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Orthodox Christian worshippers gather at the Tomb of Christ as the miracle of the Holy Fire ceremony occurs in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel, 15 April 2017. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the Holy Fire, which emanates from within the Tomb of Christ, spontaneously lights other lamps and candles around the church and reaches Jerusalem and even foreign countries. The fire represents the flame of the resurrection power. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI
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Young Ultra-Orthodox Jews comes out of sacks of onion during food distribution in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel, 05 April 2017. The food was provided by charity organizations for people in need ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
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North Koreans swim in a pool in the Munsu Water Park on a national holiday as part of celebrations of the 'Day of the Sun', commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of late supreme leader Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang, North Korea, 16 April 2017. EPA-EFE/HOW HWEE YOUNG
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Hayden Paddon of New Zealand driving his HYUNDAI i20 COUPE WRC during day 4 of Rally Argentina 2017, Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina, 30 April 2017. EPA-EFE/STR
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People ride on a light tank T-60 during a military historical festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, 30 April 2017, with the new stadium 'Saint-Petersburg' in the background. On 9 May 2017 Russia celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and it's Allies over Nazi Germany in WWII. EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV
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Spanish bullfighter Alejandro Talavente performs with a bull during his bullfight held on the occasion of the 'Feria de Paques' Easter Festivities in Arles, southern France, 16 April 2017. The Easter Feria marks the start of the French bullfighting season. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
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Black smoke from a smoke bomb in the tribunes during the PSV vs Ajax KNVB Cup soccer match in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 23 April 2017. The game was temporarily halted due to a smoke bomb. EPA-EFE/OLAF KRAAK
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Opposition supporters react as opposition leaders arrive at a massive rally held in Nairobi, Kenya, 27 April 2017. In a rally attended by tens of thousands of opposition supporters, the opposition coalition National Super Alliance (NASA) named former Prime Minister Raila Odinga their presidential candidate to take on incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta in August 2017 election. EPA-EFE/DAI KUROKAWA
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French presidential election candidate for the 'En Marche!' (Onwards!) political movement, Emmanuel Macron (R) celebrates with his wife Brigitte Trogneux (L) after the first round of the French presidential elections in Paris, France, 23 April 2017. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT
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Demonstrators and police clash during a strike in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28 April 2017. Throughout the country Brazilian unions backed by various social movements and indigenous tribes were striking against pension and labor reforms being pushed by the conservative government of President Michel Temer. EPA-EFE/ANTONIO LACERDA
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British Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of delivering a statement outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 18 April 2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May announced a snap general election for 08 June. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
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Memphis Grizzlies players Mike Conley (R) and JaMychal Green (2-L) commit a foul against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (C) in the second half of the NBA Western Conference playoffs first round basketball game five between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA, 25 April 2017. EPA-EFE/LARRY W. SMITH
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Artists of Kantipur film Academy demonstrate covering their body with plastic to mark the World Earth Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, 22 April 2017. Dozens of Nepalese artists standed one hour amidst busy road in Kathmandu to raise awareness from rising pollution in Kathmandu. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
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French presidential election candidate for the far-right Front National (FN) party, Marine Le Pen delivers a speech after finishing second of the first round of the French presidential elections in Henin-Beaumont, Northern France, 23 April 2017. EPA-EFE/IAN LANGSDON
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Ukrainians pour water on each other on a street in West-Ukrainian city of Lviv, Ukraine, 17 April 2017. The custom of pouring water is an ancient spring rite cleansing that takes place on the first Monday after Orthodox Easter. EPA-EFE/MYKOLA TYS
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Demonstrators and police clash in opposition protests in Caracas, Venezuela, 26 April 2017. Thousands of Venezuelans were taking to streets in protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ
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A woman holding a carnation as she attends a rally during the commemorations of the 43rd anniversary of Carnations revolution on the Liberty Avenue in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, 25 April 2017. The 25th April Revolution, also known as the Carnation Revolution, was initialized on 25 April 1974 by a coup of a group of officers opposing the then ruling junta, and was soon supported by the civilian population to overthrow the regime in a nearly bloodless move. EPA-EFE/MARIO CRUZ
