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Jan. 16 Daily Brief: Manure dumped at the French National Assembly, a penguin at the NYSE and Darth Vader

Jan. 16 Daily Brief: Manure dumped at the French National Assembly, a penguin at the NYSE and Darth Vader

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A man driving a lorry with a protest banner dumped several tonnes of manure in front of the National Assembly in central Paris before police stopped his protest, a villager tries to control a bull during a bull-taming festival on the outskirts of Madurai, and more in today’s daily brief.

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Underwater photography at the 2012 London Olympics

Underwater photography at the 2012 London Olympics

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As we continue to look at the art of motion at the 2012 Olympics in London, here’s a selection of photos highlighting the competitive world of swimming and diving from under the surface. They include Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin, and Ryan Lochte.

Photographers featured: Michael Dalder (Reuters), Al Bello (Getty Images) and Francois Xavier Marit (AFP).

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