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Kurdish journalist Dilan Babat, a member of the Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association (MKG), is seen speaking during a protest. In Diyarbakir, Dicle Firat Journalists‘ Association (DFG), Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Association (MKG), Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions (DİSK) Press Labour and Turkish Journalists' Union (TGS) protested against the detention of 9 Kurdish journalists who were working in different cities of Turkey.Kurdish journalist Dilan Babat, a member of the Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association (MKG), is seen speaking during a protest. In Diyarbakir, Dicle Firat Journalists‘ Association (DFG), Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Association (MKG), Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions (DİSK) Press Labour and Turkish Journalists' Union (TGS) protested against the detention of 9 Kurdish journalists who were working in different cities of Turkey.

Protest against detention of 9 Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakir, Turkey

In Diyarbakir, Dicle Firat Journalists‘ Association (DFG), Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Association (MKG), Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions (DİSK) Press Labour and Turkish Journalists' Union (TGS) protested against the detention of 9 Kurdish journalists in operations in different cities of Turkey with a press statement.

Lebanese soldiers stand in front of a bombed car in the Basta neighbourhood. At around 4 a.m, an Israeli aircraft launched an offensive anti-bunker bombs in Basta, Beirut, leaving at least 60 wounded and 12 dead.Lebanese soldiers stand in front of a bombed car in the Basta neighbourhood. At around 4 a.m, an Israeli aircraft launched an offensive anti-bunker bombs in Basta, Beirut, leaving at least 60 wounded and 12 dead.

Anti-bunker bombs launched in Basta, Lebanon

At around 4 a.m, an Israeli aircraft launched an offensive with at least four anti-bunker bombs in Basta, Beirut, leaving at least 60 wounded and 12 dead.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) speaks at a press conference at City Hall in New York City.New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) speaks at a press conference at City Hall in New York City.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Press Conference in NYC, USA

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Press Conference in NYC, USA - 26 Nov 2024

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists dressed as clowns and wearing masks of former UK prime ministers Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Theresa May and Liz Truss stage a protest outside Downing Street, calling on current prime minister Keir Starmer to stop "clowning around” and end animal experiments.PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists dressed as clowns and wearing masks of former UK prime ministers Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Theresa May and Liz Truss stage a protest outside Downing Street, calling on current prime minister Keir Starmer to stop "clowning around” and end animal experiments.

PETA clowns stage protest against animal experiments in London, UK - 26 Nov 2024

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists dressed as clowns and wearing masks of former UK prime ministers Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Theresa May stage a protest outside Downing Street, calling on current prime minister Keir Starmer to stop "clowning around” and end animal experiments.

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A worshipper performs a ritual circumambulation around Datsan Gunzechoinei during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.A worshipper performs a ritual circumambulation around Datsan Gunzechoinei during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

A worshipper performs a ritual circumambulation around Datsan Gunzechoinei during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

A woman photographs the lamps placed along the walls of Datsan Gunzechoinei in celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.A woman photographs the lamps placed along the walls of Datsan Gunzechoinei in celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

A woman photographs the lamps placed along the walls of Datsan Gunzechoinei in celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist monks take part in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Buddhist monks take part in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist monks take part in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers participate in prayers during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Worshippers light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Worshippers light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist lamas from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Institute construct a sand mandala of Vajrapani during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist monks light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Buddhist monks light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddhist monks light candles during the celebration of the Buddhist festival Zula. Worshippers gathered to commemorate the Buddhist festival of Zula, also known as Galdan Namchot or the "Festival of a Thousand Lamps," at Datsan Gunzechoinei in St. Petersburg, Russia. This festival honors the birth, parinirvana (death), and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose contributions led to the establishment of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.