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Najaf, Iraq
Students march in a stadium to mark Police Day, an event organized by the Directorate of Education, on Jan. 8.
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Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Firefighters try to extinguish a blaze at a market on Jan. 4.
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Ramsau am Dachstein, Austria
This aerial photograph shows a man trying to clear snow from his car after heavy snowfall on Jan. 8.
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Duisburg, Germany
A small leopard tortoise is placed on the scales during the annual stock taking exercise at the zoo on Jan. 9.
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Morelia, Mexico
Residents queue up to buy gasoline in bulk, in one of several states where shortages have been reported, on Jan. 8.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Dancers line up to perform during a ceremony, held by the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) to mark the 40th anniversary of the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime, at the National Olympic Stadium on Jan. 7.
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Harbin, China
Fireworks explode over illuminated ice sculptures on the opening day of the 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival on Jan. 5.
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Tokyo, Japan
A contestant writes Japanese calligraphy during an annual contest on Jan. 5.
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Lima, Peru
People hold placards reading "Chávarry out," referring to Attorney General Pedro
Chávarry, during a protest outside his office on Jan. 8.
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Kalofer, Bulgaria
Men and children perform the traditional ‘Horo’ dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha River, as part of Epiphany Day celebrations, on Jan. 6.
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Athens, Greece
A young girl takes pictures of the snowy Temple of Olympian Zeus in central Athens, Greece, 08 January 2019.
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New York City, New York, US
The first ever Winter Lantern Festival, featuring over 3,000 handmade lanterns and 40 LED light installations (the work of 200 Chinese artists) takes place on Jan. 4. |