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File picture - Jane Goodall

File picture, dated May 19, 2009, of British primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Exclusive. Nicolas Sarkozy attends French-German friendship meeting in Berlin

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Labour Minister Brice Hortefeux attend an European elections rally of the Junge Union (Young Union, the youth organization of the German Christian Democrats) at Sony Center in Berlin Germany on May 10, 2009. The Junge Union was holding the rally as part of a German-French friendship meeting. European Union member states will hold elections for the European parliament in June. Photo by Elodie Gregoire/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Obama Signs Civil Rights History Project Act

Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama signs the Civil Rights History Project Act bill into law in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, May 12, 2009. With President Obama are from left: U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (Democrat of Illinois); U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (Democrat of New York); U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (Democrat of Georgia); U.S. Representative Lacy Clay (Democrat of Missouri); U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (Democrat of Georgia)..Mandatory Photo by Pete Souza - White House via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Political scientist Dalibor Rohac, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States (2015-2019) Valerii Chalyi, former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2006-2009) William Taylor, former deputy director for Global Operations at the Pentagons Joint Staff, Rear Admiral Michael Hewitt and former Republican Party politician Bob McEwen (L to R) attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Political scientist Dalibor Rohac, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States (2015-2019) Valerii Chalyi, former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2006-2009) William Taylor, former deputy director for Global Operations at the Pentagons Joint Staff, Rear Admiral Michael Hewitt and former Republican Party politician Bob McEwen (L to R) attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Political scientist Dalibor Rohac, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States (2015-2019) Valerii Chalyi and former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2006-2009) William Taylor (L to R) attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States (2015-2019) Valerii Chalyi (L) and former US Ambassador to Ukraine (2006-2009) William Taylor attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers with disabilities participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers with disabilities participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

A soldier stands in silent tribute in front of the War Heroes Monument in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform at the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform at the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A costumer selects Indonesian batik clothes at Beringharjo Traditional Market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on May 18, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

This photo taken on May 19, 2025 shows wooden mask handicrafts with batik motif displayed at a workshop in Krebet village, Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people watching Indonesian batik exhibits in Museum of Textile in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 18, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Xu Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

Children wearing Indonesian batik walk on campus during an event of "Batik Friday" in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on May 16, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

Dancers wearing Indonesian batik perform traditional dance during a dance festival event in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 11, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Kuncahya B./Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv

MEP Mika Aaltola (L) and Academic Council Chairman at the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies and the General Secretary of the European Parliament in 2009-22 Klaus Welle attend the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv

Klaus Welle, the Academic Council Chairman at the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies and the General Secretary of the European Parliament in 2009-22, attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv

Klaus Welle, the Academic Council Chairman at the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies and the General Secretary of the European Parliament in 2009-22, attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv

MEP Mika Aaltola, Academic Council Chairman at the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies and the General Secretary of the European Parliament in 2009-22 Klaus Welle, MEP Marketa Gregorova, member of the French National Assembly Anne Genetet, MEP Ivars Ijabs and chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Ukraines Integration into the European Union Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze (L to R) attend the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv

Klaus Welle, the Academic Council Chairman at the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies and the General Secretary of the European Parliament in 2009-22, attends the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's Swiss Guards swore in 32 new recruits on May 6, 2009. The new recruits joined their ranks in an elaborate swearing-in ceremony in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. Then each new recruit grasped the corps' flag and, raising three fingers in a symbol of the Holy Trinity, swore to uphold the Swiss Guard oath to protect Benedict XVI and his successors. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's Swiss Guards swore in 32 new recruits on May 6, 2009. The new recruits joined their ranks in an elaborate swearing-in ceremony in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. Then each new recruit grasped the corps' flag and, raising three fingers in a symbol of the Holy Trinity, swore to uphold the Swiss Guard oath to protect Benedict XVI and his successors. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Juliette Binoche, President Of The Jury At The 78th Cannes Film Festival

Juliette Binoche succeeds American director Greta Gerwig and will chair the jury for the 78th edition, which runs from 13 to 24 May 2025 - FILE - "Juliette Binoche attends the screening of ""Un Prophete"" at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France, May 16, 2009. Photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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Suzuki Motor's former leader Osamu Suzuki dies at 94

Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman and President Osamu Suzuki (far L) poses for a photo during a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Alto commercial vehicle in Hamamatsu in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka in May 2009. Suzuki died of malignant lymphoma at age 94 on Dec. 25, 2024.

