Pictures of the day: July 18, 2016

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world


Multimedia Desk July 18, 2016
People take part during the national peace march in Cali, Colombia, July 15, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

This photo in Nice shows a France's flag left at a make-shift memorial for victims of the deadly Bastille Day attack. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the truck attack that killed 84 people in Nice on France's national holiday. PHOTO: AFP

A man waves a Turkish flag during a demonstration in Istanbul in support of the government, following a failed coup attempt. PHOTO: AFP

A handicapped pilgrim reacts as he takes a bath during the celebration of the annual pilgrimage to the waterfall in Saut D'Eau, Haiti. Pilgrims bath in the waterfall that is believed to have healing and purifying powers. According to a legend, the Virgin Mary appeared atop a palm tree at this site. PHOTO: REUTERS

Inmates work out in a yard inside Klong Prem high-security prison in Bangkok. PHOTO: REUTERS

Students perform with soccer balls during an opening ceremony of a soccer event, in Dalian, Liaoning province, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Mourners carry the body of Mehmet Agabey, who was killed in a thwarted coup, during a memorial service at Kirazlitepe Omer Orhan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. PHOTO: REUTERS

Dancers of the British dance company Balletboyz perform in "Fiction", choreographed by Javier de Frutos, during the Malta Arts Festival in Valletta, Malta. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Hindu devotee lies on a road as the holy "Rath", or the chariot of lord Jagannath, passed over her during the Rath Yatra, or chariot procession in Karachi, Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Brazilian army forces soldier is pictured as he attends a training against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro Air base, Brazil. PHOTO: REUTERS

A general view of the Lord's cricket ground ahead of the First Test between Pakistan and England on July 17. PHOTO: REUTERS

Dallas Police salute during an Honor Guard Ceremony following the funeral services for Dallas Police Department Officer Michael Krol, who was among five police officers shot dead the previous week, in Plano, Texas. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Brazilian Air Force plane flies during an exercise ahead the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PHOTO: REUTERS

Inmates sit on the floor during an inspection visit in the long-term sentence zone inside Klong Prem high-security prison in Bangkok, Thailand. PHOTO: REUTERS

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