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The sun rises as seen from Newton, Massachusetts. ? Photo by AFP
The sun rises as seen from Newton, Massachusetts. ? Photo by AFP
A mother holds her wounded daughter as she waits for treatment at the Dar al-Shifa hospital in the northern city of Aleppo as fighting in Syria's second largest city between rebel forces and government troops continues. ? Photo by AFP
A mother holds her wounded daughter as she waits for treatment at the Dar al-Shifa hospital in the northern city of Aleppo as fighting in Syria's second largest city between rebel forces and government troops continues. ? Photo by AFP
Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attend a campaign rally in Boconoito, Portuguesa state. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency by another six years, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles hopes to pull a major upset. ? Photo by AFP
Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attend a campaign rally in Boconoito, Portuguesa state. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency by another six years, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles hopes to pull a major upset. ? Photo by AFP
Performers from Cirque du Soleil prepare for a promotional event in Sydney's Circular Quay on. Cirque du Soleil is in Australia with its critically-acclaimed and family-friendly big top production OVO, described as ?A teeming world of insects?. ? Photo by AFP
Performers from Cirque du Soleil prepare for a promotional event in Sydney's Circular Quay on. Cirque du Soleil is in Australia with its critically-acclaimed and family-friendly big top production OVO, described as ?A teeming world of insects?. ? Photo by AFP
A volunteer prepares labels for seats in the debate hall ahead of the presidential debate, at the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate on Wednesday Oct 3RD. ?Photo by AP
A volunteer prepares labels for seats in the debate hall ahead of the presidential debate, at the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate on Wednesday Oct 3RD. ?Photo by AP
Two cars and the locomotive of the train car derailed after colliding with a big rig truck in California's Central Valley, authorities said. At least 20 passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries, authorities said. The crash occurred when the driver of the big rig carrying cotton trash failed to yield and hit the train, authorities said. ? Photo by AP
Two cars and the locomotive of the train car derailed after colliding with a big rig truck in California's Central Valley, authorities said. At least 20 passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries, authorities said. The crash occurred when the driver of the big rig carrying cotton trash failed to yield and hit the train, authorities said. ? Photo by AP
Swiss national circus Knie owner Franco Knie takes control of an elephant during an organized bathing session in Lake Leman in Lausanne. Each year the three elephants, named Dehli, Ceylon and MaPalaj, enjoy a refreshing bath in the lake during the warm late summer days. ? Photo by Reuters
Swiss national circus Knie owner Franco Knie takes control of an elephant during an organized bathing session in Lake Leman in Lausanne. Each year the three elephants, named Dehli, Ceylon and MaPalaj, enjoy a refreshing bath in the lake during the warm late summer days. ? Photo by Reuters
Cambodian homeless soccer players (from L-R) Keo Sovannareth, 18, Sin Phiyou, 18, goalkeeper Pin Sophea, 19, Keo Sophondara, 18, and Oun Chhanna 18, pose for pictures in front of the National Museum after a news conference. The Cambodian squad will fly out on Wednesday to compete in the annual Homeless World Cup tournament, which will kick off on October 6 to October 14 with 62 teams from 54 countries, including 14 women's teams in Mexico. ? Photo by Reuters
Cambodian homeless soccer players (from L-R) Keo Sovannareth, 18, Sin Phiyou, 18, goalkeeper Pin Sophea, 19, Keo Sophondara, 18, and Oun Chhanna 18, pose for pictures in front of the National Museum after a news conference. The Cambodian squad will fly out on Wednesday to compete in the annual Homeless World Cup tournament, which will kick off on October 6 to October 14 with 62 teams from 54 countries, including 14 women's teams in Mexico. ? Photo by Reuters
Students from music schools of Athens paint at a square in front of the parliament during an anti-austerity rally in Athens. ? Photo by Reuters
Students from music schools of Athens paint at a square in front of the parliament during an anti-austerity rally in Athens. ? Photo by Reuters
School children dressed as Mahatma Gandhi participate in the celebrations to mark the 143rd birth anniversary of Gandhi, next to India's national flag in the southern Indian city of Chennai. ? Photo by Reuters
School children dressed as Mahatma Gandhi participate in the celebrations to mark the 143rd birth anniversary of Gandhi, next to India's national flag in the southern Indian city of Chennai. ? Photo by Reuters
Bangladeshi Buddhist monks take part in a prayer session in a monk training and meditation centre after Muslims attacked and set fire to temples in Cox's Bazar. ?Photo by Reuters
Bangladeshi Buddhist monks take part in a prayer session in a monk training and meditation centre after Muslims attacked and set fire to temples in Cox's Bazar. ?Photo by Reuters
Ultra Orthodox Jewish children play during a celebration of the Sukkot holiday at a yeshiva in the Ultra Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem. ? Photo by Reuters
Ultra Orthodox Jewish children play during a celebration of the Sukkot holiday at a yeshiva in the Ultra Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem. ? Photo by Reuters

From homeless boys competing for the World Cup to the eccentric world of Cirque du Soleil, these photographs reveal moments of both struggle and celebrations around the world.

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