July 25: World in pics

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Updated On Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

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US secretary of state Hillary Clinton speaks at the American Hong Kong and Macau Chambers of Commerce during her visit to Hong Kong.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton speaks at the American Hong Kong and Macau Chambers of Commerce during her visit to Hong Kong.

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A Kayapo Indian man walks the streets of St. George during the "Meeting of Traditional Cultures of Chapada dos Veadeiros" in Goias.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

A Kayapo Indian man walks the streets of St. George during the "Meeting of Traditional Cultures of Chapada dos Veadeiros" in Goias.

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In a picture taken with an underwater camera Germany's Helge Meeuw (front) and Australia's Ben Treffers (C) compete in the heats of the men's 100-metre backstroke swimming event in the FINA World Championships at the indoor stadium of the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

In a picture taken with an underwater camera Germany's Helge Meeuw (front) and Australia's Ben Treffers (C) compete in the heats of the men's 100-metre backstroke swimming event in the FINA World Championships at the indoor stadium of the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai.

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The Victoria Cross (VC) medal (L) awarded to Ted Kenna for bravery during action against the Japanese in New Guinea, is up for auction in Melbourne. One of 20 Victoria Crosses awarded to Australians during the Second World War, the medal is expected to fetch around $974,000 when auctioned on July 28.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

The Victoria Cross (VC) medal (L) awarded to Ted Kenna for bravery during action against the Japanese in New Guinea, is up for auction in Melbourne. One of 20 Victoria Crosses awarded to Australians during the Second World War, the medal is expected to fetch around $974,000 when auctioned on July 28.

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South Korean Vietnam War veterans shout slogans during a rally opposing the scheduled visit of Japanese lawmakers, in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Four Japanese lawmakers from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party announced earlier this month that they will visit Ulleung Island, located in northwest of Dokdo islets which are claimed by South Korea and Japan, for inspection.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

South Korean Vietnam War veterans shout slogans during a rally opposing the scheduled visit of Japanese lawmakers, in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Four Japanese lawmakers from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party announced earlier this month that they will visit Ulleung Island, located in northwest of Dokdo islets which are claimed by South Korea and Japan, for inspection.

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A Hindu devotee is seen while he smokes marijuana after taking part in a "Bol Bom" ("Say Shiva") pilgrimage in Kathmandu. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, run some 15 km (9 miles) barefooted to Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

A Hindu devotee is seen while he smokes marijuana after taking part in a "Bol Bom" ("Say Shiva") pilgrimage in Kathmandu. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, run some 15 km (9 miles) barefooted to Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness.

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Singer Katy Perry attends the premiere of "The Smurfs" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

Singer Katy Perry attends the premiere of "The Smurfs" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.

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John Isner returns a volley from Mardy Fish in the third set of the finals of the Atlanta Tennis championships in Norcross.

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John Isner returns a volley from Mardy Fish in the third set of the finals of the Atlanta Tennis championships in Norcross.

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Paraguay's Marcelo Estigarribia, bottom, looks down after his team lost to Uruguay in the Copa America final soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

Paraguay's Marcelo Estigarribia, bottom, looks down after his team lost to Uruguay in the Copa America final soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Chileans in traditional costumes take part during the annual celebration and pilgrimage of San Pedro in Horcon city.

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Chileans in traditional costumes take part during the annual celebration and pilgrimage of San Pedro in Horcon city.

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Crowds walk through the exhibit hall on the last day of the Comic-Con International 2011 convention held in San Diego.

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Crowds walk through the exhibit hall on the last day of the Comic-Con International 2011 convention held in San Diego.

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A "promesante" or promiser, with his body coated in a mix of grease and motor oil, takes part in the pre-Santo Domingo festivities in Managua, Nicaragua.

Updated on Jul 28, 2011 01:19 pm IST

A "promesante" or promiser, with his body coated in a mix of grease and motor oil, takes part in the pre-Santo Domingo festivities in Managua, Nicaragua.

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