Pictures Of The Day: Photos From Wednesday 24th September 2014

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Taxi drivers participate in a mass slow-driving demonstration on Parliament Square on September 24, 2014 in London, England. London's licensed black taxi drivers are campaigning against illegal minicab touting, unlicensed operators and electric Rickshaws. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
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British Prime Minister David Cameron meets with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the UN during the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014
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US President Barack Obama speaks during the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly at the United Nations in New York on September 24, 2014. Obama denounced Russian 'aggression' in Europe. (credit:JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images)
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Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland poses for photos ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 24, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
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Alex Salmond (L), First Minister of Scotland talks with European Tour Chief Executive George O'Grady ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 24, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
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Radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada (R), born Omar Mahmud Mohammed Otman, stands next to his mother at her house in the Jordanian capital Amman on September 24, 2014. A Jordan court acquitted radical cleric Abu Qatada of terrorism charges and ordered the release of the Palestinian-born preacher, who was deported from Britain last year after a long legal battle. (credit:KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elsa Pataky presents the Women Secret 'Dark Seduction' fashion film at Camera Studio on September 24, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Fotonoticias/WireImage) (credit:Fotonoticias via Getty Images)
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Indian school children pose for photographs with a poster of Mars Orbiter Mission satellite as they celebrate its success in Chennai, India, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. India triumphed in its first interplanetary mission, placing a satellite into orbit around Mars on Wednesday and catapulting the country into an elite club of deep-space explorers. (credit:PA)
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In this Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Richie Moretti, left, and Bette Zirkelbach move "Sapphire," a subadult loggerhead sea turtle on a gurney at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Fla. The nodules on the rear of the turtle are weights epoxied to the reptile's carapace to help it submerge due to a boat strike injury. Because the weights will fall off as the turtle grows, it cannot be released. It is scheduled to travel Thursday, Sept. 25, via FedEx to its permanent home at the Living Coast Discovery Center near San Diego. (credit:AP Photo/Florida Keys News Bureau, Andy Newman)
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In this Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, staff at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Fla., examine "Sapphire," a subadult loggerhead sea turtle. Because of a boat strike injury, the reptile can't be released and is scheduled to travel via FedEx Thursday, Sept. 25, to its new permanent home at the Living Coast Discovery Center near San Diego. From left are Devin Merriman, Matt Brochhausen and Richie Moretti. (credit:AP Photo/Florida Keys News Bureau, Andy Newman)
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Andy Burnham, the Shadow Health Secretary, delivers his speech to delegates on the final day of the Labour Party Conference on September 24, 2014 in Manchester, England. Ed Miliband, the Leader of the Labour Party, delivered his keynote speech to delegates yesterday, and has since admitted missing out a key passage on the UK's financial deficit. The four-day annual Labour Party Conference finishes today in Manchester. (credit:Oli Scarff via Getty Images)
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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - SEPTEMBER 24: Pope Francis jumps as he catches a baseball ball thrown by a faithful at the end of his weekly audience at St. Peter's Square on September 24, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his Apostolic Voyage to Albania. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (credit:Franco Origlia via Getty Images)
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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - SEPTEMBER 24: Pope Francis jumps as he catches a baseball ball thrown by a faithful at the end of his weekly audience at St. Peter's Square on September 24, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his Apostolic Voyage to Albania. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (credit:Franco Origlia via Getty Images)
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Home Secretary Theresa May speaks at the Making A Stand launch event in central London, the event which was organised by Inspire features Muslim women from across the UK who are making a united stand rejecting the barbarism of the Islamic State (credit:PA)
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Activists from the women's rights organization Femen protest against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) threats urging the deaths of citizens of all countries taking part in the US-led coalition against the jihadists, on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, on September 24, 2014. The inscription on the flags read 'Infidels' State'. (credit:THOMAS SAMSON via Getty Images)
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Activists from the women's rights organization Femen protest against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) threats urging the deaths of citizens of all countries taking part in the US-led coalition against the jihadists, in front of the Arch of Triumph monument in Paris, on September 24, 2014. The inscription on the flags read 'Infidels' State'. (credit:THOMAS SAMSON via Getty Images)
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 24: A model showcases garments from artists and designers from all around the world at the dress rehearsal of WOW at TSB Bank Arena on September 24, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) (credit:Hagen Hopkins via Getty Images)
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Two rare one-year-old Albino Hedgehogs called Tughall and Albie who have been rescued by Carole Catchpole, the founder of the hedgehog rescue centre in Longframlington in Northumberland. (credit:Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
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SESENA NUEVO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Mountains of used tyres lay on a dump in the countryside on September 24, 2014 in Sesena Nuevo, near Madrid, Spain. Used tyres dump site in Sesena is a major environmental problem and was declared ilegal back in 2003, It currently stores over 75.000 tonnes of tyres. The company, which ran it,Ãreceived many penalties had to leave. Finally the regional goverments have now started to process the tyres in order to clear the area within aproximately four years. Most of the material will be recycled for building materials, surfacing for roads, sports tracks and children's playgrounds. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images)
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Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon and Gary Shore, the stars and director of DRACULA UNTOLD, attended an exclusive preview of the British Library’s Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination exhibition. The cast met with British Library curator Greg Buzwell to view a range of their Dracula related exhibits including the original Dracula play script in Bram Stoker’s hand and a 1st edition of the novel.
