Best pictures from around the world Agencies Published February 4, 2014 0 The Tungurahua volcano spews smoke as pictured from the city of Huambalo, Ecuador, on February 3. – Photo by Reuters Hindu devotees offer prayers at Sangam, confluence of Hindu holy rivers of Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, early morning on the auspicious occasion of “Basant Panchami” at the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, on Tuesday February 4. – Photo by AP A Nanga Sadhu, or Hindu holy naked man, bathes at Sangam, confluence of Hindu holy rivers of Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, for a ritual bath, on the auspicious occasion of “Basant Panchami” at the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, on Tuesday February 4. – Photo by AP Tents of anti-government protesters are seen at Independence Square in central Kiev, on February 4. – Photo by Reuters Sri Lanka's navy fires a gun salute as a part of main celebrations for Sri Lanka's 66th Independence Day in Colombo February 4, 2014. Sri Lanka obtained independence from British rule in 1948. – Photo by Reuters A boy looks through the window of the Saraswati temple, whose walls are filled with writings, during the Shreepanchami festival in Kathmandu, on February 4. – Photo by Reuters Investor studies share prices during the morning trading at a private stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday February 4. – Photo by AP Rosa village is seen from a gondola prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, on Tuesday February 4, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. – Photo by AP An African migrant covers himself with blanket for warmth as he walks in a park during a protest demanding asylum and work rights from the Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, Israel, early on Tuesday February 4. – Photo by AP Join our Whatsapp channel
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