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Leftist university students confront riot police in Buenos Aires

Leftist students clash with riot police in a protest over the election of a new university official in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires.

Tamil civilians queue to enter government-held territory

An injured young boy gets a helping hand in a queue of Tamil civilians fleeing for government-held territory, amid fears of fresh violence in Sri Lanka.

Cloned dogs in Seoul, South Korea

Three female Afghan hounds are presented as cloned dogs by a South Korean scientist at Seoul National University.

Australian batsman Justin Langer celebrates Ashes victory

Batsman Justin Langer celebrates Ashes victory after Australia took an unassailable 3-0 Test series lead over England in Perth.

Rocket lifts off from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan

An H-2A rocket takes off from Tanegashima Space Centre, south-west Japan, carrying the nation's largest satellite.

Greenpeace protest over cod fishing, London

Greenpeace protesters stage a mock funeral for cod in London to highlight what they say are destructive fishing methods.

Children with Christmas lantern in Manila

Children stand by a festive lantern at an early Christmas celebration for the poor at Manila cathedral in the Philippines.

Young fisherman in Bali, Indonesia

A young fisherman brings his catch to shore in Bali, Indonesia.






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