December 9, 2021

President Joe Biden speaks from the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, for the opening of the Democracy Summit, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, looks on.

Palestinian children look on as they are driven home from school in Gaza City.

A local walks through water flowing in an area affected by the burst of Mount Semeru volcano, in Kamar Kajang, Candipuro area, Lumajang, East Java province, Indonesia.

People holding posters of India's Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat salute to pay their respect to him after he and 12 others died in a helicopter crash, at a ceremony in Ahmedabad.

Former Senator Elizabeth Dole, rests her head on the casket of her husband, former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

Competitors take their practice run on the eve of the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria.

People perform during the Myths and Legends parade in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia, Dec. 8, 2021.

Cast members attend the red carpet opening of the 'Sex and The City' sequel, 'And Just Like That' in New York City, Dec. 8, 2021.

A person sells balloons in Ahmedabad, India.