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Asma Al-Assad Said To Have ’50/50′ Chance Of Survival As Leukemia Returns

File photo dated April 28, 2009 of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and his wife Asma during a visit at Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. Asma al-Assad, the wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is said to have a 50% chance of survival after an aggressive form of blood cancer is believed to have returned following treatment for the disease earlier this year, the UK’s Telegraph newspaper reports. According to the report, the exiled former first lady, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May of this year, is completely isolated in Moscow as she undergoes treatment for the aggressive cancer. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asma Al-Assad Said To Have ’50/50′ Chance Of Survival As Leukemia Returns

File photo dated April 28, 2009. of Syrian First Lady Asma Al Assad meets with students and teachers as she visits Vienna Business School in Vienna, Austria. Asma al-Assad, the wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is said to have a 50% chance of survival after an aggressive form of blood cancer is believed to have returned following treatment for the disease earlier this year, the UK’s Telegraph newspaper reports. According to the report, the exiled former first lady, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May of this year, is completely isolated in Moscow as she undergoes treatment for the aggressive cancer. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asma Al-Assad Said To Have ’50/50′ Chance Of Survival As Leukemia Returns

File photo dated April 28, 2009 of Syrian First Lady Asma Al Assad meets with students and teachers as she visits Vienna Business School in Vienna, Austria. Asma al-Assad, the wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is said to have a 50% chance of survival after an aggressive form of blood cancer is believed to have returned following treatment for the disease earlier this year, the UK’s Telegraph newspaper reports. According to the report, the exiled former first lady, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May of this year, is completely isolated in Moscow as she undergoes treatment for the aggressive cancer. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hacked Emails Expose Bashar al-Assad and Wife (Files)

Syrian head of state Bashar al-Assad and London-born wife Asma al-Assad appear to live in a surreal psychological bubble, insulated from the grotesque violence that has claimed the lives of 8,000 Syrians, according to a cache of some 3,000 alleged emails and documents obtained by Syrian activists and published by the Guardian issue dated March 15, 2012. File photo : Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and First Lady Asma receive Turkish President Abdullah Gul and First Lady Hayrunnisa for a state visit in Damascus, Syria on May 17, 2009. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hacked Emails Expose Bashar al-Assad and Wife (Files)

Syrian head of state Bashar al-Assad and London-born wife Asma al-Assad appear to live in a surreal psychological bubble, insulated from the grotesque violence that has claimed the lives of 8,000 Syrians, according to a cache of some 3,000 alleged emails and documents obtained by Syrian activists and published by the Guardian issue dated March 15, 2012. File photo : Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and First Lady Asma receive Turkish President Abdullah Gul and First Lady Hayrunnisa for a state visit in Damascus, Syria on May 17, 2009. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

"Niels Arestrup poses during the photo call of ""Un Prophete"" at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France, May 16, 2009. Photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

French actor Niels Arestrup, French director Jacques Audiard and French actorTahar Rahim attend the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_017 Local Caption 187783_017

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

"Niels Arestrup poses during the photo call of ""Un Prophete"" at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France, May 16, 2009. Photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

French actor Niels Arestrup, French director Jacques Audiard and French actorTahar Rahim attend the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_001 Local Caption 187783_001

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

French actor Niels Arestrup attends the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_009 Local Caption 187783_009

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

French actor Niels Arestrup attends the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_021 Local Caption 187783_021

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

"Niels Arestrup poses during the photo call of ""Un Prophete"" at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France, May 16, 2009. Photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Screening

Thierry Fremeaux, Nils Arestrup and Jacques Audiard arriving at the screening of 'Un Prophete' during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Rodolphe Escher/JDD/ABACAPRESS.COM

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

Actor Adel Bencherif, actress Leila Bekhti, actor Niels Arestrup, director Jacques Audiard and actor Tahar Rahim attend the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_029 Local Caption 187783_029

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Photocall

French actor Niels Arestrup, French director Jacques Audiard and French actorTahar Rahim attend the 'Un Prophete' Photocall held at the Palais Des Festival during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Local Caption 187783_016 Local Caption 187783_016

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62nd Cannes Film Festival - Un Prophete Screening

Nils Arestrup and Tahar Rahim arriving at the screening of 'Un Prophete' during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 16, 2009. Photo by Rodolphe Escher/JDD/ABACAPRESS.COM