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Our world in photos: January 8

January 8, 2024 Brooklyn Eagle Staff

ROMANIA — Epiphany Day here includes blessed horses: A man stands on a horse during Epiphany celebrations in the village of Pietrosani, Romania, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. According to the local Epiphany traditions, following a religious service, villagers have their horses blessed with holy water and then compete in a race. Photo: Vadim Ghirda/AP

ROMANIA — Epiphany Day here includes blessed horses: A man stands on a horse during Epiphany celebrations in the village of Pietrosani, Romania, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. According to the local Epiphany traditions, following a religious service, villagers have their horses blessed with holy water and then compete in a race.
Photo: Vadim Ghirda/AP

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<b>ISTANBUL — Religious holiday brings some discomfort with the celebration:</b> Greek Orthodox faithful holds up a wooden crucifix after retrieving it in the Golden Horn during Epiphany day in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. By tradition, a crucifix is cast into the waters of a lake or river, and it is believed that the person who retrieves it will be freed from evil spirits and will be healthy throughout the year.<br>Photo: Khalil Hamra/AP — ISTANBUL — Religious holiday brings some discomfort with the celebration: Greek Orthodox faithful holds up a wooden crucifix after retrieving it in the Golden Horn during Epiphany day in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. By tradition, a crucifix is cast into the waters of a lake or river, and it is believed that the person who retrieves it will be freed from evil spirits and will be healthy throughout the year.
Photo: Khalil Hamra/AP

<b>BANGLADESH — Violent aftermath of a parliamentary vote:</b> Rakibul, 6, comforts his mother, Rehana, mourning the death of her husband, Mohammad Zillur, at a hospital in Munshiganj, outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Zillur, a supporter of a candidate from the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death on Sunday as Bangladesh voted in a parliamentary election boycotted by the main opposition party.<br>Photo: Altaf Qadri/AP — BANGLADESH — Violent aftermath of a parliamentary vote: Rakibul, 6, comforts his mother, Rehana, mourning the death of her husband, Mohammad Zillur, at a hospital in Munshiganj, outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Zillur, a supporter of a candidate from the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death on Sunday as Bangladesh voted in a parliamentary election boycotted by the main opposition party.
Photo: Altaf Qadri/AP

<b>AUCKLAND — She never flips out, but she will flip her racket:</b> Coco Gauff of the United States throws her racket in the air during her semifinal match against compatriot Emma Navarro at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.<br>Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP — AUCKLAND — She never flips out, but she will flip her racket: Coco Gauff of the United States throws her racket in the air during her semifinal match against compatriot Emma Navarro at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.
Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

<b>MASSACHUSETTS — ‘Damn! Our first big win and the only place to celebrate is in the snow’:</b> New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) makes snow angels following his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets defeated the Patriots 17-3.<br>Photo: Steven Senne/AP — MASSACHUSETTS — ‘Damn! Our first big win and the only place to celebrate is in the snow’: New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) makes snow angels following his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets defeated the Patriots 17-3.
Photo: Steven Senne/AP

<b>SANTIAGO — Where art and politics overlap… with a wrap:</b> Artists lie wrapped in simulated body bags during a performance in support of the Palestinian people, amid the Israel-Hamas war, outside the Museum of Fine Arts, in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.<br>Photo: Esteban Felix/AP — SANTIAGO — Where art and politics overlap… with a wrap: Artists lie wrapped in simulated body bags during a performance in support of the Palestinian people, amid the Israel-Hamas war, outside the Museum of Fine Arts, in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.
Photo: Esteban Felix/AP

<b>HAWAII — Lithe bodies turn better:</b> Akshay Bhatia hits from the 18th tee during the third round of The Sentry golf event, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.<br>Photo: Matt York/AP — HAWAII — Lithe bodies turn better: Akshay Bhatia hits from the 18th tee during the third round of The Sentry golf event, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Photo: Matt York/AP

<b>MEMPHIS — The face of pain, the impact of police abuse:</b> Keyana Dixon, sister of Tyre Nichols, weeps during a candlelight vigil for Nichols on the anniversary of his death Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols lost his life following a violent beating by five Memphis Police officers in January 2023.<br>Photo: Karen Pulfer Focht/AP — MEMPHIS — The face of pain, the impact of police abuse: Keyana Dixon, sister of Tyre Nichols, weeps during a candlelight vigil for Nichols on the anniversary of his death Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols lost his life following a violent beating by five Memphis Police officers in January 2023.
Photo: Karen Pulfer Focht/AP

