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Jan 15, 2015

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Divers take a part in an effort to recover a ship brought inland by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban January 15, 2015. On his first visit to Asia's largest Catholic nation, Pope Francis will visit the central province of Leyte, which is still struggling to recover from Typhoon Haiyan that killed 6,300 people in 2013. About two million people are expected to attend an open-air mass on Saturday at Tacloban City airport, which was almost completely destroyed by Haiyan. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (PHILIPPINES - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY MARITIME TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Divers try recovering a ship brought inland by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, Philippines. Reuters

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Demonstrator Annette McCoy sings with other members of a choir on a bridge leading to LaGuardia Airport during a protest march in New York, January 15, 2015. Scores of airport workers gathered to rally on Thursday in New York and other cities to demand higher wages in one of several protests planned by an array of interest groups to mark the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: CIVIL UNREST)
Choir singers join protesters demanding higher wages outside LaGuardia Airport. Reuters

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Belgian police inspect the entrance of an apartment in central Verviers, a town between Liege and the German border, in the east of Belgium January 15, 2015. At least two people were killed when Belgian counter-terrorist police raided an apartment used by suspected Islamist radicals on Thursday, local media said, describing a coordinated, national operation related to last week's attacks in Paris. Judiciary officials confirmed only that a counter-terrorism operation took place in Verviers. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir (BELGIUM - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Police inspect an apartment in Verviers, Belgium, in an anti-terrorism measure. Reuters

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A courtroom sketch shows Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (2nd R) during the jury selection process in his trial at the federal courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts January 15, 2015. Tsarnaev, who appeared in court on Thursday wearing a sport jacket and collared shirt, more formally dressed than in last week's appearances, and had trimmed his hair, is also charged with fatally shooting a university police officer three days after the bombing. He has pleaded not guilty. REUTERS/Jane Flavell Collins (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW)
A courtroom sketch depicts Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev during jury selection. Reuters

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***EXCLUSIVE*** KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 12: A crocodile steals a fish from an otter who was fishing in the Sabie River on July 12, 2014 in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The crocodile snatched the fish from the Cape Clawless Otter as the otter was attempting to pull it’s catch from the water. The crocodile remained at the edge of the pool for some time with the catch while the otter persisted in trying to recover it’s breakfast. The otter aborted it’s futile attempts after realizing that it was no match for the crocodile. It left unscathed with it’s mate to join it for share in it’s mate’s catch. PHOTOGRAPH BY Greatstock / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
A crocodile sneaks up on an otter just before stealing his fish in Greatstock / Barcroft Media

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TANGERANG CITY, INDONESIA - JULY 30: Two dragonflies take part in a mating ritual in July 30, 2014 in Tangerang City, Indonesia. THESE dragonflies are in the mood for love as they take part in a picturesque mating ritual. The stunning pictures were taken by Indonesian amateur photographer Andri Priyadi in a river close to his home in the Larangan district of Tangerang City in Banten province. The 29-year-old graphic designer waded into the water to get the perfect vantage point on the dragonflies' x-rated antics. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andri Priyadi / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
Dragonflies mate in Tangerang City, Indonesia. Andri Priyadi / Barcroft Media

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A male Orangutan climbs in its enclosure at the San Diego Zoo, California on January 13, 2015. Orangutans, native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, are considered among the most intelligent primates. AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
A lonely orangutan climbs in his San Diego, Calif., zoo enclosure. Mark Ralston / AFP / Getty

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 15: Pope Francis waves to the faithful upon his arrival in Manila city on January 15, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
Pope Francis waves to crowds in Manila, Philippines. Getty

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: A Chinese shepherd leads his flock in the haze in a Beijing suburb on January 15, 2015 in Beijing, China. The PM2.5 Air Quality Index (AQI) reached more than 500 in Beijing city, resulting in a smog hitting Beijing from Tuesday. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Smog covers Beijing, China. Getty

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US President Barack Obama signs a presidential memorandum on paid leave to federal employees in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on January 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama signs a memo in Washington on paid leave for federal employees. Nicholas Kamm / AFP / Getty

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Pallbearers carry the casket of Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Bernard Verlhac, known as Tignous, decorated by friends and colleagues of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, at the city hall of Montreuil, outside east of Paris, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Funerals are being held today for at least of the six staff members of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, who were killed last week in a terror attack on their offices in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Bernard Verlhac is laid to rest in Montreuil, France. AP

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A Kashmiri boy plays on a swing in Srinagar, India, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Set in the Himalayas at 5,600 feet above sea level, Kashmir is a green, saucer-shaped valley surrounded by snowy mountain ranges with over 100 lakes dotting its highlands and plains. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
A boy plays on a swing in Srinagar, India. AP

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Miss Universe contestants Valentina Bonariva, of Italy, left, Doron Matalon, of Israel, Marcela Chmielowska, of Poland, Gaylyne Ayugi, of Kenya, and Kaci Fennell, of Jamaica, splash water at a photographer during the Yamamay swimsuit runway show, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Doral, Fla. The Miss Universe pageant will be held Jan. 25 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miss Universe contestants splash around in a Doral, Fla., photo shoot. AP

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, left, acknowledges applause next to his wife, Anita, before giving a farewell speech to a joint session of the Texas Legislature, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry bids legislature farewell in Austin, Texas. AP

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Pic shows: This pair of donkeys has been honoured by an Indian politician as the region's two hardest working civil servants. An Indian politician has honoured his region's two hardest working civil servants – a pair of donkeys. Vatal Nagaraj, 59, who is in charge of the Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha political party said: "I don't think anybody can complain about my decision to honour the donkeys, after all they not only work hard, but they are loyal and honest, they never tell lies, and they are also disciplined and obedient." He added that many human beings could learn a thing or two from the example of donkeys. Both of the donkeys were given a wash and brush up to take part in the ceremony in the southern Indian state of Karnataka that included a garland of flowers and a walk of honour along one of the main streets. Despite criticism the politician said that the ceremony for the donkeys, who were hard at work for human beings, had been well received and he was planning to make it a regular thing. He said: "I was thinking next month about maybe honouring oxen, or possibly dogs. They all have qualities like human beings and we should respect this and highlight it in ceremonies like this." The donkeys were given a special certificate to hang in their stall in the ceremony that took place at the local bus station terminal, and included a photo shoot with local media of the new council employees of the month. A former legislator from the town of Chamarajanagar, 65-year-old Nagaraj said he had chosen to create the awards to mirror a similar award given by the Karnataka state government to eminent men and women from different walks of life to mark the state's formation day. He added: "Why should we limit this to humans, animals deserve praise as well." And he concluded "I will honour other animals every month in recognition of their contribution to us. Worshipping cows and taking care of domesticated animals has been part of our rich tradition and hoary cul
Donkeys are named Employee of the Month for their civil service in Karnataka, India. Europics

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epaselect epa04560783 A snow boarder in action during the men's Snowboardcross Qualification at the FIS Snowboard World Championships 2015 in Kreischberg, Austria, 15 January 2015. EPA/BARBARA GINDL
A snowboarder catches air in Kreischberg, Austria. EPA

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epaselect epa04560260 A model presents a creation by US Label Hood By Air during the 87th Pitti Immagine Uomo at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, 14 January 2015. The fashion exhibition of men's clothing runs from 13 to 16 January. EPA/MAURIZIO DEGL'INNOCENTI
A model walks the runway for Hood By Air in Florence, Italy. EPA

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epaselect epa04559232 A goosander holds a fish in its beak in a stream in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea, 14 January 2015. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
A goosander snacks on a fish in Gangneug, South Korea. EPA

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