Today in photos
A monkey sits perched on the shoulder of a Hindu devotee known as a kanwaria during an annual pilgrimage towards the River Ganges. A woman grieves during funeral services for the late Spanish Rev. Mariano Arroyo Merino in Havana's Cathedral. And the owner of the first Tata Nano car, drives his car on a street in Mumbai, India. View a slideshow of these images and more.
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A monkey sits perched on the shoulder of a Hindu devotee known as a kanwaria during an annual pilgrimage towards the River Ganges, about 130 kilometers (81 miles) from Allahabad, India, Friday, July 17, 2009. Kanwarias, worshippers of Hindu God Shiva, carry water from the Ganges to their respective hometowns and offer it at Shiva temples.
Rajesh Singh Associated Press
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Ashok Vichare, owner of the first Tata Nano car, drives his car on a street in Mumbai, India, Friday, July 17, 2009. The US$2,000 Nano, the world's cheapest car, was launched in India this year and hit the roads Friday.
Rajanish Kakade Associated Press
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A boy gives his puppy a ride on a Styrofoam as he plays in floodwaters at Dampalit north of Manila, Philippines on Friday July 17, 2009 after storm "Isang" (international name Molave) which lashed through eastern and northeastern Philippines dumped heavy rains overnight and flooded most parts of metropolitan Manila. Heavy rains and knee-deep floods in many areas of Manila led authorities to suspend classes and work in government offices, including the central bank, which provides clearing facilities for stock exchange transactions.
Bullit Marquez Associated Press
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Children enjoy the water in a flooded playground due to rains brought by a tropical storm locally named as "Isang" Friday, July 17, 2009 in Manila, Philippines. Heavy rains and knee-deep floods in many areas of the city led authorities to suspend classes and work in government offices.
Pat Roque Associated Press
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Egyptian whirling dervishes perform late Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt. A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement opened at this Egyptian Red Sea resort town Wednesday.
Amr Nabil Associated Press
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A woman grieves during funeral services for the late Spanish Rev. Mariano Arroyo Merino in Havana's Cathedral, Friday, July 17, 2009. Merino's body was discovered Monday morning in his room at the parish and early indications are that the 74-year-old priest was murdered, according to the Havana Archbishop's office. Arroyo is the second Spanish priest in five months to be found dead near the capital, according to Cuba's Roman Catholic Church.
Javier Galeano Associated Press
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Miami Beach firefighters battle a blaze Friday, July 17, 2009, that destroyed Burke's castle, a mansion on North Bay Road, in Miami Beach, once owned by the Windjammer Barefoot Cruises family, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Marice Band Associated Press
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John Daly of the US holds a ball and cigarette during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Turnberry golf course, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2009.
Jon Super Associated Press
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Afghan children play football in a street in Kabul, Afghanistan on Friday, July 17, 2009.
Emilio Morenatti Associated Press
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A flamingo drinks water at Erfurt zoo, central Germany, on Friday, July 17, 2009.
Jens Meyer Associated Press
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China's Qin Kai performs during the men's 1-meter springboard diving event, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 17, 2009.
Alessandra Tarantino Associated Press
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A child looks at a historical photo of Mandela, outside the cell were former South African president Nelson Mandela was locked up by the former apartheid government on Robben Island, South Africa, Friday, July 17, 2009. Mandela will celebrate his 91st birthday on Saturday.
Schalk Zuydam Associated Press
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A mural shows former South African president Nelson Mandela's face, made by hand imprints in the city of Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, July 17, 2009. Mandela will celebrate his 91 year, birthday tomorrow.
Schalk Zuydam Associated Press