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Gallery 30 January 2009: Democratic Republic of the Congo: CNDP fighters line up during a ceremony
Democratic Republic of the Congo: CNDP fighters line up during a ceremony held by the Congolese army to bring them into its ranks, held in Rumangabo base Photograph: Walter Astrada/AFP/Getty Images
Gallery 30 January 2009: Immingham, UK: Police wait as crowds gather at the Lindsey oil refinery
Immingham, UK: Police wait as crowds gather at the Lindsey oil refinery Photograph: Jon Super/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: Kuda, India: Salt workers make a salt pan
Kuda, India: Salt workers make a salt pan Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters
Gallery 30 January 2009: Manila, Philippines: Workers roast pigs through an oven opening
Manila, Philippines: Workers roast pigs through an oven opening Photograph: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
Gallery 30 January 2009: Marseille, France: Workers walk along the deserted railway
Marseille, France: Workers walk along the deserted railway at the railway station Photograph: Jean-paul Pelissier/Reuters
Gallery 30 January 2009: Jabalya, Gaza Strip: A man uses crutches as he walks near rubble of houses
Jabaliya, Gaza Strip: A man uses crutches as he walks near rubble of houses destroyed during Israel's offensive Photograph: Abid Katib/Getty Images
Gallery 30 January 2009: Dhaka, Bangladesh: Muslim devotees arrive for Friday prayers
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Muslim devotees arrive for Friday prayers at Biswa Ijtema, or World Congregation of Muslims, on the bank of river Turag Photograph: Pavel Rahman/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: Tokyo, Japan: A Japan Airlines staff member checks an engine
Tokyo, Japan: A Japan Airlines staff member checks a biofuel-loaded No 3 engine of a Boeing 747-300 jet before a demo flight at Haneda Airport Photograph: Itsuo Inouye/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: A woman looks at an artwork entitled 'Ghost 2007' by Kader Attia
London, UK: A woman looks at an artwork entitled 'Ghost 2007' by Kader Attia at the 'Unveiled: New Art From The Middle East' exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery Photograph: Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty Images
Gallery 30 January 2009: Berlin, Germany: A model presents a creation by Frida Weyer
Berlin, Germany: A model presents a creation by Frida Weyer at Berlin Fashion Week 2009 Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/Reuters
Gallery 30 January 2009: Limassol, Cyprus: A wave splashes on a rock
Limassol, Cyprus: A wave splashes on a rock Photograph: Petros Karadjias/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: Yangyuan, China: Inhabited Tang Dynasty buildings
Yangyuan, China: Inhabited Tang Dynasty buildings stand in the ancient 'Kaiyang Fort Photograph: Guang Niu/Getty Images
Gallery 30 January 2009: Havana, Cuba: Joana Nunes is prepared for a photo session
Havana, Cuba: Joana Nunes is prepared for a photo session in celebration of her 15th birthday Photograph: Alexandre Meneghini/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: Springfield, US: Rod Blagojevich at his impeachment trial
Springfield, US: Rod Blagojevich gives a closing statement at his impeachment trial in the senate chambers of the State Capital building Photograph: Eric Y Exit/AP
Gallery 30 January 2009: Wuhan, China: Pilgrims burn incense to pay homage to the God of Wealth
Wuhan, China: Pilgrims burn incense to pay homage to the God of Wealth at the Guiyuan Buddhist Temple Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
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