Day in Pics: 17th June

Jun 17, 2014, 09:27 AM IST
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People looking at the damaged bus that hit a roadside tree at village Koparde in Kolhapur.

People looking at the damaged bus that hit a roadside tree at village Koparde in Kolhapur.

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Former Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal interacting with the e-rickshaw drivers after meeting Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung about their licence and related issues in New Delhi.

Former Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal interacting with the e-rickshaw drivers after meeting Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung about their licence and related issues in New Delhi.

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Chelsea Clinton, right, is introduced by UPS CEO-elect David Abney, left, at the opening plenary session for the `Service Unites` conference sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, in Atlanta. Clinton called for more opportunities to engage millennials in community service during her speech.

Chelsea Clinton, right, is introduced by UPS CEO-elect David Abney, left, at the opening plenary session for the `Service Unites` conference sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, in Atlanta. Clinton called for more opportunities to engage millennials in community service during her speech.

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President Barack Obama waves as he walks with first lady Michelle Obama on their return to the White House from a trip to California, in Washington.

President Barack Obama waves as he walks with first lady Michelle Obama on their return to the White House from a trip to California, in Washington.

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Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the Our Ocean conference, at the State Department in Washington. The Obama administration is willing to talk with Iran over deteriorating security conditions in Iraq and is not ruling out potential U.S.-Iranian military cooperation in stemming the advance of Sunni extremists, Kerry said Monday.

Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the Our Ocean conference, at the State Department in Washington. The Obama administration is willing to talk with Iran over deteriorating security conditions in Iraq and is not ruling out potential U.S.-Iranian military cooperation in stemming the advance of Sunni extremists, Kerry said Monday.

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A fan of the U.S. national soccer team celebrates his team`s victory during a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between the Unites States and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A fan of the U.S. national soccer team celebrates his team`s victory during a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between the Unites States and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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HiIlary Rodham Clinton holds a copy of her new book `Hard Choices,` at the start of a book signing at Harvard Book Store, in Cambridge, Mass.

HiIlary Rodham Clinton holds a copy of her new book `Hard Choices,` at the start of a book signing at Harvard Book Store, in Cambridge, Mass.

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Britain`s Queen Elizabeth leaves by carriage after attending the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England. The Garter Ceremony is the oldest of the ceremonial events.

Britain`s Queen Elizabeth leaves by carriage after attending the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England. The Garter Ceremony is the oldest of the ceremonial events.

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This framgrab taken from video provided by StormChasingVideo.com shows two tornados approaching Pilger, Neb. The National Weather Service said at least two twisters touched down within roughly a mile of each other Monday in northeast Nebraska.

This framgrab taken from video provided by StormChasingVideo.com shows two tornados approaching Pilger, Neb. The National Weather Service said at least two twisters touched down within roughly a mile of each other Monday in northeast Nebraska.

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A woman points a plastic gun in a mock suicide as she attends a gathering of part-time and temporary arts workers, striking artists and theater personnel, known as `intermittents`, to protest against government plans to reform the unemployment benefits insurance agreement in Paris.

A woman points a plastic gun in a mock suicide as she attends a gathering of part-time and temporary arts workers, striking artists and theater personnel, known as `intermittents`, to protest against government plans to reform the unemployment benefits insurance agreement in Paris.

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An Israeli army vehicle drives past burning tires during a search operation in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin. Israeli security forces searched the West Bank looking for three missing Israeli teenagers who they fear have been abducted by Palestinian militants.

An Israeli army vehicle drives past burning tires during a search operation in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin. Israeli security forces searched the West Bank looking for three missing Israeli teenagers who they fear have been abducted by Palestinian militants.

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Commuters arrive at the Gare de l`Est train station by one of a few trains available today in Paris as French rail workers are on strike to protest a reorganization of the national rail and train companies.

Commuters arrive at the Gare de l`Est train station by one of a few trains available today in Paris as French rail workers are on strike to protest a reorganization of the national rail and train companies.

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Robin Uthappa walks back to the pavilion after their second one-day International cricket match against Bangladesh is interrupted due to rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Robin Uthappa walks back to the pavilion after their second one-day International cricket match against Bangladesh is interrupted due to rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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AITUC members taking out a protest rally in Guwahati on Tuesday in support of their demands.

AITUC members taking out a protest rally in Guwahati on Tuesday in support of their demands.

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Residents salvage their belongings during a massive fire at New VIP Market in Vindhyachal, Mirzapur.

Residents salvage their belongings during a massive fire at New VIP Market in Vindhyachal, Mirzapur.

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RSS leader Suresh (Bhaiyaji) Joshi (L) along with BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi paying tribute to the victims of Kedarnath Tragedy on its first anniversary in New Delhi.

RSS leader Suresh (Bhaiyaji) Joshi (L) along with BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi paying tribute to the victims of Kedarnath Tragedy on its first anniversary in New Delhi.

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People commute in heavy rains in Ahmedabad.

People commute in heavy rains in Ahmedabad.

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Former German tennis player Steffi Graf talks to the media on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England.

Former German tennis player Steffi Graf talks to the media on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England.

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Bangladesh`s Taskin Ahmed successfully makes an LBW appeal for the dismissal of India`s Amit Mishra during their second one-day International cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh`s Taskin Ahmed successfully makes an LBW appeal for the dismissal of India`s Amit Mishra during their second one-day International cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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A Pakistani police officer fires his rifle in the air to disperse protestors during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan. Police clashed Tuesday with followers of an anti-Taliban cleric critical of Pakistan`s government in the eastern city of Lahore, violence that killed at least five people, officials said.

A Pakistani police officer fires his rifle in the air to disperse protestors during clashes in Lahore, Pakistan. Police clashed Tuesday with followers of an anti-Taliban cleric critical of Pakistan`s government in the eastern city of Lahore, violence that killed at least five people, officials said.

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A girl poses for a photograph as she visits `King Croc,` a saltwater crocodile and his female companion of 20 years now residing in a special enclosure at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A girl poses for a photograph as she visits `King Croc,` a saltwater crocodile and his female companion of 20 years now residing in a special enclosure at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Rescue personnel tend to a young tornado victim in Pilger, Neb. A hospital spokeswoman says at least one person is dead and at least 16 more are in critical condition after two massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska.

Rescue personnel tend to a young tornado victim in Pilger, Neb. A hospital spokeswoman says at least one person is dead and at least 16 more are in critical condition after two massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska.

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New Zealand`s bowler Tim Southee celebrates with wicket keeper BJ Watling after taking the wicket of West Indies` Sulieman Benn, who was bowled for 4 runs during the second day of their second cricket Test match in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

New Zealand`s bowler Tim Southee celebrates with wicket keeper BJ Watling after taking the wicket of West Indies` Sulieman Benn, who was bowled for 4 runs during the second day of their second cricket Test match in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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A Kashmiri body builder displays his muscles at a body building competition in Srinagar.

A Kashmiri body builder displays his muscles at a body building competition in Srinagar.

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Tibetan demonstrators, some wearing masks depicting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and wearing handcuffs, participate in a protest against his visit, across the street from Downing Street in central London, where he was meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron at his official residence.

Tibetan demonstrators, some wearing masks depicting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and wearing handcuffs, participate in a protest against his visit, across the street from Downing Street in central London, where he was meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron at his official residence.

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Britain`s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, arrive by carriage, on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England.

Britain`s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, arrive by carriage, on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England.

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India`s Stuart Binny celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Bangladesh`s Mahmudullah during their second one-day International cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

India`s Stuart Binny celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Bangladesh`s Mahmudullah during their second one-day International cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh.