Day in Pics: 28th November

Nov 28, 2014, 18:55 PM IST
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An Indian army soldier runs after a drone being sent for surveillance during a gunbattle with armed militants at Pindi Khattar village in Arnia border sector, about 43 kilometers (27 miles) south of Jammu.

An Indian army soldier runs after a drone being sent for surveillance during a gunbattle with armed militants at Pindi Khattar village in Arnia border sector, about 43 kilometers (27 miles) south of Jammu.

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Pope Francis talks to journalists during a press conference aboard the flight towards Ankara. Pope Francis travels to Turkey this weekend amid new Muslim-Christian tensions and a violent war next door, with Islamic State militants seizing chunks of territory in Iraq and Syria and sending 1.6 million refugees across the border into Turkey.

Pope Francis talks to journalists during a press conference aboard the flight towards Ankara. Pope Francis travels to Turkey this weekend amid new Muslim-Christian tensions and a violent war next door, with Islamic State militants seizing chunks of territory in Iraq and Syria and sending 1.6 million refugees across the border into Turkey.

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Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi interacts with supporters, at an election rally at Chaibasa in Jharkhand.

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi interacts with supporters, at an election rally at Chaibasa in Jharkhand.

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A couple look at the seasonal illumination displays

A couple look at the seasonal illumination displays "Canyon d'Azur" in Tokyo's Shiodome business district in Tokyo.

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Sant Rampal is produced in Punjab & Haryana High Court in Chandigarh.

Sant Rampal is produced in Punjab & Haryana High Court in Chandigarh.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves on his departure from Kathmandu, Nepal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves on his departure from Kathmandu, Nepal.

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New graduates of the Indian Air Force (IAF) respond to a command during their passing out parade ceremony in Bangalore. A total of 121 officers including 45 women completed Friday after 74 weeks of training.

New graduates of the Indian Air Force (IAF) respond to a command during their passing out parade ceremony in Bangalore. A total of 121 officers including 45 women completed Friday after 74 weeks of training.

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The combination photo shows traditional wooden Perchten masks in the factory of wood carver Hansi Schwabl in Inzell, southern Germany.

The combination photo shows traditional wooden Perchten masks in the factory of wood carver Hansi Schwabl in Inzell, southern Germany.

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Volcanic smoke billows from Mount Aso, Kumamoto prefecture, on the southern Japanese main island of Kyushu.

Volcanic smoke billows from Mount Aso, Kumamoto prefecture, on the southern Japanese main island of Kyushu.

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Tennis players, Andy Murray of Britain, Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia, Carlos Moya of Spain, Sania Mirza of India and Treat Huey of the Philippines, ring the bell at the opening of the trading at the Philippine Stocks Exchange to coincide with the inaugural listing of the IPTL (International Premier Tennis League) at the financial district of Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines.

Tennis players, Andy Murray of Britain, Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia, Carlos Moya of Spain, Sania Mirza of India and Treat Huey of the Philippines, ring the bell at the opening of the trading at the Philippine Stocks Exchange to coincide with the inaugural listing of the IPTL (International Premier Tennis League) at the financial district of Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines.

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A firefighter looks on as a fire rages on W. Saylor St., in Atlas, Pa. A vacant building was destroyed in the blaze which is considered suspicious.

A firefighter looks on as a fire rages on W. Saylor St., in Atlas, Pa. A vacant building was destroyed in the blaze which is considered suspicious.

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This photo provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals, Stephanie Gilmore, of Australia, poses with her ASP World Title trophy after winning the Target Maui Pro at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii.

This photo provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals, Stephanie Gilmore, of Australia, poses with her ASP World Title trophy after winning the Target Maui Pro at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii.

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Pakistani cricket fans light candles to pay tribute to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistani cricket fans light candles to pay tribute to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A pedestrian walks through the snow in Moncton, New Brunswick.

A pedestrian walks through the snow in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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A performer waves at the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York.

A performer waves at the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York.

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A young boy holds a paper just after disembarking from a crippled freighter carrying hundreds of refugees trying to migrate to Europe, at the coastal Cretan port of Ierapetra, Greece.

A young boy holds a paper just after disembarking from a crippled freighter carrying hundreds of refugees trying to migrate to Europe, at the coastal Cretan port of Ierapetra, Greece.

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Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi attends a press conference for the star-studded movie The Crossing in Beijing, China.

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi attends a press conference for the star-studded movie The Crossing in Beijing, China.