Day in Pics: 8th May

May 08, 2014, 08:38 AM IST
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Vehicles try and make their way through hail covered roads after a tornado touched down in Akron, Colo. during a severe weather outbreak.

Vehicles try and make their way through hail covered roads after a tornado touched down in Akron, Colo. during a severe weather outbreak.

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Toronto FC defender Doneil Henry, right, battles for the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps forward Erik Hurtado, left, during first half semi-final Amway Canadian Championship soccer action in Toronto.

Toronto FC defender Doneil Henry, right, battles for the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps forward Erik Hurtado, left, during first half semi-final Amway Canadian Championship soccer action in Toronto.

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Jelena Jankovic from Serbia reacts during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from Russia.

Jelena Jankovic from Serbia reacts during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from Russia.

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Actress and cancer survivor Valerie Harper, testifies before a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing to examine the fight against cancer, focusing on challenges, progress, and promise, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Actress and cancer survivor Valerie Harper, testifies before a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing to examine the fight against cancer, focusing on challenges, progress, and promise, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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A riot police officer runs to get more tear gas during confrontations with students who gathered outside the Universidad Nacional in Bogota, to show their support for the ongoing nationwide agrarian strikes, in Bogota, Colombia.

A riot police officer runs to get more tear gas during confrontations with students who gathered outside the Universidad Nacional in Bogota, to show their support for the ongoing nationwide agrarian strikes, in Bogota, Colombia.

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Anthony Barr, 2014 draft prospect and newest SUBWAY Famous Fan, poses with a life-size food statue made of fresh vegetables, in New York. Barr joins a roster of fellow Famous Fans that include Robert Griffin III, Justin Tuck, Russell Westbrook, Pele and Michael Phelps.

Anthony Barr, 2014 draft prospect and newest SUBWAY Famous Fan, poses with a life-size food statue made of fresh vegetables, in New York. Barr joins a roster of fellow Famous Fans that include Robert Griffin III, Justin Tuck, Russell Westbrook, Pele and Michael Phelps.

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Federal police wearing T-shirts that read in Portuguese `SOS Federal Police` cover their mouths with bandanas as a way to protest their leaders` recommendation to not protest, as they demand better labor conditions outside the venue where Brazil`s coach is announcing his squad for the upcoming World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Federal police wearing T-shirts that read in Portuguese `SOS Federal Police` cover their mouths with bandanas as a way to protest their leaders` recommendation to not protest, as they demand better labor conditions outside the venue where Brazil`s coach is announcing his squad for the upcoming World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, is interviewed by television journalist Robin Roberts during the Philanthropy New York`s annual meeting, at the Ford Foundation in New York.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, is interviewed by television journalist Robin Roberts during the Philanthropy New York`s annual meeting, at the Ford Foundation in New York.

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President Barack Obama tours tornado-damaged areas of Vilonia, Ark., and talks with Daniel Smith and his sons Garrison Dority and Gabriel Dority, right. Obama is visiting with first responders and families affected by the recent tornados before traveling on to California where he will raise money for the Democratic Party and receive an award from a foundation created by movie director Steven Spielberg.

President Barack Obama tours tornado-damaged areas of Vilonia, Ark., and talks with Daniel Smith and his sons Garrison Dority and Gabriel Dority, right. Obama is visiting with first responders and families affected by the recent tornados before traveling on to California where he will raise money for the Democratic Party and receive an award from a foundation created by movie director Steven Spielberg.

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Sakshi Dhoni, wife of MS Dhoni during the match between the Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Superkings held at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

Sakshi Dhoni, wife of MS Dhoni during the match between the Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Superkings held at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

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Britain`s Prince Harry, left and Sentebale ambassador, British singer Joss Stone, attend the Sentebale Summer Party, in London.

Britain`s Prince Harry, left and Sentebale ambassador, British singer Joss Stone, attend the Sentebale Summer Party, in London.

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Students of Rabindra Bharati University garland a statue of Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore on the poet`s 153rd birth aniversary at his birth place Jorasankho Thakur Bari, in Kolkata.

Students of Rabindra Bharati University garland a statue of Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore on the poet`s 153rd birth aniversary at his birth place Jorasankho Thakur Bari, in Kolkata.

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BJP activists stage a protest dharna against the Election Commission near the BHU at Lanka in Varanasi.

BJP activists stage a protest dharna against the Election Commission near the BHU at Lanka in Varanasi.

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School students carry placards during an awarness rally on World Red Cross Day in Patna.

School students carry placards during an awarness rally on World Red Cross Day in Patna.

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President Pranab Mukherjee presenting an award to CEO, ICICI Bank Ltd. Chanda Kochhar.

President Pranab Mukherjee presenting an award to CEO, ICICI Bank Ltd. Chanda Kochhar.

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Minority people shout slogans during a protest against the communal violence in Assam, at Esplanade in Kolkata.

Minority people shout slogans during a protest against the communal violence in Assam, at Esplanade in Kolkata.

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BJP`s PM candidate Narendra Modi and Apna Dal Chief Anupriya Patel at an election campaign rally in Varanasi.

BJP`s PM candidate Narendra Modi and Apna Dal Chief Anupriya Patel at an election campaign rally in Varanasi.