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Day in photos: Oct. 26, 2012

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Pakistani Muslims on a motorbike guide camels — likely sacrifices for the holiday of Eid al-Adha — through the streets of Lahore. AFP/Getty Images
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Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul takes a quick rest on the sideline during practice at the Meadowlands. Anthony J. Causi
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A woman admires the view from the observation floors of London’s Shard skyscraper during a preview of the building’s ‘View from The Shard.’ The 360-degree view stands at twice the height of any other viewing platform in the city. Getty Images
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A boy watches as adult Muslims pause for prayer in one of the central squares in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek. AFP/Getty Images
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A riot police officer is dragged by protesters after being knocked from his horse as cops clashed with workers of a local wholesale market. Reuters
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Children ride a ferris wheel during a cease-fire in war-torn Aleppo, Syria, on the first day of the Islamic feast of Eid al-Adha. Reuters
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A Florida man tries to snag some fish at the Jupiter Inlet as waves from Hurricane Sandy crash into the shoreline. ZUMA Press
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Ksenia Makarova of Russia competes in the women’s short program during the Skate Canada International competition in Windsor. Reuters
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A Palestinian protestor slings stones at Israeli soldiers during a demonstration against the developments in Kfar Qaddum. AFP/Getty Images
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Capt. Captain Charlie FitzRoy gets a smooch from Thomas, a 22-year-old gelding and one of the oldest horses in the British army’s Household Cavalry. Thomas is retiring after 19 years of service to his country. Getty Images
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A Congolese ranger patrols a lake in Virunga national park, where eight people were killed in a clash between militiamen and rangers. AFP/Getty Images
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Mitt Romney offers Halloween candy to a young supporter at a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa. Reuters