Pictures of the day: June 27, 2016

We look at 13 pictures of events from around the world


Multimedia Desk June 27, 2016
Commuters heading into the City of London walk across London Bridge, in front of Tower Bridge, in central London. PHOTO: AFP

Afghan Muslims perform their wudu before attending prayers during Ramazan at a mosque in the old section of Kabul. PHOTO: AFP

This handout picture taken on June 26, 2016 and released by the Vatican press office, Osservatore Romano, shows Pope Francis and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II releasing white doves in the direction of Mount Ararat during a visit to the Khor Virap monastery. PHOTO: AFP

People walk over Westminster Bridge wrapped in Union flags, towards the Queen Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and The Houses of Parliament in central London on June 26, 2016. Britain's opposition Labour party plunged into turmoil Sunday and the prospect of Scottish independence drew closer, ahead of a showdown with EU leaders over the country's seismic vote to leave the bloc. PHOTO: AFP

A dog is pulled through the crowd during the New York City Pride in New York. PHOTO: AFP

Croatia v Portugal - EURO 2016 Croatia's Mario Mandzukic in action. PHOTO: REUTERS

A farmer plants saplings in a paddy field on the outskirts of Agartala, India. PHOTO: REUTERS

The 5-year-old son of villager Munkhtsetseg jumps off next to the tent at a village on the outskirts of Ulan Bator, Mongolia. PHOTO: REUTERS

The 5-year-old son of villager Munkhtsetseg looks out behind a gate of the tent at a village on the outskirts of Ulan Bator, Mongolia. PHOTO: REUTERS

Germany v Slovakia - EURO 2016 - Round of 16- Germany's Thomas Muller in action with Slovakia's Juraj Kucka. PHOTO: REUTERS

Afghan devotees perform a special evening "Taraweeh" prayer during the month of Ramazan at a mosque in Herat. PHOTO: AFP

A Palestinian woman walks past the Dome of the Rock in Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. PHOTO: AFP

Chileans celebrate victory over Argentina in the final match of the Copa America Centenario 2016 in Santiago, Chile. PHOTO: AFP

Participants carry photos of victims killed in the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting during the annual NYC Pride parade in New York City. PHOTO: REUTERS

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