Day in Pics: 13th August

Aug 13, 2014, 08:39 AM IST
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President Barack Obama returns clubs to the cart while golfing at Vineyard Golf Club, in Edgartown, Mass., on the island of Martha`s Vineyard.

President Barack Obama returns clubs to the cart while golfing at Vineyard Golf Club, in Edgartown, Mass., on the island of Martha`s Vineyard.

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US Secretary of State John Kerry holds hands to bid farewell in Sydney, Australia.

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds hands to bid farewell in Sydney, Australia.

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Brazil`s Djenifer plays the ball as they face Germany during first half FIFA U20 Women`s World Cup soccer action in Montreal.

Brazil`s Djenifer plays the ball as they face Germany during first half FIFA U20 Women`s World Cup soccer action in Montreal.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks at the India National Day Gala in Brampton, Ontario.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks at the India National Day Gala in Brampton, Ontario.

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Phil Terry and Linda Laosongkram, both of Galloway Township, N.J., watch the Geico Skytypers perform a practice run in preparation for the Thunder Over the Boardwalk air show from the beach.

Phil Terry and Linda Laosongkram, both of Galloway Township, N.J., watch the Geico Skytypers perform a practice run in preparation for the Thunder Over the Boardwalk air show from the beach.

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Toussaint Richardson, center, is escorted by police after his arrest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Toussaint Richardson, center, is escorted by police after his arrest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

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A performer holds an Argentine flag during a rally in support of the Argentine government in their dispute against a U.S. hedge fund, known as `vulture funds,` in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A performer holds an Argentine flag during a rally in support of the Argentine government in their dispute against a U.S. hedge fund, known as `vulture funds,` in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Protestors drop to their knees and put their arms in the air during a rally for Michael Brown Jr., who was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer in Clayton, Mo.

Protestors drop to their knees and put their arms in the air during a rally for Michael Brown Jr., who was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer in Clayton, Mo.

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Simona Halep, of Romania, returns a volley to Kirstenm Flipkens, of Belgium, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament.

Simona Halep, of Romania, returns a volley to Kirstenm Flipkens, of Belgium, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament.

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Pakistan`s cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, gestures during a press conference, in Lahore, Pakistan. Ahead of planned massive anti-government protests, Pakistan`s capital feels like a city preparing for a siege.

Pakistan`s cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, gestures during a press conference, in Lahore, Pakistan. Ahead of planned massive anti-government protests, Pakistan`s capital feels like a city preparing for a siege.

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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Sharad Yadav, Arun Jaitley and senior BJP leader L K Advani at the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards for 2010 2011 and 2012 in the Balyogi auditorium (PLB) in New Delhi.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Sharad Yadav, Arun Jaitley and senior BJP leader L K Advani at the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards for 2010 2011 and 2012 in the Balyogi auditorium (PLB) in New Delhi.

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Real Madrid players pose with the trophy after winning the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla in Cardiff City Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales.

Real Madrid players pose with the trophy after winning the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla in Cardiff City Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales.

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Children during the full dress rehearsal of Independence Day at Red Fort in New Delhi.

Children during the full dress rehearsal of Independence Day at Red Fort in New Delhi.

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Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam at Nizamuddin bridge due to Independence Day rehearsals in New Delhi.

Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam at Nizamuddin bridge due to Independence Day rehearsals in New Delhi.

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Visitors take their souvenir photos near pictures of Pope Francis at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis is scheduled to make a five-day trip to South Korea.

Visitors take their souvenir photos near pictures of Pope Francis at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis is scheduled to make a five-day trip to South Korea.

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A school teacher feeds glucose powder to a student to give her energy during a rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations in Bangalore.

A school teacher feeds glucose powder to a student to give her energy during a rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations in Bangalore.

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Bangladesh’s anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion personnel escort Abu Bakar Siddique, as they bring him to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Siddique, the owner of a Bangladesh ferry that sank earlier this month with more than 100 people dead or missing was arrested Wednesday after weeks in hiding, officials said.

Bangladesh’s anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion personnel escort Abu Bakar Siddique, as they bring him to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Siddique, the owner of a Bangladesh ferry that sank earlier this month with more than 100 people dead or missing was arrested Wednesday after weeks in hiding, officials said.

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Stranded people stand behind a rope across the road that separates Guinea and Sierra Leone, and works as a makeshift border control checkpoint at Gbalamuya-Pamelap, Guinea. As Guinea closed its border with Sierra Leone at the weekend in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, people and goods were not able to cross to either side.

Stranded people stand behind a rope across the road that separates Guinea and Sierra Leone, and works as a makeshift border control checkpoint at Gbalamuya-Pamelap, Guinea. As Guinea closed its border with Sierra Leone at the weekend in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, people and goods were not able to cross to either side.

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Britain`s Prince Harry speaks to the competitors during the announcement of the British Armed Forces team for the Invictus Games in London.

Britain`s Prince Harry speaks to the competitors during the announcement of the British Armed Forces team for the Invictus Games in London.

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Vice President Hamid Ansari, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and PM Narendra Modi with Students of Presentation Convent School during the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and PM Narendra Modi with Students of Presentation Convent School during the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards.

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Policemen participate in the final rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.

Policemen participate in the final rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.

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Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha illuminated ahead of Independece Day in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha illuminated ahead of Independece Day in Lucknow.

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Meira Paibis of Manipur arrive to observing Patriots Day in Imphal on Wednesday in memory of General Thangal and Bir Tikendrajit who were hanged after Manipur lost its last battle against British government.

Meira Paibis of Manipur arrive to observing Patriots Day in Imphal on Wednesday in memory of General Thangal and Bir Tikendrajit who were hanged after Manipur lost its last battle against British government.

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Boxer Mary Kom with husband Onler Karong during a promotional event in Mumbai.

Boxer Mary Kom with husband Onler Karong during a promotional event in Mumbai.

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School children at full dress rehearsal for the Independence day function in Gurgaon.

School children at full dress rehearsal for the Independence day function in Gurgaon.

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Women worship a cow during a festival in Surat.

Women worship a cow during a festival in Surat.

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People near a passenger bus that rolled into a deep gorge in Sanwal, Chamba.

People near a passenger bus that rolled into a deep gorge in Sanwal, Chamba.