Dinner in white, world cup scenes, Sisi on a bike | June 13
The day in photos around the world.
Baltimore neighborhoods
Baltimore street photographers
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Freddie Gray: protests, aftermath
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Brazil vs. Croatia
Host country Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 during the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Toilet paper wedding dresses, World Cup begins | June 12
The day in photos around the world.
Brazil beefs up security before World Cup 2014
Brazil has beefed up security ahead of the World Cup, with troops deployed at borders and stadiums. Brazilian authorities say the risk of a terrorist attack is low because the country has no enemies but the most serious threat will likely come from street demonstrations.
Soccer from space: World Cup’s most out-of-this-world fans
As fans around the world tune in to World Cup 2014, a few fans out of this world will be watching, too. United States astronauts Reid Wiseman and Steve Swanson and German astronaut Alexander Gerst will be cheering on their teams from some 230 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station, NASA reports.
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World Cup fever heats up, Taxi drivers stop traffic across Europe, protest in Chile and Yemen | June 11
World Cup fever heats up, Taxi drivers stop traffic across Europe, protest in Chile and Yemen and more in today’s daily brief.
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Drag queens in Tel Aviv
Reuters photographer Baz Ratner took some photos backstage at a drag show as part of the Tel Aviv gay pride week.
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Little Joe, the terminally ill beagle, gets a bucket list
Kathryne and Essam Shomali adopted Little Joe from a shelter in Dallas, Pa., in 2012, thinking they would enjoy several years with him. But earlier this year, LJ was diagnosed with a form of cancer called adenocarcinoma, and the Shomalis were told he may only have six to 12 months to live. The couple, who live in the Rodgers Forge neighborhood of Towson, then decided to make a bucket list for LJ to create some fond memories with him before he passes.
Oregon school shooting, new Israeli president, South Korean ferry captain begins trial | June 10
The day in photos around the world.
Goals around the world in advance of World Cup 2014
Reuters photographers on every continent, in countries from China to the Czech Republic, went out to capture images of soccer goalposts used by players to practice the “beautiful game.”