Photos of the day

A selection of AP photos taken over the past 24 hours. 

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Iraq Mosul

Three roadside bombs laid by Islamic State group militants explode in a western Mosul neighbourhood, killing one of the Iraqi engineers attempting to diffuse the devices. Iraq, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

Afghanistan

Afghans cry after an attack on a military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Gunmen stormed a military hospital in Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding more than 60, setting off clashes with security forces that were still underway hours later. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Somalia Drought

The carcass of a dead goat lies in the desert in a drought-stricken area near Bandar Beyla, in Somalia Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Somalia's government has declared the drought a national disaster, and the United Nations estimates that 5 million people in this Horn of Africa nation need aid, amid warnings of a full-blown famine. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Greece Farmers Protest

Riot police clashes with protesting farmers outside the greek Agriculture Ministry, in Athens, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Police fired tear gas to prevent farmers from forcing their way into the ministry building, while protesters responded by throwing stones. No injuries or arrests were reported. Protesters are angry at increases in their tax and social security contributions, part of the income and spending cuts Greece's left-led government has implemented to meet bailout creditor-demanded budget targets.(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Bangladesh Beauty Redefined

In this March 7, 2017 photo, a Bangladeshi acid attack survivor gets her make up applied during the event 'Beauty Redefined' in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh has struggled to deal with acid attacks in recent decades, instituting harsh punishments for perpetrators including the death sentence. The country has also trained doctors to treat such sensitive cases and attempted to control the sale of acid, but has failed to eliminate the scourge entirely.(AP Photo/A. M. Ahad)

Pakistan International Womens Day

Pakistani acid attack victim Rukhsana Sharafuddin gets ready to attend a gathering at an NGO office to mark the International Women's Day in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Turkey International Women's Day

People walk during a protest marking the International Women's Day, in central Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Organized by NGOs and women’s organizations, the march began amidst extensive security precautions. Demonstrations have been restricted during the state of emergency declared following last year’s failed coup, however police did not intervene with this year’s march. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Fearless Girl Wall Street

A woman strikes a pose in front of a statue titled "Fearless Girl" on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in New York. A big investment firm, State Street Global Advisors, put the statue there to highlight International Women's Day. The work by artist Kristen Visbal. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Britain Budget

A statue of Winston Churchill in front of the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Britain's Treasury chief Philip Hammond, is set to deliver an upbeat message as he unveils a cautious budget meant to help the country bolster resources as it faces the uncertainty of leaving the European Union. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Israel Purim

Asylum seekers' children, mostly from Eritrea, wear costume during the Purim parade festival in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther, which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity; dressing up in masks and costumes; eating a festive meal; and public celebrations. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israel Trump Purim

Israeli artists put final touches on a float of U.S. President Donald Trump, to be used next week during Purim carnivals throughout the country, at a workshop in the city of Holon, Israel, Wednesday, March. 8, 2017. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Scroll of Esther. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

India Holi Festival

A boy makes his way out after praying inside Banke Bihari temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Holi, the festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Holi Festival

Hindu devotees throw colored powder on each other inside Banke Bihari temple during Holi festival celebrations in Vrindavan, India, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Holi, the festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring among other things. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Germany Zoo

Koala joey Ramboora and his mother Iona sit in the enclosure in the zoo in Duisburg, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. ( Roland Weihrauch/dpa via AP)

Florida Daily Life

A member of the U.S. Navy Parachute team, The Leap Frogs, prepares to land near the Start/Finish line at Homestead-Miami Speedway during training, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Homestead, Fla. The jump was part of annual training for a group of about 30 U.S. Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights, and navy jumpers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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