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A Bangladesh female day labourer shifts sand to be used in construction on the banks of the Turag river in Dhaka

A Bangladesh day labourer shifts sand to be used in construction on the banks of the Turag river in Dhaka.

An attacus atlas moth in Butterfly Paradise at London Zoo, central London

An attacus atlas moth in Butterfly Paradise at London Zoo, central London.

Wembley Stadium is reflected in a worker's sunglasses in London

The new Wembley Stadium is reflected in a worker's sunglasses in London, a day before the FA Cup Final is held there.

A Ukrainian demonstrator cools himself down in a fountain during a rally in Independence Square in Kiev

A Ukrainian demonstrator cools himself down in a fountain during a rally in Independence Square in Kiev

Tourists visit the Forbidden City during International Museum Day in central Beijing

Tourists visit the Forbidden City during International Museum Day in central Beijing. Children of migrant workers in Beijing will be invited to visit free of charge.

Fishermen race against high waves to reach to safety in Denpasar, on Bali island

Fishermen race against high waves to reach to safety on Bali island, after a large swell and enormous tide hit the coast.

Indian Kashmiri Sikhs chant slogans during a demonstration in Srinagar

Indian Kashmiri Sikhs chant slogans during a demonstration in Srinagar. Troops are on alert as violent protests between rival Sikh groups left at least one person dead.

Iraqis drink tea at a cafe in Baghdad

Iraqis drink tea at a cafe in Baghdad as deadly attacks continue to kill many.






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