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Our world in photos: February 16

February 16, 2024 Brooklyn Eagle Staff
BERLIN — It’s only safe to oppose Putin outside of Russia: A woman with a face painted in the color of blood attends a protest in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin's fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia's prison agency said. He was 47.Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP
BERLIN — It’s only safe to oppose Putin outside of Russia: A woman with a face painted in the color of blood attends a protest in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin's fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia's prison agency said. He was 47.
Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP
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MUNICH — Heavy eyes reflect a heavy heart: Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reacts as she speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool Photo via AP
MUNICH — Heavy eyes reflect a heavy heart: Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reacts as she speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.
Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool Photo via AP
ATHENS — A progressive wave washes over an ancient nation: A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.Photo: Michael Varaklas/AP
ATHENS — A progressive wave washes over an ancient nation: A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece’s lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Photo: Michael Varaklas/AP
GAZA — Bombs, bullets and starvation: Palestinians line up for a free meal in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas.Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
GAZA — Bombs, bullets and starvation: Palestinians line up for a free meal in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
<b>LOS ANGELES — Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!</b> The tractor portion of a big rig is shown in an aerial view on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in the Wilmington section of Los Angeles. Several Los Angeles firefighters were injured, two critically, when an explosion occurred as they responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders that were on fire early Thursday, authorities said.<br>Photo: William Liang/AP
LOS ANGELES — Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! The tractor portion of a big rig is shown in an aerial view on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in the Wilmington section of Los Angeles. Several Los Angeles firefighters were injured, two critically, when an explosion occurred as they responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders that were on fire early Thursday, authorities said.
Photo: William Liang/AP
PARIS — Apollo and his chariot get pampered ahead of the summer Olympics: A crane lifts the sculpture of "Apollon sur son char" (Apollo on his Chariot) to reinstall it in the Apollo's fountain after its restoration in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Palace of Versailles is reinstalling Apollo's chariot, a masterpiece from the 17th century, after a major restoration undertaken ahead of the Paris Olympics, during which the site will be the venue for equestrian sports.Photo: Christophe Ena/AP
PARIS — Apollo and his chariot get pampered ahead of the summer Olympics: A crane lifts the sculpture of “Apollon sur son char” (Apollo on his Chariot) to reinstall it in the Apollo’s fountain after its restoration in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Palace of Versailles is reinstalling Apollo’s chariot, a masterpiece from the 17th century, after a major restoration undertaken ahead of the Paris Olympics, during which the site will be the venue for equestrian sports.
Photo: Christophe Ena/AP
MADRID — The inspiration came from Saturday morning cartoons: A model wears a creation by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada during Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP
MADRID — The inspiration came from Saturday morning cartoons: A model wears a creation by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada during Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP
QATAR — Smiling for the camera: ​​Al Kulaibi Mskm of Oman competes in the men's 100-meter butterfly heat at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.Photo: Lee Jin-man/AP
QATAR — Smiling for the camera: ​​Al Kulaibi Mskm of Oman competes in the men’s 100-meter butterfly heat at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Photo: Lee Jin-man/AP

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