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A general view of a landslide in Aiyu village, Osh, Kyrgyzstan, 30 April 2017. According to preliminary information from the Ministry of Emergencies of the KR, the landslide, which occurred 29 April 2017, killed 24 people, including nine children under 14 years of age. EPA-EFE/ESENGUL UULU CHYNYZ
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Demonstrators clash with police during protests in Caracas, Venezuela, 19 April 2017. Police, using tear gas, dispersed protesters in the center of Caracas. Venezuela was the scene of massive protests for both government supporters and opposition groups heightening tension throughout the country. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ
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Third grade Nepalese schoolgirl Sachina Prajapati, aged 11, does her home work at her temporary shelter in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 24 April 2017. The people in Bhaktapur continued living in temporary shelters after loosing their homes and family members in the earthquake of April 2015. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
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Orthodox Christian worshippers receive blessings from the light coming through the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, during the Holy Fire ceremony, Jerusalem, Israel, 15 April 2017. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the Holy Fire, which emanates from within the Tomb of Christ, spontaneously lights other lamps and candles around the church and reaches Jerusalem and even foreign countries. The fire represents the flame of the resurrection power. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI
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An Orthodox priest conducts a blessing service in front of the Soyuz-FG booster rocket with the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft attached, on the launch pad at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, 19 April 2017. The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft sent Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer into orbit to begin their four and a half month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) on 20 April 2017. EPA-EFE/SERGEI ILNITSKY
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Russian rescuers carry a victim of an explosion at Tekhnologichesky Institute metro station in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 03 April, 2017. At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion in the city's metro system. EPA-EFE/ANTON VAGANOV
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Some 662 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin pose for a group photo in front of the Manoir de Ban during an attempt of the world's largest gathering of people dressed as 'The Tramp' on the occasion of Charlie Chaplin's birthday, and to celebrate the first year of the museum 'Chaplin's World by Grevin' in Corsier, above Vevey, Switzerland, 16 April 2017. EPA-EFE/LAURENT GILLIERON
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Protesters shout slogans during a rally against the referendum results in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 April 2017. Media reports Turkish President Erdogan won a narrow lead of the 'Yes' vote in unofficial results, 17 April 2017. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
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Models wait before the presentation of the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2017 Haute Couture collection by Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri on the rooftop garden of the Ginza Six new retail complex at the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, 19 April 2017. EPA-EFE/FRANCK ROBICHON
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Members of the Afghan security forces take position during an operation against Taliban fighters in Nad Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, 08 April 2017. Afghan security officials surged an area after heavy gunbattles with Taliban in Nad Ali district of Helmand province. EPA-EFE/WATAN YAR
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Juggler Nicolas Souren enters the stage during the Zippos Circus show in Blackheath in London, Britain, 14 April 2017. Their latest show, 'Jigit!' showcased a wide range of acts from knife throwing, and swinging trapeze, to Cossack horse riders from Kahzakstan and motorcycle daredevils from Brazil. The Zippos is one of Britain's favorite family circus and has been touring the United Kingdom for more than 30 years. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
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Pope Francis changes his zucchetto (skullcap) as he leaves St. Peter's Square in Vatican city for his weekly general audience, 05 April 2017. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI
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A North Korean female soldier and her child attend a flower exhibition as part of celebrations to mark the 'Day of the Sun' commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of late supreme leader Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang, North Korea, 16 April 2017. BL EPA-EFE/HOW HWEE YOUNG
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A man plays the role of Jesus during the representation of Way of the Cross during Good Friday in Caracas, Venezuela, 14 April 2017. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) arrives, next to the picture of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, for a press conference in Tehran, Iran, 10 April 2017. Media reported that Rouhani said that US chemical excuse for attacking to Syria was not proved, and US did not act in framework of international regulations. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
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US singer-songwriter and poet Patti Smith poses for a photograph at the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, Australia, 10 April 2017. Smith and her band performed her album 'Horses' in Sydney and Melbourne as well as the Bluesfest Byron Bay, with an additional solo performance at the Sydney Opera House on 23 April. EPA-EFE/DAN HIMBRECHTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
