South Africans celebrate former president Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday with special events and charity work on what has become known as "Mandela Day."
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An artist creates a sand sculpture on a beach in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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The pack of riders cycle in the Pyrenees mountains during the 16th stage of the 99th Tour de France cycling race.
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Cambodian troops in armored vehicles take part in a military withdrawal ceremony in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province.
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Burning tires are seen in Damascus, Syria, after a bomb ripped through a high-level security meeting earlier in the day.
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An Iranian woman prays at the Great arch of Ctesiphon, a Persian ruin on the Tigris River near Salman Pak, once one of Iraq's most dangerous towns.
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An Indian amateur boxer prepares for a training session at the Bhiwani Boxing Club in Bhiwani.
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A helicopter drops water on a wildfire near Patras, Greece.
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Portuguese dancer Romeu Runa performs during a rehearsal of the ballet "The Old King."
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A general view of the atmosphere at the European Premiere of 'The Dark Knight Rises' at Odeon Leicester Square in London.
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Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland hits a shot during the third practice round prior to the start of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes in England.
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Kim Ranck touches the arm on the Joe Paterno statue as she walks away in tears.
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A boy plays in a water feature at the Marina Barrage, a reservoir in the heart of the city-state's business district.