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July 18 Photo Brief: Przewalski horses in Mongolia, South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday

July 18 Photo Brief: Przewalski horses in Mongolia, South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday

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Przewalski horses in Mongolia, South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday and more in today’s daily brief.
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July 16 Photo Brief: A misfire by French president, Hindu devotees and Canary Island wildfire

July 16 Photo Brief: A misfire by French president, Hindu devotees and Canary Island wildfire

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The french president attempts archery, a cave formed from a airplane in China, protests heat up in Spain and more in today’s daily brief.

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July 14 Photo Brief: Zombies in the streets, Obama in the rain, rock-n-roll in the sea

July 14 Photo Brief: Zombies in the streets, Obama in the rain, rock-n-roll in the sea

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Zombies attack Comic Con and Seth Green in California, Obama campaigns in the rain in Glen Allen, Virginia, divers hold a jam session in the Florida Keys and more in today’s daily brief.

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July 10 Photo Brief: Spam is 75 y/o, Pamplona’s big heads parade

July 10 Photo Brief: Spam is 75 y/o, Pamplona’s big heads parade

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Hormel’s infamous “spiced ham” celebrates 75th years of canned meat goodness, a child forages through a forest of automotive parts in Mumbai, giants and big heads wander the streets of Pamplona and more in today’s daily brief.

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World War II Victory Day celebrations in Russia and across Europe

World War II Victory Day celebrations in Russia and across Europe

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After Adolf Hitler’s suicide on April 30, 1945, the occupying German armies began surrendering in Europe and the former Soviet Union. Ultimately, Germany signed an unconditional surrender, signaling the defeat of the Nazi Germany regime. VE Day (Victory in Europe) is commonly celebrated on May 8, while the countries of the former Soviet Union celebrate the day on May 9.

The following compilation includes scenes from, and revolving around, Victory Day across the ocean.

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