Day in Pics: 11th December

Day in Pics: 11th December

Dec 11, 2014, 20:05 PM IST
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A paramilitary soldier stands guard during an election campaign rally addressed by India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah in Srinagar, Kashmir.

A paramilitary soldier stands guard during an election campaign rally addressed by India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah in Srinagar, Kashmir.

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England's batsman Joe Root plays a shot as Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara watches during the fifth one day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and England in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

England's batsman Joe Root plays a shot as Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara watches during the fifth one day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and England in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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A lorry makes it's way through Kielder, north eastern England, as snow sweeps across the area.

A lorry makes it's way through Kielder, north eastern England, as snow sweeps across the area.

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Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik gives finshing touches to a sand sculpture of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai in Puri.

Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik gives finshing touches to a sand sculpture of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai in Puri.

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The British Breitling Wingwalkers, Danielle Hughes and Emily Guilding, soar past the Burj Al Arab in Dubai at 1,500 feet (460 meters) in excess of 100mp/h, ahead of their Dubai debut performance at the 2014 UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Powerboating Series.

The British Breitling Wingwalkers, Danielle Hughes and Emily Guilding, soar past the Burj Al Arab in Dubai at 1,500 feet (460 meters) in excess of 100mp/h, ahead of their Dubai debut performance at the 2014 UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Powerboating Series.

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BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, LEFT, AND KATE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, WALK IN FRONT OF A MURAL BY JOSE PARLA AS THE ROYAL COUPLE TAKES A TOUR OF THE LOBBY OF NEW ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER FOLLOWING A VISIT TO THE NEARBY NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM, IN NEW YORK.

BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, LEFT, AND KATE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, WALK IN FRONT OF A MURAL BY JOSE PARLA AS THE ROYAL COUPLE TAKES A TOUR OF THE LOBBY OF NEW ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER FOLLOWING A VISIT TO THE NEARBY NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM, IN NEW YORK.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for the media with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting in New Delhi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for the media with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting in New Delhi.

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India's Virat Kohli raises his bat after making 100 runs against Australia during the third day of their cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia.

India's Virat Kohli raises his bat after making 100 runs against Australia during the third day of their cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia.

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Trey Benton III gets bucked off by bull Cajun Smurf during the seventh go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, in Las Vegas.

Trey Benton III gets bucked off by bull Cajun Smurf during the seventh go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, in Las Vegas.

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President Barack Obama carries two bags of gift bags over his shoulders as he arrives to help first lady Michelle Obama sort toys and gifts for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington.

President Barack Obama carries two bags of gift bags over his shoulders as he arrives to help first lady Michelle Obama sort toys and gifts for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington.

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First lady Michelle Obama, followed by President Barack Obama, arrives carrying bags of gifts over their shoulders before helping sort toys and gifts for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington.

First lady Michelle Obama, followed by President Barack Obama, arrives carrying bags of gifts over their shoulders before helping sort toys and gifts for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington.

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India's Shikhar Dhawan, right, watches as Australia's Mitchell Johnson fields on the wicket during the third day of their cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia.

India's Shikhar Dhawan, right, watches as Australia's Mitchell Johnson fields on the wicket during the third day of their cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia.

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Sand Artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates a sand art welcoming the ICC World Cup at Golden Beach in Puri.

Sand Artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates a sand art welcoming the ICC World Cup at Golden Beach in Puri.

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Dark storm clouds hover over rural farmland just north of Walla Walla, Wash. Rain is forecast for Thursday and Friday in the area.

Dark storm clouds hover over rural farmland just north of Walla Walla, Wash. Rain is forecast for Thursday and Friday in the area.

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A woman symbolizing justice carries a sign that reads in Spanish

A woman symbolizing justice carries a sign that reads in Spanish "Kidnapped" as she heads a march by farmers and human rights activists on International Human Rights Day in Asuncion, Paraguay.

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Monaco's guard fires a cannon to celebrate the birth of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco's twins, in Monaco. Princess Charlene has given birth to twins Jacques and Gabriella.

Monaco's guard fires a cannon to celebrate the birth of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco's twins, in Monaco. Princess Charlene has given birth to twins Jacques and Gabriella.

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 An artist from TIPA performing a cultural programme on the 25th Anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize to Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama at TsuglaKhang Temple in McLeodGanj near Dharamsala.

An artist from TIPA performing a cultural programme on the 25th Anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize to Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama at TsuglaKhang Temple in McLeodGanj near Dharamsala.

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Nayleth Martinez, four-years-old, from Honduras, carries a sign that reads in Spanish

Nayleth Martinez, four-years-old, from Honduras, carries a sign that reads in Spanish "We need immigration reform now" during a demonstration outside the offices of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

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Protestors at the People's Climate March in Lima, Peru call for the ministers at the UN Climate talks to agree to a global shift to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

Protestors at the People's Climate March in Lima, Peru call for the ministers at the UN Climate talks to agree to a global shift to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

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Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India, left, respond to cheering and applause from a crowd of people as they stand on a balcony of their hotel before attending the Nobel Banquet in Oslo, Norway.

Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India, left, respond to cheering and applause from a crowd of people as they stand on a balcony of their hotel before attending the Nobel Banquet in Oslo, Norway.

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An Ukrainian clergyman passes a fog shrouded Mikhaylivsky Cathedral in central Kiev, Ukraine.

An Ukrainian clergyman passes a fog shrouded Mikhaylivsky Cathedral in central Kiev, Ukraine.

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi wears a pheran presented to her as the party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad looks on during an election campaign rally at Shangus in Anantnag district.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi wears a pheran presented to her as the party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad looks on during an election campaign rally at Shangus in Anantnag district.

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Indian boxer Sarita Devi received her Asian Games bronze medal from Indian Olympic Association, Secretary General, Rajeev Mehta, ( which she had refused to accept at the presentation ceremony ) in New Delhi.

Indian boxer Sarita Devi received her Asian Games bronze medal from Indian Olympic Association, Secretary General, Rajeev Mehta, ( which she had refused to accept at the presentation ceremony ) in New Delhi.

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Muslims holding a protest against alleged conversion of some of families of the community, in Agra.

Muslims holding a protest against alleged conversion of some of families of the community, in Agra.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting the members of the Blind World Cup winning Indian cricket team in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting the members of the Blind World Cup winning Indian cricket team in New Delhi.