24 hours in pictures

Vodno, Macedonia: Amateur astronomers observe an eclipse of the moon Photograph: Boris Grdanoski/AP

Beijing, China: Visitors watch a laser show in front of the Yongdingmen gate as part of the annual lantern festival Photograph: Feng Li /Getty

Dallas, USA: Barack Obama supporters cheers their candidate at a rally Photograph: Rick Bowmer /AP

Moscow, Russia: Riot police train in security measures to be used during Russia's upcoming presidential election Photograph: Alexander Nemenov/AFP

Mitrovica, Kosovo: Ethnic Serb students protest against Kosovo's declaration of independence Photograph: Carsten Koall/Getty

Karachi, Pakistan: A policeman throws a teargas cannister towards protesting lawyers who are opposed to President Pervez Musharraf Photograph: Rizwan Tabbasum /AFP

Medaram, India: A beggar made up as a statue of Gandhi Photograph: Mahesh A Kumar/AP

Mariashoni, Kenya: A man from the Ogiek tribe stands guard over his family after the forest they live in was set alight two days ago in a suspected arson attack Photograph: Kate Holt/EPA

Milan Italy: A model falls during Dsquared2 show at Milan Fashion Week Photograph: Damien Meyer/AFP

Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Family members and friends cry as the bodies of a family murdered in their home are carried away Photograph: Orlando Sierra/AFP

Beijing, China: A diver enters the water as he practices during a break at the Diving World Cup Photograph: Diego Azubel/EPA