24 hours in pictures

Nairobi, Kenya: Police arrest suspected members of the outlawed Mungiki sect Photograph: Tony Karumba/AFP

Jerusalem mountains, Israel: Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jews collect spring water during the traditional rite of Mayim Shelanu Photograph: Pavel Wolberg/EPA

Washington, US: A nun watches the opening services before Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass at Nationals Park Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty

Dharmsala, India: An exiled Tibetan prays during a candlelit vigil Photograph: Ashwini Bhatia/AP

Gaza City, Gaza Strip: Smoke rises from burning rubbish overflowing onto a residential street Photograph: Kevin Frayer/AP

Beijing, China: The Japanese swimming team competes in the Good Luck Beijing Olympic games synchronized swimming qualification tournament Photograph: China Photos/Getty

Melbourne, Australia: Artwork seen at the launch of Art Melbourne 08 at the Royal Exhibition building Photograph: Kristian Dowling/Getty

Agra, India: Camels stand in the river Yamuna, with the Taj Mahal in the background Photograph: Pawan Sharma/AP

San Angelo, US: Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints arrive at the Tom Green county courthouse Photograph: Eric Gay/AP

London, UK: A golden pheasant sits amongst bluebells in Kew Gardens Photograph: Katie Collins/PA

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Sunlight filters through smoke from burning pastures on the outskirt of the city Photograph: Leo La Valle/EPA

Mexico City, Mexico: A model tries on shoes backstage during Mexico Fashion Week Photograph: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP

Prague, Czech Republic: The Crown of Saint Wenceslas of Bohemia is displayed during the presentation before the opening of the Czech Jewels exibition at Prague Castle Photograph: Filip Singer/EPA

Baghdad, Iraq: A boy walks past a donkey during a standstorm Photograph: Mauricio Lima/AFP

Wolfsburg, Germany: Members of the Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo from Belem perform during a rehearsal Photograph: Nigel Treblin/AFP