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Day in Pics: 8th May

May 08, 2011, 09:47 AM IST

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Penélope Cruz arrives at the World Premiere of

Penélope Cruz arrives at the World Premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

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Raja,16, and 15-year-old child bride Sintu look on at the Balaji temple in Kamkheda village, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

Raja,16, and 15-year-old child bride Sintu look on at the Balaji temple in Kamkheda village, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave the White House in Washington.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave the White House in Washington.

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Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders team owner Shah Rukh Khan, center right, displays the victory sign with his actor friends Chunky Pandey, right, Hrithik Roshan, second left, and Arjun Rampal, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata.

Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders team owner Shah Rukh Khan, center right, displays the victory sign with his actor friends Chunky Pandey, right, Hrithik Roshan, second left, and Arjun Rampal, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata.

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In this photo provided by China`s Xinhua News Agency, India`s Saina Nehwal returns the shuttle cock during the women`s singles semi-final match against South Korea`s Sung Ji Hyun at Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 in Kedah, Malaysia. Saina Nehwal won 2-0 and qualified to the final.

In this photo provided by China`s Xinhua News Agency, India`s Saina Nehwal returns the shuttle cock during the women`s singles semi-final match against South Korea`s Sung Ji Hyun at Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 in Kedah, Malaysia. Saina Nehwal won 2-0 and qualified to the final.

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Japanese artist Reika Hashimoto holds balloons while showcasing fashion produced by Honey`s closet during the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show held in Beijing.

Japanese artist Reika Hashimoto holds balloons while showcasing fashion produced by Honey`s closet during the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show held in Beijing.

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Paris Hilton listens in on a press conference for Manny Pacquiao after Pacquiao defeated Shane Mosley in a WBO welterweight title bout, in Las Vegas.

Paris Hilton listens in on a press conference for Manny Pacquiao after Pacquiao defeated Shane Mosley in a WBO welterweight title bout, in Las Vegas.

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Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, right, greets Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung prior to their bilateral meeting at the 18th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, right, greets Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung prior to their bilateral meeting at the 18th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.

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A Taiwanese girl prays after washing a statue of baby Buddha on Taiwan`s national Buddha`s birthday in Taipei.

A Taiwanese girl prays after washing a statue of baby Buddha on Taiwan`s national Buddha`s birthday in Taipei.

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Colombia`s star singer Shakira performs in torrential rain during

Colombia`s star singer Shakira performs in torrential rain during "The Sun Comes Out World Tour" concert in Bucharest.

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Egyptians gather next to a building belonging to Christians that was set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians in the Imbaba neighborhood of Cairo. Two churches in western Cairo were set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians triggered by rumors of an interfaith romance that left nine dead in some of the worst sectarian tension since the ouster of the president in a popular uprising.

Egyptians gather next to a building belonging to Christians that was set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians in the Imbaba neighborhood of Cairo. Two churches in western Cairo were set on fire during clashes between Muslims and Christians triggered by rumors of an interfaith romance that left nine dead in some of the worst sectarian tension since the ouster of the president in a popular uprising.

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Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating an open-air Mass for 300,000 faithful in Venice, the spiritual highlight of his two-day pastoral visit. Benedict greeted worshippers from his popemobile as he arrived for Sunday Mass, stopping briefly to kiss a swaddled infant wearing pink socks who was passed to him from the crowd.

Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating an open-air Mass for 300,000 faithful in Venice, the spiritual highlight of his two-day pastoral visit. Benedict greeted worshippers from his popemobile as he arrived for Sunday Mass, stopping briefly to kiss a swaddled infant wearing pink socks who was passed to him from the crowd.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier on the eve of Victory Day celebration in Moscow.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier on the eve of Victory Day celebration in Moscow.

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Hindu activists carry photographs of a model in a swimsuit and shout slogans against the Australian government in Jammu.

Hindu activists carry photographs of a model in a swimsuit and shout slogans against the Australian government in Jammu.

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Activists of the National Akali Dal burn Pakistan flags during a protest in New Delhi.

Activists of the National Akali Dal burn Pakistan flags during a protest in New Delhi.

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Passenger buses negotiate a flooded portion of a highway at suburban Makati city, east of Manila, in the Philippines.

Passenger buses negotiate a flooded portion of a highway at suburban Makati city, east of Manila, in the Philippines.

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Pope Benedict XVI blesses faithful from his popemobile in Mestre, Italy.

Pope Benedict XVI blesses faithful from his popemobile in Mestre, Italy.

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India`s Saina Nehwal, left, and Wang Xin from China pose during the awards ceremony at Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 in Kedah, Malaysia.

India`s Saina Nehwal, left, and Wang Xin from China pose during the awards ceremony at Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 in Kedah, Malaysia.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore`s Tillakaratne Dilshan and Virat Kohli celebrate their team`s victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala wicket during an IPL cricket match in Bangalore.

Royal Challengers Bangalore`s Tillakaratne Dilshan and Virat Kohli celebrate their team`s victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala wicket during an IPL cricket match in Bangalore.

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A Hindu devotee of Hindu Goddess Maha Mariamman gets his cheeks pierced with a rod as he prepares to participate in a religious procession in Amritsar.

A Hindu devotee of Hindu Goddess Maha Mariamman gets his cheeks pierced with a rod as he prepares to participate in a religious procession in Amritsar.

Tagore by Elizabeth Brunner

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