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Pictures of the day: May 27, 2017

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world

Multimedia Desk May 29, 2017

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A Palestinian man reads the Quran in al-Aqsa Mosque, on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: REUTERS

A demonstrator throws a molotov cocktail during a rally against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Palestinian man reads the Quran in al-Aqsa Mosque, on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: REUTERS

A TV set floats on a flooded road in Dodangoda village in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. PHOTO: REUTERS

People take part in a demonstration held by Israeli left-wing group Peace Now, entitled "Two States, One Hope, A demonstration against 50 years of occupation", in Tel Aviv, Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman dressed in a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt holds her cat as she take part in an embroidered shirt parade in central Kiev, Ukraine. PHOTO: REUTERS

Masks are displayed during a protest by non-governmental organisation (NGO) Rio de Paz (Rio of Peace) against political corruption scandals on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PHOTO: REUTERS

People are transported on top of an armoured personnel carrier on a flooded road as a man pushes his bike thorugh the water, in Bulathsinhala village, in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistani Muslims perform a special taraweeh prayer on the start of the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Lahore. PHOTO: REUTERS

A member of the Kimbanguist church submerges himself three times in the holy water to cleanse himself in Nkamba. PHOTO: AFP

Anti-government protesters block the Francisco Fajardo highway in Caracas during a demonstration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. PHOTO: AFP

Indian Muslim men arrange rows of food for Iftar, the time for break the fast during the first day of the month of Ramadan in Guwahati. PHOTO: AFP

The pack rides during the 180,2 km third stage of the Tour des Fjords between Odda and Karmoy in Norway. PHOTO: AFP

Two hyacinth macaws fly over clashes between opposition activists and riot police during a demostration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. PHOTO: AFP

Well-wishers release thousands of balloons into the sky during a vigil to commemorate the victims of the May 22 attack on Manchester Arena at Tandle Hill Country Park in Royton, northwest England. PHOTO: AFP