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    Best Pictures of the Week: June 15-21

    Hong Kong: June 19, 2014 People duck and hide themselves under umbrellas as a giant figure of Optimus Prime from the movie "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" stands in the heavy rain for its world premiere in Hong Kong. (AP PHOTO/KIN CHEUNG)

    Updated on: Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM IST
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    Hong Kong: June 19, 2014 People duck and hide themselves under umbrellas as a giant figure of Optimus Prime from the movie "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" stands in the heavy rain for its world premiere in Hong Kong. (AP PHOTO/KIN CHEUNG) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Hong Kong: June 19, 2014 People duck and hide themselves under umbrellas as a giant figure of Optimus Prime from the movie "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" stands in the heavy rain for its world premiere in Hong Kong. (AP PHOTO/KIN CHEUNG)

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    Ukraine, Iskivtsi: June 17, 2014 This handout picture taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service shows a police car parked beside a field near a fire on the gas pipeline the village of Iskivtsi. A blast hit a major Ukrainian pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to European clients. (AFP PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Ukraine, Iskivtsi: June 17, 2014 This handout picture taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service shows a police car parked beside a field near a fire on the gas pipeline the village of Iskivtsi. A blast hit a major Ukrainian pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to European clients. (AFP PHOTO)

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    France, Marseille: June 17, 2014 An employee of French national railway SNCF walks on a platform at Saint-Charles railway station, in Marseille, southern France. A weeklong strike by rail workers has caused one of the worst disruptions to the country’s rail network in years. (AP PHOTO/CLAUDE PARIS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    France, Marseille: June 17, 2014 An employee of French national railway SNCF walks on a platform at Saint-Charles railway station, in Marseille, southern France. A weeklong strike by rail workers has caused one of the worst disruptions to the country’s rail network in years. (AP PHOTO/CLAUDE PARIS)

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    Democratic People's Republic of Korea: June 16, 2014 This picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (L in black) inspecting the submarine of Korean People's Army (KPA) at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Democratic People's Republic of Korea: June 16, 2014 This picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (L in black) inspecting the submarine of Korean People's Army (KPA) at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS)

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    Spain, Madrid: June 19, 2014 (L to R) Princess of Asturias Leonor, Spain's King Felipe VI, Spain's Queen Letizia and Spanish Princess Sofia pose on the balcony of the Palacio de Oriente or Royal Palace following a swearing in ceremony of Spain's new King before both houses of parliament. (AFP PHOTO/GERARD JULIEN) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Spain, Madrid: June 19, 2014 (L to R) Princess of Asturias Leonor, Spain's King Felipe VI, Spain's Queen Letizia and Spanish Princess Sofia pose on the balcony of the Palacio de Oriente or Royal Palace following a swearing in ceremony of Spain's new King before both houses of parliament. (AFP PHOTO/GERARD JULIEN)

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    China, Aba: June 17, 2014 Riders wearing ethnic group costume competing in a traditional horseback riding event in Hongyuan county of Aba town. Some 300 riders from 15 teams around the country took part in the traditional horseback riding event. (AFP PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    China, Aba: June 17, 2014 Riders wearing ethnic group costume competing in a traditional horseback riding event in Hongyuan county of Aba town. Some 300 riders from 15 teams around the country took part in the traditional horseback riding event. (AFP PHOTO)

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    India, Jammu: June 16, 2014 Two men with a horse cart try to make their way during a powerful dust storm in Jammu, India. (AP/CHANNI ANAND) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    India, Jammu: June 16, 2014 Two men with a horse cart try to make their way during a powerful dust storm in Jammu, India. (AP/CHANNI ANAND)

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    Austria, Tyrol: June 15, 2014 Stallions fight for their position in the herd in Aschau, Tyrol. To avoid such fights and injuries on the alp, the horses fight their leadership of the herd in a paddock. After the fight, the stallions stay the whole summer at an alp. (AP/KERSTIN JOENSSON) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Austria, Tyrol: June 15, 2014 Stallions fight for their position in the herd in Aschau, Tyrol. To avoid such fights and injuries on the alp, the horses fight their leadership of the herd in a paddock. After the fight, the stallions stay the whole summer at an alp. (AP/KERSTIN JOENSSON)

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    Spain, Madrid: June 17, 2014 4 year old Sara, from Romania, hugs her teddy bear as she waits for the police arrival, during her family's eviction in Madrid, Spain. Sara's family occupied a Barclays bank property over a year ago, as they could not afford to pay the rent, with a low income received from collecting metal. (AP/ANDRES KUDACKI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Spain, Madrid: June 17, 2014 4 year old Sara, from Romania, hugs her teddy bear as she waits for the police arrival, during her family's eviction in Madrid, Spain. Sara's family occupied a Barclays bank property over a year ago, as they could not afford to pay the rent, with a low income received from collecting metal. (AP/ANDRES KUDACKI)