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North Korean commuters are seen through a door window waiting to board a train in a subway train station in Pyongyang, North Korea, 14 April 2017. EPA-EFE/HOW HWEE YOUNG
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An Indian stunt man Bablu Mohamad, aged 35, drives motorcycles and a car through the walls knowns as 'Well of Death' in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 14 April 2017. Bablu along with more than 100 circus team from India have been establishing temporary circus in Bhaktapur for celebration of Nepalese New Year marks on 14 April 2017. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
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North Korean youths in uniform attend a flower exhibition as part of celebrations to mark the 'Day of the Sun' commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of late supreme leader Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang, North Korea, 16 April 2017. A North Korean missile exploded within seconds of its launch on the east coast on 16 April, South Korean and US officials said as tensions rose in the region over nuclear issues. EPA-EFE/HOW HWEE YOUNG
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Myanmar punks take part in a punk gathering ahead of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, 12 April 2017. Myanmar punks were gathering in Yangon on the day ahead of Thingyan water festival to celebrate every year. EPA-EFE/LYNN BO BO
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British Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer of Renault in action during the second practice session at the Sakhir circuit near Manama, Bahrain, 14 April 2017. The 2017 Formula One Grand Prix of Bahrain took place on 16 April 2017. EPA-EFE/SRDJAN SUKI
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A little boy stands next to a blood splattered church bench at the scene of a bomb explosion inside Mar Girgis church in Tanta, 90km north of Cairo, Egypt, 09 April 2017. EPA-EFE/MOHAMED HOSSAM
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FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) in action against Miralem Pjanic (L) of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Juventus FC at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, 19 April 2017. EPA-EFE/ALEJANDRO GARCIA
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Turkish President Erdogan arrives to deliver a statement in which he declared a victory of the 'Yes' vote in the constitutional referendum as preliminary results of the constitutional referendum are announced, in Istanbul, Turkey, 16 April 2017. State-run news agency Anadolu reported a narrow lead for the 'Yes' vote in the unofficial results. EPA-EFE/TOLGA BOZOGLU
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A Syrian child receives treatment after an alleged chemical attack at a field hospital in Saraqib, Idlib province, northern Syria, 04 April 2017. Media reports quoting the British war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that an chemical attack in the rebel-held area of Idlib province on 04 April killed at least 58 people, including 11 minors, and wounded dozens others. EPA-EFE/STRINGER
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Indian children take a bath along with buffalos on a hot afternoon in the Tawi River on the outskirts of Jammu, the winter capital of Kashmir, India, 27 April 2017. India continued to experience scorching heat as temperatures across much of the country have already breached the 40-degree Celsius mark. EPA-EFE/JAIPAL SINGH
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US President Donald J. Trump (C), with First Lady Melania Trump (L) and the Easter Bunny, delivers remarks from the Truman Balcony during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 17 April 2017. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were hosting thousands of people during the annual celebration of Easter. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
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US President Donald J. Trump's daughter and assistant Ivanka Trump (L) walks among steles at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also called the Holocaust Memorial, in Berlin, Germany, 25 April 2017. Ivanka Trump attended the W20 conference to promots women's economic empowerment. EPA-EFE/CARSTEN KOALL
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A woman is seen during a demonstration against the Venezuelan government in Caracas, Venezuela, 24 April 2017. Hundreds of Venezuelans in several cities of the country gathered for the protest called by the opposition and named 'Venezuela is against the dictatorship' to demonstrate against the government of Nicolas Maduro. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ
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The shadows of Pakistani Rangers are cast on a wall as they take position during an operation in the Urdu Bazar area of Karachi, Pakistan, 25 April 2017. According to media reports, four rangers officials were injured and four suspected militants were killed during an operation in the Urdu bazar area of Karachi on 25 April. EPA-EFE/SHAHZAIB AKBER
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A Soyuz-FG booster rocket with the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft of Expedition 51/52 to the International Space Station (ISS), takes off from its launch pad at the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, 20 April 2017. The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft was carrying Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian 'Roscosmos' agency and US Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) into orbit for their four and a half months mission on the International Space Station (ISS). EPA-EFE/SERGEI ILNITSKY
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San Diego Padres center fielder Travis Jankowski (R) steals second base against Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips (L) in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 14 April 2017. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER