August 1, 2014
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Kyrgyz soldiers of the Rapid Deployment Forces of Central Asian nations take part in joint military exercises outside the capital, Bishkek. The exercise gathers members of CSTO, a military alliance which includes Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
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A wall decorated with paintings by children are seen in a bomb shelter in the Israeli southern city of Ashkelon, July 31, 2014. The words in Hebrew read, "Protective Edge."
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A Hindu devotee pours milk on a snake as an offering during the annual Hindu Nag Panchami festival. The festival is dedicated to the worship of snakes.
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A performer places a burning stick to his tongue during a show for visitors to a beach carnival in Beijing.