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    Pakistan, Bannu: June 19, 2014 A Pakistani woman, fleeing from a military operation in North Waziristan, arrives with her donkey in Bannu district. Civilians are streaming out of a Pakistani tribal area in a two-pronged exodus ahead of an expected ground assault against Taliban militants, with many crossing the border into Afghanistan. (AFP PHOTO/A MAJEED) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Pakistan, Bannu: June 19, 2014 A Pakistani woman, fleeing from a military operation in North Waziristan, arrives with her donkey in Bannu district. Civilians are streaming out of a Pakistani tribal area in a two-pronged exodus ahead of an expected ground assault against Taliban militants, with many crossing the border into Afghanistan. (AFP PHOTO/A MAJEED)

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    Brazil, Natal: June 19, 2014 Japanese fans clean up the stadium after their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match against Japan and Greece at the Dunas arena in Natal. (REUTERS/TORU HANAI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Brazil, Natal: June 19, 2014 Japanese fans clean up the stadium after their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match against Japan and Greece at the Dunas arena in Natal. (REUTERS/TORU HANAI)

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    Iraq, Najaf: June 18, 2014 Iraqi Shiite women hold their weapons as they gather to show their willingness to join Iraqi security forces in the fight against Jihadist militants who have taken over several northern Iraqi cities. (AFP PHOTO/HAIDAR HAMDANI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Iraq, Najaf: June 18, 2014 Iraqi Shiite women hold their weapons as they gather to show their willingness to join Iraqi security forces in the fight against Jihadist militants who have taken over several northern Iraqi cities. (AFP PHOTO/HAIDAR HAMDANI)

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    Gaza City: June 16, 2014 A Palestinian woman prays at the entrance of her house in Gaza City. (AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED ABED) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Gaza City: June 16, 2014 A Palestinian woman prays at the entrance of her house in Gaza City. (AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED ABED)

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    China, Huangshan: June 15, 2014 A tourist views granite rock formations at Lion Peak in the Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) park in Anhui Province. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of China's major tourist destinations. (AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    China, Huangshan: June 15, 2014 A tourist views granite rock formations at Lion Peak in the Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) park in Anhui Province. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of China's major tourist destinations. (AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON)

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    Sri Lanka, Colombo: June 19, 2014 A Sri Lankan Muslim man leans against a letter box as he waits out side a closed shop during a shut down protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Muslims have shut down their shops in Sri Lanka's capital to protest attacks by hard-line Buddhists on Muslims. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Sri Lanka, Colombo: June 19, 2014 A Sri Lankan Muslim man leans against a letter box as he waits out side a closed shop during a shut down protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Muslims have shut down their shops in Sri Lanka's capital to protest attacks by hard-line Buddhists on Muslims. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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    Bulgaria, Varna: June 20, 2014 People stand near damaged cars following a heavy flooding in the city of Varna, north-eastern Bulgaria. Torrential rains and floods hit Bulgaria killing at least 10 people, cutting off electricity, blocking roads and sparking evacuations, officials said. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Bulgaria, Varna: June 20, 2014 People stand near damaged cars following a heavy flooding in the city of Varna, north-eastern Bulgaria. Torrential rains and floods hit Bulgaria killing at least 10 people, cutting off electricity, blocking roads and sparking evacuations, officials said. (REUTERS)

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    Myanmar, Yangon: June 18, 2014 Portraits of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi are exhibited at an art gallery. A group of Myanmar artists showcase an exhibition of 69 portraits of Suu Kyi, depicting her life and different moods of the Nobel laureate to mark her 69th birthday. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Myanmar, Yangon: June 18, 2014 Portraits of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi are exhibited at an art gallery. A group of Myanmar artists showcase an exhibition of 69 portraits of Suu Kyi, depicting her life and different moods of the Nobel laureate to mark her 69th birthday. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

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    Brazil, Belo Horizonte: June 17, 2014 Riot police stand guard as demonstrators hold a demo against FIFA World Cup at Praca da Savassi in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. (AFP PHOTO/GUSTAVO ANDRADE) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 20, 2014 8:12 PM

    Brazil, Belo Horizonte: June 17, 2014 Riot police stand guard as demonstrators hold a demo against FIFA World Cup at Praca da Savassi in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. (AFP PHOTO/GUSTAVO ANDRADE)

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