Pictures of the day: February 1, 2017

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world


Multimedia Desk February 01, 2017
Afghan youth are reflected in a pool of rainwater on the outskirts of Herat. PHOTO: AFP

A firehose of lava flows from the Kilauea volcano into the sea, Kilauea, Hawai. PHOTO: AFP A firehose of lava flows from the Kilauea volcano into the sea, Kilauea, Hawai. PHOTO: AFP

Jewish men walk past an image of Rabbi Israel Abuhaseira, known as the Baba Sali, during the annual pilgrimage to his grave in the southern Israeli town of Netivot. PHOTO: AFP Jewish men walk past an image of Rabbi Israel Abuhaseira, known as the Baba Sali, during the annual pilgrimage to his grave in the southern Israeli town of Netivot. PHOTO: AFP

Fighters from the popular mobilisation units take part in a training session in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. PHOTO: AFP Fighters from the popular mobilisation units take part in a training session in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. PHOTO: AFP

Participants dressed as Vikings pose by a long boat in the annual Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. PHOTO: AFP Participants dressed as Vikings pose by a long boat in the annual Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. PHOTO: AFP

People attend a DJ mixset by British DJ Luke Abbott (C) in a giant swimming pool at the Cressy's Bath during the Antigel festival (Antifreeze Festival) in Confignon near Geneva. PHOTO: AFP People attend a DJ mixset by British DJ Luke Abbott (C) in a giant swimming pool at the Cressy's Bath during the Antigel festival (Antifreeze Festival) in Confignon near Geneva. PHOTO: AFP

Afghan members of a Wushu martial arts group display their skills as they pose for a photograph at the Shahrak Haji Nabi hilltop overlooking Kabul. PHOTO: AFP Afghan members of a Wushu martial arts group display their skills as they pose for a photograph at the Shahrak Haji Nabi hilltop overlooking Kabul. PHOTO: AFP

The National Capitol is reflected upside down in a puddle of water in Washington, DC. PHOTO: AFP The National Capitol is reflected upside down in a puddle of water in Washington, DC. PHOTO: AFP

Benfica fans light flares during the Portuguese league football match Vitoria Setubal vs SL Benfica at the Bonfim stadium in Setubal. PHOTO: AFP Benfica fans light flares during the Portuguese league football match Vitoria Setubal vs SL Benfica at the Bonfim stadium in Setubal. PHOTO: AFP

A leprosy patient stands outside a structure at the leprosy hospital in downtown Srinagar. PHOTO: AFP A leprosy patient stands outside a structure at the leprosy hospital in downtown Srinagar. PHOTO: AFP

A Boeing 747-400 Super Tanker from the US drops water to extinguish wildfires in Chile's central-south regions, in Dichato, Chile. PHOTO: REUTERS A Boeing 747-400 Super Tanker from the US drops water to extinguish wildfires in Chile's central-south regions, in Dichato, Chile. PHOTO: REUTERS

A bull savar (jockey) guides his bulls as he competes in a bull race in Pind Sultani, Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS A bull savar (jockey) guides his bulls as he competes in a bull race in Pind Sultani, Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS

A rainbow is seen over the Israeli settler outpost of Amona in the occupied West Bank. PHOTO: REUTERS A rainbow is seen over the Israeli settler outpost of Amona in the occupied West Bank. PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman walks in the snow at Times Square in New York US. PHOTO: REUTERS A woman walks in the snow at Times Square in New York US. PHOTO: REUTERS

COMMENTS (1)

Bunny Rabbit | 7 years ago | Reply Whats unique about these pics above ? ET please stick to your standard. Earlier each pic had something new to show .
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