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UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25.11.2025, Tartu. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Tartu Kaarsild bridge was lit up in orange this evening, symbolizing the global fight against violence against women. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25.11.2025, Tartu. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. LÃµunakeskus overpass was lit up in orange this evening, symbolizing the global fight against violence against women. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) PALACE OF VERSAILLES. ON THE ESPLANADE OF THE WEST FACADE, THE BASIN OF THE PARTERRE D'EAU, SURROUNDED BY BRONZE STATUES SYMBOLIZING THE RIVERS AND RIVERS OF FRANCE: HERE, THAT OF THE SEINE BY ETIENNE LE HONGRE Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

People take a photo with the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Staff of Canadian embassy to Italy take a photo with the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

People walk past the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

A man takes a photo of the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

A girl looks at the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

People walk past the emblems of Olympic and Paralympic Games in front of the City Hall of Milan in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

A woman takes a photo of the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

People pose for photos with the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the digital countdown timer of Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan, Italy. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

People walk past the emblems of Olympic and Paralympic Games in front of the City Hall of Milan in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Twelve "digital torchbearers" pose with Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots Tina and Milo, along with newly unveiled podiums during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Invited guests speak during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Attilio Fontana (C), President of the Lombardy Region, speaks during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Andrea Varnier, Chief Executive Officer of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation, speaks during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

The Mascots Tina (L) and Milo are pictured standing on the newly unveiled podiums for Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Giovanni Malago, President of the Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee, speaks during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games mascot Tina is pictured standing on the newly unveiled podiums for Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Staff unveil the podium for Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Andrea Varnier (C), Chief Executive Officer of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation, speaks during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Newly unveiled podiums for Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games are seen during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Invited guests speak during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games mascot Tina is pictured during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games mascot Milo is pictured standing on the newly unveiled podiums for Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games mascot Tina is pictured standing on the newly unveiled podiums for Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Guests pose with Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots Tina and Milo, along with newly unveiled podiums during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

A Palestinian flag is placed amid the rubble in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on October 12, 2025, symbolizing resilience as residents return to their neighborhoods following Israel’s withdrawal. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A group of dancers perform traditional Circassian folk dances in colorful costumes during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, restored after years of war and the fall of the Assad regime, symbolizing the revival of cultural and heritage life in the city. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A whirling dervish performs a traditional Sufi dance during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, symbolizing spiritual resilience and the return of cultural diversity after years of war. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A whirling dervish performs a traditional Sufi dance during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, symbolizing spiritual resilience and the return of cultural diversity after years of war. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A group of dancers perform traditional Circassian folk dances in colorful costumes during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, restored after years of war and the fall of the Assad regime, symbolizing the revival of cultural and heritage life in the city. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianjin SCO Summit 2025 Preparations - China

A flower-shaped sculpture symbolizing friendship is pictured in Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, Aug. 25, 2025. The SCO Summit 2025 will be held here from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Photo by Sun Fanyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People pose for a photo on Aug. 14, 2025, surrounding a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People stand on Aug. 14, 2025, by a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People stand on Aug. 14, 2025, by a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025, shows a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels on publicly owned land in Berlin, a day ahead of the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People lay flowers on Aug. 14, 2025, at a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People lay flowers on Aug. 14, 2025, at a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.

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"Comfort women" statue in Berlin

People lay flowers on Aug. 14, 2025, at a statue symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, erected on publicly owned land in Berlin, ahead of the 80th anniversary the following day of Japan's surrender in World War II. Authorities have urged that the statue, erected by a South Korean-related citizens' group in 2020, be moved to nearby private land, a proposal repeatedly rejected by the group.