Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during semi-final of play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal. Kvitova won 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to face Li Na from China in the final. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts as she faces Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during semi-final of play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal. Kvitova won 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to face Li Na from China in the final. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

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A boy balances on wooden poles as he performs tricks to earn his living on a street in Kathmandu. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A boy balances on wooden poles as he performs tricks to earn his living on a street in Kathmandu. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

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Wrestler Sushil Kumar, who won silver medal at London Olympics, is being greeted by his fans upon arrival at New Delhi's international airport. PTI/Kamal Kishore expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar, who won silver medal at London Olympics, is being greeted by his fans upon arrival at New Delhi's international airport. PTI/Kamal Kishore

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Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, Olympics bronze medalist in the men's 60kg freestyle event, gestures upon his arrival at IGI airport in New Delhi. AFP/Prakash Singh expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, Olympics bronze medalist in the men's 60kg freestyle event, gestures upon his arrival at IGI airport in New Delhi. AFP/Prakash Singh

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