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Sochi Olympics Short Track Speedskating

Russia’s Victor An, center, reacts to winning the gold in the men's 500 meter speedskating relay at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday.

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APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men

Canada scores against the US in the men's semifinals at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi on Friday.

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Sochi Olympics Ski Cross Women

Racers go for a jump in the women's ski cross quarterfinals at the Winter Olympics.

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APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Bobsleigh Men

Italy’s team takes a curve in the men's four-man bobsled at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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Sochi Olympics Ski Cross Women

Women in the ski cross small final take their last jump at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday.

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Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue

Two protesters stand on their barricade in Kiev, Ukraine on Friday.

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Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue

The sun shines over Independence Square, the epicenter of protests, in Kiev.

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As Heavy Snows Recede, Trash Artifacts Appear On NYC Streets

A tiny heart appears as snow melts in New York City on Friday after weeks of bitter cold.

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APTOPIX India Hindu Festival

A pilgrim performs evening rituals during the Hindu celebration of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India on Friday.

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Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. (78) drives his burning car through grass after crashing at the NASCAR Sprint Cup in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Thursday.

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India Protest

Indians burn an effigy of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a protest in New Delhi, India on Friday.

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Rio De Janeiro Gears Up For Carnaval Celebration

Revelers attend a pre-Carnival march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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APTOPIX Mideast Israel Palestinians

Palestinians scuffle with Israeli soldiers in a demonstration against a road closing in the West Bank on Friday.

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Crossrail Reaches The Half Way Point In Its Construction

A train station near Canning Town in London is halfway finished.

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Venezuela Protests

Objects placed by opposition protesters block a road in Caracas, Venezuela on Thursday.

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APTOPIX Russia Opposition Trial

Police detain a man outside a Moscow court after eight people were convicted for a 2012 protest against Putin on Friday.

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Mideast Palestinians Weather

A Palestinian walks under heavy fog in Gaza City.

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APTOPIX Thailand Politics

Thai policewomen march together in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Indonesia Fashion

Models show Fenny Mustafa creations at Indonesia Fashion Week in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday.