Day in Pics: 6th May

May 06, 2011, 10:53 AM IST
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People pay their last respects after the body of India`s northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu is brought in Itanagar.

People pay their last respects after the body of India`s northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu is brought in Itanagar.

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President Barack Obama, accompanied by a New York City Police officer, New York City Firefighter, and Port Authority officer, observers a moment of silence after placing a wreath at the World Trade Center site, in New York.

President Barack Obama, accompanied by a New York City Police officer, New York City Firefighter, and Port Authority officer, observers a moment of silence after placing a wreath at the World Trade Center site, in New York.

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Staff Sgt. Mario Quinn holds the stomach of his pregnant wife, Donna, as they take part in a National Day of Prayer gathering at City Hall in San Antonio.

Staff Sgt. Mario Quinn holds the stomach of his pregnant wife, Donna, as they take part in a National Day of Prayer gathering at City Hall in San Antonio.

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People take part in a recreation of the Battle of Puebla during

People take part in a recreation of the Battle of Puebla during "Cinco de Mayo" celebrations in Mexico City. On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces loyal to Benito Juarez defeated French troops sent by Napoleon III in the Battle of Puebla, in Puebla, central Mexico.

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Delhi Daredevils batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates his hundred during an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.

Delhi Daredevils batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates his hundred during an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.

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President Barack Obama waves to guests as he and first lady Michelle Obama host a Cinco de Mayo reception at the White House.

President Barack Obama waves to guests as he and first lady Michelle Obama host a Cinco de Mayo reception at the White House.

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Actress Jennifer Aniston makes an appearance at Sephora to promote her new fragrance `Jennifer Aniston` in New York.

Actress Jennifer Aniston makes an appearance at Sephora to promote her new fragrance `Jennifer Aniston` in New York.

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Models wear the fashions of designer Lisa Maree during Australian Fashion Week in Sydney.

Models wear the fashions of designer Lisa Maree during Australian Fashion Week in Sydney.

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Spiritual leader Alim Jamil Yahya addresses a crowd of Filipino Muslims during a rally near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Filipino Muslims condemned the killing of Osama bin Laden and the bombing of Libya while accusing the United States of terrorism.

Spiritual leader Alim Jamil Yahya addresses a crowd of Filipino Muslims during a rally near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Filipino Muslims condemned the killing of Osama bin Laden and the bombing of Libya while accusing the United States of terrorism.

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Red Bull German driver Sebastian Vettel car is seen after crashing at pits during the first free practice at the Istanbul Park circuit racetrack, in Istanbul, Turkey. Vettel was unharmed after crashing his Red Bull car during the rainy first practice for the Turkish Grand Prix on Friday. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday.

Red Bull German driver Sebastian Vettel car is seen after crashing at pits during the first free practice at the Istanbul Park circuit racetrack, in Istanbul, Turkey. Vettel was unharmed after crashing his Red Bull car during the rainy first practice for the Turkish Grand Prix on Friday. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday.

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Indonesian Buddhists pray during a ceremony welcoming the holy month of Vesak in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Vesak is the most important month in Buddhist calendar as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Buddha.

Indonesian Buddhists pray during a ceremony welcoming the holy month of Vesak in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Vesak is the most important month in Buddhist calendar as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Buddha.

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Colombian singer Shakira performs during her concert in the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Colombian singer Shakira performs during her concert in the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

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US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers her address at Rome`s UN`s Food and Agriculture Organisation. Hillary Rodham Clinton warned that global shortages of food and spiraling prices threaten widespread destabilisation and is urging immediate action to forestall a repeat of the 2007 and 2008 crisis that led to riots in dozens of countries around the developing world.

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers her address at Rome`s UN`s Food and Agriculture Organisation. Hillary Rodham Clinton warned that global shortages of food and spiraling prices threaten widespread destabilisation and is urging immediate action to forestall a repeat of the 2007 and 2008 crisis that led to riots in dozens of countries around the developing world.

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Kanimozhi leaves after appearing before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in connection with her alleged involvement in the multibillion telecom scam in New Delhi.

Kanimozhi leaves after appearing before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in connection with her alleged involvement in the multibillion telecom scam in New Delhi.

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Activists of India`s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) burn Australian flags and an effigy in Hyderabad as they protest against Australian fashion designer Lisa Blue`s swimwear creations that featured images of Hindu goddess Lakshmi at the Australian Fashion Week.

Activists of India`s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) burn Australian flags and an effigy in Hyderabad as they protest against Australian fashion designer Lisa Blue`s swimwear creations that featured images of Hindu goddess Lakshmi at the Australian Fashion Week.

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An Indian salesman displays a gold necklace as people shop for gold jewelry in Jammu. Friday marks Hindu festival

An Indian salesman displays a gold necklace as people shop for gold jewelry in Jammu. Friday marks Hindu festival " Akshay Tritiya", considered auspicious for buying gold among other things.

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Pope Benedict XVI meets new Vatican Swiss Guards and their families , in the Vatican`s Clementina Hall, prior to their swearing-in ceremony. The swearing in ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day in 1527 when 147 Swiss Guards died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome.

Pope Benedict XVI meets new Vatican Swiss Guards and their families , in the Vatican`s Clementina Hall, prior to their swearing-in ceremony. The swearing in ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day in 1527 when 147 Swiss Guards died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome.

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An Orthodox priest conducts a funeral ceremony for remains of Soviet soldiers killed during World War II, at a memorial cemetery at the village of Sinyavino, 50 km (31 miles) east of St.Petersburg, Russia. The remains of over 500 soldiers killed in heavy battles during World War II near Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, in 1942-1944, were buried during a ceremony in Sinyavino on the eve of Victory Day, celebrated in Russia on May 9.

An Orthodox priest conducts a funeral ceremony for remains of Soviet soldiers killed during World War II, at a memorial cemetery at the village of Sinyavino, 50 km (31 miles) east of St.Petersburg, Russia. The remains of over 500 soldiers killed in heavy battles during World War II near Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, in 1942-1944, were buried during a ceremony in Sinyavino on the eve of Victory Day, celebrated in Russia on May 9.