Gallery: The best photos from around the world
9 ImagesThe best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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A security guard takes off his protective mask as he smokes cigarette at a street in Hong Kong, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Credit:AP
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Riot police form a cordon during a demonstration by women against gender violence in Mexico City. Credit:AP
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A model is styled backstage before appearing in the Anna Sui fashion show during New York's Fashion Week, February 2020. Credit:AP
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Traditional characters known as "Mama vieja" and "Gramillero" dance candombe during Las Llamadas parade, the Uruguayan carnival that has its roots in the traditions of African slaves in Montevideo, Uruguay.Credit:AP
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Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood poses for photographers at her Autumn/Winter 2020 fashion week showcase in London, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.Credit:Invision/AP
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A spectator wearing a face mask looks to the large screen to watch a reply during Day 2 of the 2020 NRL Nines between at HBF Stadium on February 15, 2020 in Perth, Australia.Credit:Getty Images
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A group of dancers gets ready for Las Llamadas parade, the Uruguayan carnival parade that has its roots in the traditions of African slaves in Montevideo, Uruguay.Credit:AP
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A woman applies make up to a drummer's face in preparation for Las Llamadas, the Uruguayan carnival.Credit:AP
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A Buddhist monk from Vietnam wearing a face mask walks amid Buddhist statues at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. Credit:AP