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Week in pictures: 4 - 10 May

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11 May 2014
Giraffe Bine licks an older giraffe named Andrea at Friedrichsfelde Zoo in Berlin

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Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko celebrates his opening goal against Aston Villa

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MANCHESTER, WEDNESDAY: Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko celebrates his opening goal against Aston Villa at the Etihad. The Sky Blues went on to win 4-0.

Riot police in Caracas

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CARACAS, THURSDAY: A riot police officer kicks a gas canister during clashes with students taking part in an anti-government protest.

Rolf Harris leaves Southwark Crown Court

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LONDON, TUESDAY: Rolf Harris leaves Southwark Crown Court. The entertainer has pleaded not guilty to 12 indecent assault charges.

Narendra Modi

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VARANASI, THURSDAY: Indian election frontrunner Narendra Modi makes a victory sign from his car as he is driven across the city of Varanasi after a rally. Results of the election are due to be announced on 16 May.

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Rihanna at the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

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NEW YORK, MONDAY: Rihanna arrives at the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Russian soldiers march at the Red Square during a Victory Day parade

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MOSCOW, FRIDAY: Russian soldiers march through Moscow's Red Square during a Victory Day parade, marking 69 years since World War II, amid tensions in Ukraine.

A Spanish matador performs a pass on a bull at the Maestranza Bullring

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SEVILLE, MONDAY: A Spanish matador performs a pass on a bull at the Maestranza Bullring.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive for the premiere of Maleficent at Kensington Palace

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LONDON, THURSDAY: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive for the premiere of Maleficent at Kensington Palace. Jolie plays the title role in the Disney film based on Sleeping Beauty.

Stilton’s May Day cheese-rolling competition

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STILTON, MONDAY: A team takes part in the Stilton’s May Day cheese-rolling competition. Around 2,000 people turned out to watch the race, in which teams roll wooden blocks resembling cheese through the streets of the Cambridgeshire village.

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