Day in Pics: 16th October

Oct 16, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
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An Israeli soldier shoots a Palestinian holding a knife after he stabbed another Israeli soldier, seen kneeling, during clashes in Hebron, West Bank.

An Israeli soldier shoots a Palestinian holding a knife after he stabbed another Israeli soldier, seen kneeling, during clashes in Hebron, West Bank.

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Mohammed Muthu Meera Lebbai Maraicker, elder brother of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, J Charukeshi, Postmaster General, Southern Region and Ramanathapuram district collector during the release of commemorative ctamp to mark 84th birth celebration of A P J Abdul Kalam, in Rameswaram.

Mohammed Muthu Meera Lebbai Maraicker, elder brother of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, J Charukeshi, Postmaster General, Southern Region and Ramanathapuram district collector during the release of commemorative ctamp to mark 84th birth celebration of A P J Abdul Kalam, in Rameswaram.

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Brazilian football legend Pele waves as he watches the Under-17 boys final match of the Subroto Cup as Chief Guest at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.

Brazilian football legend Pele waves as he watches the Under-17 boys final match of the Subroto Cup as Chief Guest at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.

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Moto2 rider Tito Rabat of Spain crashes on the exit to turn 11 during free practice two for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, Australia.

Moto2 rider Tito Rabat of Spain crashes on the exit to turn 11 during free practice two for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, Australia.

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A masked Muslim man holds up a defaced poster of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest outside the Russian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dozens of Muslim hardliners staged the protest against Russia's military intervention in Syria.

A masked Muslim man holds up a defaced poster of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest outside the Russian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dozens of Muslim hardliners staged the protest against Russia's military intervention in Syria.

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England captain Alastair Cook reacts after reaching his double century during the fourth day of first test match against Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

England captain Alastair Cook reacts after reaching his double century during the fourth day of first test match against Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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VOTERS WAIT IN QUEUES TO CAST THEIR VOTE DURING SECOND PHASE OF BIHAR ELECTIONS AT GAYA.

VOTERS WAIT IN QUEUES TO CAST THEIR VOTE DURING SECOND PHASE OF BIHAR ELECTIONS AT GAYA.

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President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden, right, and Defense Secretary Ash Carter, speaks about Afghanistan.

President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden, right, and Defense Secretary Ash Carter, speaks about Afghanistan.

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Indian national Geeta prays at charitable Edhi Foundation in Karachi, Pakistan. Geeta, who accidently crossed the border into Pakistan as a child nearly 12 years ago will return home soon, an Indian official said Thursday.

Indian national Geeta prays at charitable Edhi Foundation in Karachi, Pakistan. Geeta, who accidently crossed the border into Pakistan as a child nearly 12 years ago will return home soon, an Indian official said Thursday.

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Demonstrators light a fire with wooden palettes outside of an EU summit in Brussels.

Demonstrators light a fire with wooden palettes outside of an EU summit in Brussels.

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England captain Alastair Cook, right, hits a ball as Pakistan's Shan Masood protects himself during the third day of first test match between England and Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

England captain Alastair Cook, right, hits a ball as Pakistan's Shan Masood protects himself during the third day of first test match between England and Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle as he visits the Assumption Cathedral in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle as he visits the Assumption Cathedral in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reaches for the ball as he plays against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reaches for the ball as he plays against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China.