A look at the best news photos from around the world.
February 17, 2019

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Servicemen of the Belarusian Interior Ministry's special forces unit take part in"Winter Fun" event at their base in Minsk, Belarus.

2
The pack rides during the second stage of the cycling Tour of Oman between Royal Cavalry Oman and al-Bustan.

3
A celebrant is seen in Venice's Riva degli Schiavoni on the opening day of the Venice Carnival, Italy.

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A rescued miner is carried to safety as efforts continue to save people trapped in a gold mine in Kadoma, Zimbabwe, February 16, 2019.