Day in Pics: 20th June

Jun 20, 2014, 08:36 AM IST
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A Republican demonstrator runs away from riot police officers during a protest against the monarchy in the center of Madrid, Spain.

A Republican demonstrator runs away from riot police officers during a protest against the monarchy in the center of Madrid, Spain.

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Television actor and Glee star, Chris Colfer, left, poses for a photo with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, a book signing event at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles.

Television actor and Glee star, Chris Colfer, left, poses for a photo with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, a book signing event at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles.

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First lady Michelle Obama and graduate Jamila Lee mimic dancing as Lee is presented with a Student Achievement Award following Obama`s address at the DC College Access Program Class of 2014 graduation in Washington.

First lady Michelle Obama and graduate Jamila Lee mimic dancing as Lee is presented with a Student Achievement Award following Obama`s address at the DC College Access Program Class of 2014 graduation in Washington.

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National Marbles Championship boys winner Dominic Rudakevych, 13, gives girls winner Marilyn Fisher, 13, both of Middletown, Md., the traditional kiss after the championship round of the 91st annual National Marbles Tournament at Ringer Stadium on the beach in Wildwood, N.J.

National Marbles Championship boys winner Dominic Rudakevych, 13, gives girls winner Marilyn Fisher, 13, both of Middletown, Md., the traditional kiss after the championship round of the 91st annual National Marbles Tournament at Ringer Stadium on the beach in Wildwood, N.J.

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Competitors from around the world line up for a group photo to mark the opening day of the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup on the beach off Virginia Avenue, in Atlantic City.

Competitors from around the world line up for a group photo to mark the opening day of the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup on the beach off Virginia Avenue, in Atlantic City.

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President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media about the situation in Iraq.

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media about the situation in Iraq.

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Japanese farmer Masami Yoshizawa, second right, shows a black bull with speckles to the media as police officers block him from leading the bull off a truck he drove from Fukushima, northeastern Japan, in front of Agriculture Ministry in Tokyo.

Japanese farmer Masami Yoshizawa, second right, shows a black bull with speckles to the media as police officers block him from leading the bull off a truck he drove from Fukushima, northeastern Japan, in front of Agriculture Ministry in Tokyo.

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by actress Mary Steenburgen during the Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas awards dinner in Los Angeles.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by actress Mary Steenburgen during the Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas awards dinner in Los Angeles.

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A man walks past debris and cars swept away by severe flooding in the town of Varna, Bulgaria.

A man walks past debris and cars swept away by severe flooding in the town of Varna, Bulgaria.

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Indian schoolchildren hold placards as they pray for safety of Indians stranded in Iraq, in Ahmedabad. The Iraqi government has determined where 40 Indian construction workers abducted near Mosul are being held captive with workers of a few other nationalities, an official said Thursday.

Indian schoolchildren hold placards as they pray for safety of Indians stranded in Iraq, in Ahmedabad. The Iraqi government has determined where 40 Indian construction workers abducted near Mosul are being held captive with workers of a few other nationalities, an official said Thursday.

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Security personals stand guard outside Legislative building in Hong Kong. Security stepped up after protesters, last Friday, against the government on a development plan in the North Eastern New Territories, storming at the Legco building with bamboo poles and smashed glass panels last Friday, police have arrested 24 people.

Security personals stand guard outside Legislative building in Hong Kong. Security stepped up after protesters, last Friday, against the government on a development plan in the North Eastern New Territories, storming at the Legco building with bamboo poles and smashed glass panels last Friday, police have arrested 24 people.

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Models display creations by designer Serikapas during the Islamic Fashion Festival at the Malaysia International Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Models display creations by designer Serikapas during the Islamic Fashion Festival at the Malaysia International Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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South Korean Navy`s Guided Missile Patrol Gun Boat fires a harpoon missile during a live firing exercise against a possible invasion by North Korean submarines near islands called Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan.

South Korean Navy`s Guided Missile Patrol Gun Boat fires a harpoon missile during a live firing exercise against a possible invasion by North Korean submarines near islands called Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan.

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Pope Francis meets the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra` Matthew Festing, during a private audience in the pontiff`s private library at the Vatican.

Pope Francis meets the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra` Matthew Festing, during a private audience in the pontiff`s private library at the Vatican.

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Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the first free practice session for Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Spielberg track, Austria. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the first free practice session for Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Spielberg track, Austria. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held Sunday, June 22, 2014.

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England team members celebrate as Sri Lanka`s Dimuth Karunaratne, left, walks after being bowled by England`s Liam Plunkett for 28 runs during their Second Test Match at Headingley cricket ground, Leeds, England.

England team members celebrate as Sri Lanka`s Dimuth Karunaratne, left, walks after being bowled by England`s Liam Plunkett for 28 runs during their Second Test Match at Headingley cricket ground, Leeds, England.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav arrives at Vidhan Sabha to present the state budget in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav arrives at Vidhan Sabha to present the state budget in Lucknow.

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Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan at a Blood Donation Camp organised by the Health Ministry in New Delhi.

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan at a Blood Donation Camp organised by the Health Ministry in New Delhi.