Day in pics

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Candidates of Miss Venezuela 2011 beauty contest pose during the bikini competition of the Miss Venezuela 2011 beauty contest in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Mike Napoli (R) of the Texas Rangers celebrates on the field with teammates after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game Six of the American League Championship Series 15-5 to advance to the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts after missing a shot against Marion Bartoli of France during their semi-final match of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament in Osaka.

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Irene Esser smiles after being crowned as Miss Venezuela 2011 in Caracas, Venezuela.

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A young boy is seen beside a banner reading ''No more cuts in health'', during a rally against the political and financial crisis, in Pamplona, northern Spain.

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Members of China's 'Guangxi' Folkloric Ballet perform in Bogota, Colombia.

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Participants, from left to right, Eoin Pherson of New Zealand, Kristy Ruthen of Australia and Mark Poot of Australia pose near rickshaws before the start of the "ASEAN Rickshaw Run" in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Social activist Medha Patkar, center, shouts slogans as others look on during a protest rally in Srinagar.

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NSG commandos show their skills to counter terrorist operations on the occasion of 27th Raising day of National security Guard at NSG Campus in Manesar in Gurgaon.

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Indian cricket team memnbers MS Dhnoi, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Parveen Kumar during the practice session at Ferozshah Kotla Ground, in Delhi. HT Photo : Ajay Aggarwal

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A worker cleans the entrance of a metro station during a press preview of Metro train and station in Bangalore. Metro Train will be launched by union urban development minister Kamal Nath on 20th Oct, 2011.

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South African wicket keeper Heino Kuhn tries to block the ball, during the second of two Twenty20 internationals against Australia in Johannesburg.

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Girls ride a swing while playing at a park in Islamabad.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2011 12:15 am IST

A banner reading 'Revolution' is displayed in front of St Paul's Cathedral in the city of London as part of a global day of protests inspired by the "Occupy Wall Street" and "Indignant" movements.

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A municipality worker looks away from the welding glare as another repairs an underground water pipeline in Mumbai.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2011 12:15 am IST

A choir sings on the main stage at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial dedication at the National Mall in Washington. The memorial commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to world peace through non-violent social change.

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Arsenal's Robin van Persie, right, celebrates with Theo Walcott after scoring the opening goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates stadium, London.

Day in pics

Candidates of Miss Venezuela 2011 beauty contest pose during the bikini competition of the Miss Venezuela 2011 beauty contest in Caracas, Venezuela.

Mike Napoli (R) of the Texas Rangers celebrates on the field with teammates after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game Six of the American League Championship Series 15-5 to advance to the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts after missing a shot against Marion Bartoli of France during their semi-final match of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament in Osaka.

Irene Esser smiles after being crowned as Miss Venezuela 2011 in Caracas, Venezuela.

A young boy is seen beside a banner reading ''No more cuts in health'', during a rally against the political and financial crisis, in Pamplona, northern Spain.

Members of China's 'Guangxi' Folkloric Ballet perform in Bogota, Colombia.

Participants, from left to right, Eoin Pherson of New Zealand, Kristy Ruthen of Australia and Mark Poot of Australia pose near rickshaws before the start of the "ASEAN Rickshaw Run" in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Social activist Medha Patkar, center, shouts slogans as others look on during a protest rally in Srinagar.

NSG commandos show their skills to counter terrorist operations on the occasion of 27th Raising day of National security Guard at NSG Campus in Manesar in Gurgaon.

Indian cricket team memnbers MS Dhnoi, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Parveen Kumar during the practice session at Ferozshah Kotla Ground, in Delhi. HT Photo : Ajay Aggarwal

A worker cleans the entrance of a metro station during a press preview of Metro train and station in Bangalore. Metro Train will be launched by union urban development minister Kamal Nath on 20th Oct, 2011.

South African wicket keeper Heino Kuhn tries to block the ball, during the second of two Twenty20 internationals against Australia in Johannesburg.

Girls ride a swing while playing at a park in Islamabad.

A banner reading 'Revolution' is displayed in front of St Paul's Cathedral in the city of London as part of a global day of protests inspired by the "Occupy Wall Street" and "Indignant" movements.

A municipality worker looks away from the welding glare as another repairs an underground water pipeline in Mumbai.

A choir sings on the main stage at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial dedication at the National Mall in Washington. The memorial commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to world peace through non-violent social change.

Arsenal's Robin van Persie, right, celebrates with Theo Walcott after scoring the opening goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates stadium, London.

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