<b>SAUDI ARABIA — Touching all bases in the Middle East:</b> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.<br>Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP — SAUDI ARABIA — Touching all bases in the Middle East: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP

<b>BHUTAN — A more athletic, outdoor version of darts:</b> An election official plays Khuru, a traditional game outside a polling station on the eve of the general election in Morung village in Bhutan, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.<br>Photo: Anupam Nath/AP — BHUTAN — A more athletic, outdoor version of darts: An election official plays Khuru, a traditional game outside a polling station on the eve of the general election in Morung village in Bhutan, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Photo: Anupam Nath/AP

<b>BATON ROUGE — A Republican governor celebrates:</b> Louisiana Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, center left, arrives with his wife, Sharon Landry, for his inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The inauguration, originally scheduled for Monday, was pushed up a day early due to weather concerns.<br>Photo: Matthew Hinton/AP — BATON ROUGE — A Republican governor celebrates: Louisiana Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, center left, arrives with his wife, Sharon Landry, for his inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The inauguration, originally scheduled for Monday, was pushed up a day early due to weather concerns.
Photo: Matthew Hinton/AP

<b>HAWAII — This is called ‘blasting out of a sand trap’:</b> Byeong Hun An hits from the bunker along the 12th fairway during the final round of The Sentry golf event, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.<br>Photo: Matt York/AP — HAWAII — This is called ‘blasting out of a sand trap’: Byeong Hun An hits from the bunker along the 12th fairway during the final round of The Sentry golf event, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Photo: Matt York/AP

<b>PROVIDENCE — Brutal weather conditions in the Northeast:</b> Pedestrians make their way through falling snow and wind gusts, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Providence, R.I. A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday morning, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.<br>Photo: David Goldman/AP — PROVIDENCE — Brutal weather conditions in the Northeast: Pedestrians make their way through falling snow and wind gusts, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Providence, R.I. A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday morning, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
Photo: David Goldman/AP

<b>MARYLAND — ‘Hey, that ball is meant for me’:</b> Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) making an interception catch against Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, MD.<br>Photo: Susan Walsh/AP — MARYLAND — ‘Hey, that ball is meant for me’: Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) making an interception catch against Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, MD.
Photo: Susan Walsh/AP

<b>ARIZONA — The power of prayer… or at least the drama of kneeling:</b> Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) celebrates with Greg Dortch (83) after Conner scored a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.<br>Photo: Rick Scuteri/AP — ARIZONA — The power of prayer… or at least the drama of kneeling: Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) celebrates with Greg Dortch (83) after Conner scored a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
Photo: Rick Scuteri/AP

<b>MASSACHUSETTS — The classic, offensive ‘stiff-arm’ still works:</b> New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) pushes away New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger on a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.<br>Photo: Steven Senne/AP — MASSACHUSETTS — The classic, offensive ‘stiff-arm’ still works: New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) pushes away New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger on a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.
Photo: Steven Senne/AP

<b>LONDON — ‘How could this happen?’:</b> Liverpool’s Luis Diaz celebrates his side’s first goal during the English FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The opening goal was an own goal by Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior.<br>Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP — LONDON — ‘How could this happen?’: Liverpool’s Luis Diaz celebrates his side’s first goal during the English FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The opening goal was an own goal by Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior.
Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

<b>ITALY — No matter what form it takes, resting is necessary after a cross-country ski win:</b> United States's Jessie Diggins celebrates winning the cross-country ski, women's Tour de Ski overall standings, in Val di Fiemme, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.<br>Photo: Alessandro Trovati/AP — ITALY — No matter what form it takes, resting is necessary after a cross-country ski win: United States’s Jessie Diggins celebrates winning the cross-country ski, women’s Tour de Ski overall standings, in Val di Fiemme, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Photo: Alessandro Trovati/AP

<b>GAZA — Collateral damage from a never-ending conflict:</b> A Palestinian child wounded during the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip receives treatment at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.<br>Photo: Mohammed Dahman/AP — GAZA — Collateral damage from a never-ending conflict: A Palestinian child wounded during the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip receives treatment at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.
Photo: Mohammed Dahman/AP

<b>JAPAN — Looking for survivors… and victims:</b> Police officers go into a building at the premises of a temple to search for victims in Wajima in the Noto peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan, northwest of Tokyo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, following Monday's deadly earthquake.<br>Photo: Hiro Komae/AP — JAPAN — Looking for survivors… and victims: Police officers go into a building at the premises of a temple to search for victims in Wajima in the Noto peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan, northwest of Tokyo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, following Monday’s deadly earthquake.
Photo: Hiro Komae/APOur world in photos: January 8

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