Ahmad Al-rubaye, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Iraqi military vehicle passes displaced Iraqi boys returning to their homes in West Mosul's Oreibi neighbourhood after government forces retook control of the area from the Islamic State (IS) group during the ongoing offensive against the jihadists on May 21, 2017.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, The Associated PressRussian Orthodox clergymen carry the relics of Saint Nicholas in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, May 21, 2017. Relics of Saint Nicholas, one of the Russian Orthodox Church’s most revered figures, arrived in Moscow on Sunday from an Italian church where they have lain for 930 years amid intense coverage by state television that underlines the influence of the church in post-Soviet Russia.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump attends the Arabic Islamic American Summit at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh on May 21, 2017.
Burhan Ozbilici, The Associated PressTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan throw carnations toward supporters during a congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, May 21, 2017. Erdogan returned as leader of Turkey's ruling party Sunday, pushing back criticism that his tenure has curtailed freedoms and polarized the country as he vowed to serve the nation and combat terror.
Ahn Young-joon, The Associated PressPeople watch a TV news program showing a file image of a missile launch by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 21, 2017. North Korea on Sunday fired a midrange ballistic missile, U.S. and South Korean officials said, in the latest weapons test for a country speeding up its development of nuclear weapons and missiles.
Alvaro Barrientos, The Associated PressSPANISH LAW REQUIRES THAT THE FACES OF MINORS ARE MASKED IN PUBLICATIONS WITHIN SPAIN. Participants dressed in bridal white surrounded by flowers, takes part in the pilgrimage "The Maidens", in Sorzano, northern Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2017. According to ancient traditions, the pilgrimage "The Maidens" is in honor of the spring season and the fertility of women, today is also in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, The Associated PressRussian Orthodox believers gather to kiss the relics of Saint Nicholas in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, May 21, 2017. Relics of Saint Nicholas, one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most revered figures, arrived in Moscow on Sunday from an Italian church where they have lain for 930 years. An icon of of Saint Nicholas in in the center.
Bill E. Peterson, Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Development, left, presents Oprah Winfrey with an honorary degree during Smith College's 139th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Northampton, Mass. The author, actress, philanthropist and former talk show host gave the college's commencement address.
Federico Parra, AFP/Getty ImagesRiot policemen struggle with a demonstrator during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on May 20, 2017. Venezuelan protesters and supporters of embattled President Nicolas Maduro take to the streets Saturday as a deadly political crisis plays out in a divided country on the verge of paralysis.
Dale De La Rey, AFP/Getty ImagesVolunteers from the Civil Aid Service (CAS) wearing protective clothing take part in a chicken cull demonstration as part of an emergency response exercise in Hong Kong on May 21, 2017. Some 1000 CAS members took part in a two-day exercise to test their deployment and search and rescue capabilities during an emergency.
Manan Vatsyayana, AFP/Getty ImagesBodybuilders perform onstage during the "Mr. Malaysia 2017" bodybuilding competition in Puchong, outside Kuala Lumpur, on May 21, 2017.Their rippling muscles glistening in golden tanning cream, dozens of buff bodybuilders vied for the title of Mr Malaysia on May 21, a racy spectacle in the Muslim-majority nation.
Andreas Solaro, AFP/Getty ImagesPope Francis greets a child during a visit to the Roman Parish of San Pier Damiani, on May 21, 2017 in Rome.
Noorullah Shirzada, AFP/Getty ImagesAfghan security force personnel patrol during an operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in the Chaparhar district of Nangarhar province on May 21, 2017. Afghan National Army (ANA) forces have launched a joint military operation against Islamic State (IS) militants. At least 70 armed insurgents including commanders have been killed, security officials said.
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An Iraqi military vehicle passes displaced Iraqi boys returning to their homes in West Mosul's Oreibi neighbourhood after government forces retook control of the area from the Islamic State (IS) group during the ongoing offensive against the jihadists on May 21, 2017.
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