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An Iraqi Kurdish Muslim Peshmerga fighter sets a cross on top of a church, which was damaged by Islamic State fighters ...

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique

A tow boat travels along the Ohio River just before sunrise near Paducah.

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique

Military veterans huddle together to hold a United States flag against strong winds during a march to a closed bridge ...

Oil Protest Oceti Sakowin Camp

Oceti Sakowin Camp. Snow storms hit as military veterans raise flags and native Americans offer cleansing smoke during a ceremony protesting to the Dakota access oil pipeline in Cannon Ball, N.D.

An Iranian woman relaxes on the sands while enjoying her weekend in the Mesr desert about 305 miles (500 kilometers) ...

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique

Jakub Janda of Czech Republic jumps in front of the rising moon.

World of Photos

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique