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Traditional dancers from Punjab state perform in Jammu, in Indian-administered Kashmir

Dancers from the Indian state of Punjab perform a traditional dance at a festival in Jammu, in Indian-administered Kashmir.

A member of the political group La France qui se leve tot demonstrates in Paris.

In Paris, opponents of presidential hopeful Nicholas Sarkozy hold a rally, urging people to wake up and vote against him.

Migrant from Africa in Tenerife, on Spain's Canary Islands

New migrants arrive on Spain's Canary Islands from Africa. Nearly 250 have reached Spain in the last two days.

Kyrgyz riders play the Kok-Boru national game outside the capital, Bishkek.

Kyrgyz riders play the Kok-Boru national game outside the capital, Bishkek. The aim is to grab the carcass of a headless goat or calf, and pitch it at a target.

Jenson Button of Great Britain and Honda Racing in Bahrain.

Great Britain's Jenson Button practices for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the country's international circuit.

A man dressed as American DC comics hero Spiderman in Japan.

A man dressed as superhero Spiderman poses at a Japanese theme park, to mark the world film premiere of Spiderman 3.

Thai teenagers play with water guns in the capital, Bangkok.

Teenagers play with water guns in Bangkok during Songkran, or water festival, to celebrate the Thai New Year.






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