Day in Pics: 3rd May

May 03, 2011, 09:05 AM IST
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A design is seen on display during a press preview of the new Alexander McQueen exhibit,

A design is seen on display during a press preview of the new Alexander McQueen exhibit, "Savage Beauty," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Shala Moradi, lead designer at Faviana fashion house, positions a finished copy of the royal wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton in New York.

Shala Moradi, lead designer at Faviana fashion house, positions a finished copy of the royal wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton in New York.

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First lady Michelle Obama welcomes young runners participating in LIVE with Regis and Kelly`s Run Across America with Dean Karnazes at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington

First lady Michelle Obama welcomes young runners participating in LIVE with Regis and Kelly`s Run Across America with Dean Karnazes at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington

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Conservative supporters celebrate as they watch election results come in, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Conservative supporters celebrate as they watch election results come in, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Recording artist Keri Hilson arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala, in New York.

Recording artist Keri Hilson arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala, in New York.

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President Barack Obama reaches across the table to shake hands with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., second from left, and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., back to the camera, during a dinner for a group of bipartisan Congressional leaders and ranking members and their spouses at the White House in Washington.

President Barack Obama reaches across the table to shake hands with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., second from left, and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., back to the camera, during a dinner for a group of bipartisan Congressional leaders and ranking members and their spouses at the White House in Washington.

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Indian sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik gives finishing touches to a sand sculpture to mark the killing of Osama bin Laden at the golden sea beach at Puri, Orissa.

Indian sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik gives finishing touches to a sand sculpture to mark the killing of Osama bin Laden at the golden sea beach at Puri, Orissa.

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A model wears the fashions of designer Little Joe in Sydney, as part of Australia Fashion Week.

A model wears the fashions of designer Little Joe in Sydney, as part of Australia Fashion Week.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen smiles while he gives a speech during ceremonies held ahead of the May 8 World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen smiles while he gives a speech during ceremonies held ahead of the May 8 World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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A man walks past a wrecked car at the Albany Mall in suburban Auckland, New Zealand after a tornado ripped through Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The tornado ripped across part of New Zealand`s largest city, upturning cars and sending debris slicing through the air, witnesses and news reports said. At least one person was killed and about 20 injured, a hospital official said.

A man walks past a wrecked car at the Albany Mall in suburban Auckland, New Zealand after a tornado ripped through Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The tornado ripped across part of New Zealand`s largest city, upturning cars and sending debris slicing through the air, witnesses and news reports said. At least one person was killed and about 20 injured, a hospital official said.

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Muslim women cast their votes during the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections in Howrah.

Muslim women cast their votes during the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections in Howrah.

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Former Sri Lanka test captain and a politician in opposition Hashan Tillakaratne speaks to the media. Tillakaratne said Tuesday he will tell the International Cricket Council that matches were fixed during his career and that he will reveal the names of those involved in fixing matches

Former Sri Lanka test captain and a politician in opposition Hashan Tillakaratne speaks to the media. Tillakaratne said Tuesday he will tell the International Cricket Council that matches were fixed during his career and that he will reveal the names of those involved in fixing matches "at the appropriate time."

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A reporter speaks on a mobile phone at the head office of India`s central bank, the Reserve bank of India, in Mumbai. India`s central bank raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point Tuesday, its ninth hike in just over a year, warning that persistent inflation has become a threat to growth in Asia`s third-largest economy.

A reporter speaks on a mobile phone at the head office of India`s central bank, the Reserve bank of India, in Mumbai. India`s central bank raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point Tuesday, its ninth hike in just over a year, warning that persistent inflation has become a threat to growth in Asia`s third-largest economy.

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India`s Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna exchange memorandum with Malaysia`s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman during the fifth session of the Malaysia-India Joint Commission Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

India`s Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna exchange memorandum with Malaysia`s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman during the fifth session of the Malaysia-India Joint Commission Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy observes a moment of silence for the French victims of the terrorist attack in Marrakech, Morocco prior to a round table discussion on energy in Gravelines, 300 km north of Paris.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy observes a moment of silence for the French victims of the terrorist attack in Marrakech, Morocco prior to a round table discussion on energy in Gravelines, 300 km north of Paris.

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Members of French watchdog organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demonstrate with poster showing Syrian President Bashar Assad and reading

Members of French watchdog organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demonstrate with poster showing Syrian President Bashar Assad and reading "It`s ink, not blood that should run" in front of Syrian embassy in Paris. This action marks the world press freedom day.

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Artists from India`s Haryana state perform at a procession to mark Hindu festival

Artists from India`s Haryana state perform at a procession to mark Hindu festival "Parasuram Jayanti" in Jammu.

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Nepalese Hindu offer prayers at Mata Tirtha, Nepal. Hindus believe that paying homage at this site brings peace to the departed souls of their mothers.

Nepalese Hindu offer prayers at Mata Tirtha, Nepal. Hindus believe that paying homage at this site brings peace to the departed souls of their mothers.

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Supporter of Pakistan`s religious party Jamatut Dawa offer funeral prayers for Osama bin Laden in Karachi. Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said.

Supporter of Pakistan`s religious party Jamatut Dawa offer funeral prayers for Osama bin Laden in Karachi. Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said.

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Indian women react to camera as they wait in a queue to cast their votes during the fourth phase of polling for the West Bengal state assembly elections in Howrah district, north of Kolkata.

Indian women react to camera as they wait in a queue to cast their votes during the fourth phase of polling for the West Bengal state assembly elections in Howrah district, north of Kolkata.