24 hours in pictures

Kabul, Afghanistan: Would-be lawmakers protest after being disqualified from becoming officials despite a court ruling them winners in recent elections Photograph: Ahmad Masood/Reuters

Al-Qalaa, Libya: Mourners carry coffins during the funeral of 35 people Photograph: Zohra Bensemra/Reuters

New York, US: Workers adjust beams of the "Tribute in Lights", ahead of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks toppix Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Bogota, Colombia: Riot police stand guard after being attacked with paint bombs by protesters, during a demonstration by students and teachers Photograph: Guillermo Legaria/AFP/Getty Images

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A view of a big house from the last century located in San Telmo, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city Photograph: Cezaro De Luca/EPA

Kathmandu, Nepal: A man walks past pigeons on his way back after offering prayers from a nearby temple Photograph: Navesh Chitrakar/Reuters

Jaj, Afghanistan: A tattoo decorates the arm of Private First Class Mitchell Clark as he holds a security position during a patrol at dawn Photograph: David Goldman/AP

Mumbai, India: A woman wearing illuminated devil's horns sells toys along the beach Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters

Sydney, Australia: Caramello the koala meets members of the public at Wynyard park Photograph: John Grainger/Newspix/Rex Features

Paris, France: Wooden models of heads are displayed in an auction house Photograph: Laurent Cipriani/AP

Seville, Spain: An artist performs during the rehearsal of the Canadian group Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo Photograph: Marcelo del Pozo/Reuters

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Soldiers march during a military parade in celebration of Brazilian Independence Day Photograph: Buda Mendes/STF/LatinContent/Getty Images

Birmingham, UK: Fallen leaves float on top of duck deed at Moseley bog Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images