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Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 18:48 GMT 19:48 UK

Day in pictures

An Indian policeman adjusts his colleague's cap before a parade at the Red Fort in New Delhi to mark the 60th anniversary of India's independence

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Indian police prepare to march past the Red Fort in the capital, Delhi, to mark 60 years of independence from the UK.

A young Japanese boy dressed in World War II military uniform visits the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, which honours Japan's war dead

A young Japanese boy dressed in World War II military uniform visits the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, which honours Japan's war dead

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A Japanese boy visits the Yasukuni Shrine war shrine in commemoration of the 62nd anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stayed away.

Kenyan journalists take to the streets in a silent demonstration against a controversial new Media Bill

Kenyan journalists take to the streets in a silent demonstration against a controversial new Media Bill

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Journalists wearing gags march silently through Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to protest against a proposed law that would allow courts to compel reporters to reveal their sources.

The bow section of the cargo ship MSC Napoli

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The bow section of the cargo ship Napoli, which broke up off the English coast, is moored in Belfast Lough before heading to the Harland and Wolff shipyard to be recycled.

Bulgarian Orthodox pilgrims light candles during a procession marking Virgin Mary's Day at the monastery in Troyan

Bulgarian Orthodox pilgrims light candles during a procession marking Virgin Mary's Day at the monastery in Troyan

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Bulgarian Orthodox mark the Feast of the Dormition at Troyan monastery, near Sofia. The festival commemorates the death, resurrection, and glorification of Christ's mother, Mary.

Swiss rider Pius Schwizer and his horse, Nobelss M, clear a jump during the FEI European Jumping Championships in Mannheim, Germany

Swiss rider Pius Schwizer and his horse, Nobelss M, clear a jump during the FEI European Jumping Championships in Mannheim, Germany

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Swiss rider Pius Schwizer clears a jump during the FEI European Jumping Championships in Mannheim, Germany.

Russian President Vladimir Putin fishes on the Khemchik River near the Western Sayan Mountains in the Republic of Tuva

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attempts to catch a fish during a visit to the Republic of Tuva.

Holidaymakers in Bournemouth

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Holidaymakers have been keeping a stiff upper lip as the British summer turns out once again to be a wet and windy disappointment

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