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Our world in photos: February 16

February 16, 2023 Michaela Keil
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FRANCE — Speed demon: United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin sped down the course during an alpine ski World Championships giant slalom, in Meribel, on Thursday.
Photo: Alessandro Trovati/AP

 

IRAQ — Imam Moussa al-Kadhim: Shiite worshippers gathered at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the eighth century, during the annual commemoration of the saint’s death, in Baghdad, on Wednesday.
Photo: Hadi Mizban/AP

 

MICHIGAN — Vigil: Mourners attended a vigil at The Rock on the grounds of Michigan State University in East Lansing, on Wednesday. Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson were killed and several other students remain in critical condition after a gunman opened fire on the campus of Michigan State University Monday night.
Photo: Al Goldis/AP

 

INDIA — Air show: U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 took off on the fourth day of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Aero India is a biennial event with flying demonstrations by stunt teams and militaries and commercial pavilions where aviation companies display their products and technology.
Photo: Aijaz Rahi/AP

 

ARIZONA — Spring training: Some Chicago Cubs players ran during a spring training baseball workout on Wednesday, in Mesa.
Photo: Morry Gash/AP

 

SPAIN — Fashion week: A model wore a creation by Andres Sarda during Fashion Week in Madrid, on Thursday.
Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP

 

MOLDOVA — Swearing-in: Moldova’s president Maia Sandu, right, watched as Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean knelt down in front of the national flag during a swearing-in ceremony in Chisinau, on Thursday. Moldova’s new government, led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean, has been sworn in after winning Parliament’s approval.
Photo: Aurel Obreja/AP
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