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Sir Alex Ferguson, former manager of Manchester United, is pictured with The European Ryder Cup team (L-R) Front row: Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter, Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul McGinley, Justin Rose, Stephen Gallacher and Back Row: Thomas Bjorn, Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Graeme McDowell, Jamie Donaldson and Victor Dubuisson) after delivering a motivational speech ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 23, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (credit:Andrew Redington via Getty Images)
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Radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada (L), born Omar Mahmud Mohammed Otman, is escorted to the Jordanian State Security court, in Amman on September 24, 2014. A Jordan court acquitted radical cleric Abu Qatada of terrorism charges and ordered the release of the Palestinian-born preacher, who was deported from Britain last year after a long legal battle. AFP PHOTO/ KHALIL MAZRAAWI (Photo credit should read KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KHALIL MAZRAAWI via Getty Images)
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Radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada, born Omar Mahmud Mohammed Otman, sits behind bars at the Jordanian State Security court, in Amman on September 24, 2014. A Jordan court acquitted radical cleric Abu Qatada of terrorism charges and ordered the release of the Palestinian-born preacher, who was deported from Britain last year after a long legal battle. AFP PHOTO/ KHALIL MAZRAAWI (Photo credit should read KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KHALIL MAZRAAWI via Getty Images)
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Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Elche CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 23, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno via Getty Images)
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An Indian Hindu devotee bathes after preforming a 'pind-daan' ritual for the salvation of his ancestors at Sangam on the last day of Pitru Paksha in Allahabad on September 24, 2014. Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. (credit:Getty)
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One of two new 2-year-old twin polar bears, Suka or Sakari, swims inside the Polar Bear Odyssey display at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in St. Paul, Minn. The bears were born in November 2012 at the Toledo Zoo in Ohio and arrived at the Como Zoo two weeks ago. (credit:PA)
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Light from the setting sun gives a backdrop to the Statue of Liberty, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in New York. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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In this Oct. 28, 2013 photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, shows former music producer Phil Spector at the Health Care Facility in Stockton, Calif. Two newly released photos of Spector show the toll of age and prison on the once flamboyant music legend. California Department of Corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton said Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, the October 2013 photo was taken when Spector was moved to the prison system’s huge California Heath Care Facility in Stockton. He is serving 19 years to life for the 2003 killing of actress Lana Clarkson.
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Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, walks on stage while moderating a panel discussion "Valuing What Matters," during the Clinton Global Initiative, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 in New York. (credit:AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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Actor Matt Damon speaks about clean water initiatives at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. President Barack Obama also attended the event and spoke after Matt Damon. (credit:AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Southampton at The Emirates Stadium in London. Southampton came from behind to win the match with ease. (credit:IAN KINGTON via Getty Images)
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A firefighters sets a controlled burn with a drip torch while fighting the King Fire on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in Mosquito, Calif. Strike teams from Fresno and El Dorado Cal Fire worked in conjunction with department of corrections crews in an offensive firing tactic, intended to take away fuel from the main fire. Nearly 2,000 firefighters were added Tuesday to battle the wildfire threatening thousands of homes, in anticipation of erratic winds and hotter temperatures that could undo their progress. (credit:AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville slides down a zip line over the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 (credit:AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Actress Jessica Chastain is seen wearing a watch of Jaeger Le-Coultre at the photocall of her new movie 'The Dissapearance of Eleanor Rigby' at the Aquarium during the 62nd San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 23, 2014 in San Sebastian, Spain. (credit:Juan Naharro Gimenez via Getty Images)
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Justine Thornton (R) wife of the leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party Ed Miliband kisses her husband following his speech at Manchester Central, in Manchester on September 23, 2014 on the third day of the Labour Party conference. Conservative bashing, stirring words about social equality and warnings over populism: Britain's main opposition party this week prepped its ranks for next year's general election. 'Win 2015' flags were on display all around at the party conference in Manchester, northwest England, as hundreds of supporters milled around, along with T-shirts reading 'Never Kissed A Tory' (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Ed Miliband, the Leader of the Labour Party, is greeted by his wife Justine after delivering his keynote speech to delegates in the main conference hall on day three of the Labour Party Conference on September 23, 2014 in Manchester, England. The four-day annual Labour Party Conference takes place in Manchester and is expected to attract thousands of delegates with keynote speeches from influential politicians and over 500 fringe events. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)