World of Photos: May 12
A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique.
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Young Buddhist monks receive donations during Buddha's birthday prayers at Boudha Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Tom Van Cakenberghe -
![Mariachis play violins as a child-size coffin is carried during the funeral procession in the village of San Isidro, ...]()
Mariachis play violins as a child-size coffin is carried during the funeral procession in the village of San Isidro, Mexico, after a fireworks explosion killed 14 people, including 11 children. Photo: ENRIC MARTI -
![People raise white handkerchiefs, the signature symbol of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo human rights group, during a ...]()
People raise white handkerchiefs, the signature symbol of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo human rights group, during a protest against a Supreme Court ruling that benefited a man serving time for crimes against humanity in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: VICTOR R. CAIVANO -
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Anti-government protesters work together to aim a giant slingshot holding a glass bottle of fecal matter at security forces blocking their march from reaching the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: ARIANA CUBILLOS -
![Participants of ''Prioresses Procession'' take part in the ceremony in honour of Domingo de La Calzada Saint ...]()
Participants of ''Prioresses Procession'' take part in the ceremony in honour of Domingo de La Calzada Saint (1019-1109), who helped poor people and pilgrims, in Santo Domingo de La Calzada, Spain. Photo: ALVARO BARRIENTOS -
![Belarus' Kevin Lalande fails to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Switzerland ...]()
Belarus' Kevin Lalande fails to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Switzerland and Belarus in Paris. Photo: GRIGORY DUKOR -
![Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates after the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Atletico ...]()
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates after the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Photo: Francisco Seco -
![Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, the 2008 Olympic individual all-around champion, poses in front of a rendering of the LA ...]()
Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, the 2008 Olympic individual all-around champion, poses in front of a rendering of the LA 2024's Long Beach Sports Park. Photo: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN -
![The Borobudur temple is illuminated during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.]()
The Borobudur temple is illuminated during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Photo: Ulet Ifansasti -
![Supporters gather as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, delivers a speech after testifying before ...]()
Supporters gather as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, delivers a speech after testifying before Sergio Moro, the lead jurist in the sprawling corruption probe known as Operation Carwash. Photo: DADO GALDIERI -
![A woman walks with her dog in snowfall in Podolye village, Russia.]()
A woman walks with her dog in snowfall in Podolye village, Russia. Photo: DMITRI LOVETSKY
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