Week in pictures: From an iftar meal in Gaza to last election day in Russia
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Thailand’s flourishing cannabis culture under threat as gov’t seeks ban | In Pictures
Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the Green Party, a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in the Thai capital Bangkok…
Uneasy quiet in Haiti capital after prime minister pledges to step down | In Pictures News
Uncertainty hangs over Haiti as it waits for a new government following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The move has been welcomed by…
Week in pictures: From a sinking ship off Yemen to Polish farmers’ protest
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What happens to the coins tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain? | In Pictures
As visitors’ coins splash into Rome’s majestic Trevi Fountain carrying wishes for love, good health or a return to the Eternal City, they provide practical…
Haitian gangs try to seize airport | In Pictures News
Heavily armed gangs have tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers. The Toussaint Louverture International Airport was…
Week in pictures: From firefighter protests in Seoul to prayers in Gaza
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Week in pictures: Ukraine war anniversary to farmers’ protest in India
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Documentary ‘Pictures of Ghosts’ shows movie theaters after they’re closed
Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. This week, we’ve asked film journalist Carlos Aguilar to fill in. If you have not subscribed…
Week in pictures: From elections in Indonesia to a film festival in Germany
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Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage | In Pictures News
Vigils and rallies were held in cities across Russia and in many world capitals to honour Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny who died in a remote…
Week in pictures: From turmoil in DR Congo to a climate protest in Jakarta
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Iran marks 45th anniversary of Islamic revolution | In Pictures News
Iran has marked the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution amid tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel’s continued war on Gaza. Thousands…
Carnival extravaganza kicks off in Brazil | In Pictures
To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry which began…
Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence | In Pictures News
Civilians facing bombs, thousands forced to flee and lost children – aid organisations have again sounded the alarm over the impact of escalating violence in…
It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures
It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings…
World Aquatics Championships in Qatar | In Pictures
The World Aquatics Championships in Doha features the highest number of athletes and countries in the event’s history, swimming’s governing body World Aquatics said. The…
Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile
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Gas explosion triggers ‘huge ball of fire’ in Kenya’s capital | In Pictures News
At least two people were killed and more than 200 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan…
More Pictures From Nigeria’s Middle Belt Crisis Have Surfaced. Some Are Misleading
The social media narrative around the deadly conflict in Nigeria’s Plateau state and other parts of the Middle Belt region has continued to feature misleading…