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APTOPIX Ukraine Protest
Tires burn in the streets after protesters lit them while battling police in Kiev, Ukraine on Wednesday. AP/Sergei Grits
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Ukraine Protest
A protester points a handgun while clashing with officers in Kiev, Ukraine. At least three people have died in the fighting. AP/Efrem Lukatsky
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A protester catches on fire while fighting police in Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images
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APTOPIX Winter Weather
A pedestrian passes through City Hall Park following a huge snow storm in New York City. AP/Mark Lennihan
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Robert Burck, also known as the original 'Naked Cowboy', performs in a snow storm on the streets of Times Square, New York
Robert Burck, known as the original “Naked Cowboy,” performs while it snows in Times Square on Tuesday. Reuters
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APTOPIX Winter Weather
The sun illuminates snow dust under elevated train tracks in Philadelphia. AP/Matt Rourke
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The Jefferson Memorial is seen in the distance in Washington, DC following Tuesday night’s snow storm. AFP/Getty Images
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Germany Zoo Koala
A six and a half month old koala sits on her mother Eora’s back at the Duisburg Zoo in Germany. AP/Frank Augstein
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Female police trainees and their male counterparts practise firing their weapons at a shooting range during a refresher training programme in Najaf
Female police trainees fire their weapons during a refresher course in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
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A lion takes a snooze at the zoo in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. AFP/Getty Images
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Pope Francis holds his weekly audience in Vatican City on Wednesday.
Pope Francis holds his weekly audience in Vatican City on Wednesday. Getty Images
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Asia Kiteboard Tour 2014
A rider shows off his moves at the 2nd KTA Bintan on Wednesday in Bintan Island, Indonesia. Getty Images
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A model presents a creation by French designer Jean Paul Gaultier as part of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show in Paris
A model presents a creation from designer Jean Paul’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection in Paris on Wednesday. Reuters
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APTOPIX Paris Fashion Margiela
A model presents a creation from Maison Martin Margiela’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection in Paris. AP/Thibault Camus
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Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
China’s team competes at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Taipei, Taiwan on Wednesday. Getty Images