Events in Pics

A pile of weapons burn in Nairobi. Kenyan police destroyed over four thousand weapons that were used in crimes and confiscated by officers since 2007.  A dog named 'Shamrock' is dressed in Irish festive costume during St. Patrick's day celebrations in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 'Save us from ragging': Schoolchildren participate in a candlelight vigil for medical student Aman Kachroo who died after ragging, in Shimla. MULTAN, Pakistan. A gang-rape victim who shunned custom and rose to global fame by speaking out about her case has defied another local taboo – she just got married. Mukhtar Mai is now married to Nasir Abbas Gabol, a police officer who was assigned to protect her as her case gained notoriety. He said she was reluctant to accept his offer and that he threatened suicide when she turned him down. Dakha, Bangladesh, -A woman working at a building site smashes bricks into fragments for use in new construction. About 25 women--earning 60 taka (about 90 U.S. cents) for 12 hours of work--are employed at the site.  Tecuci, Romania --A sedated lion is placed in a container for shipping to a feline sanctuary in South Africa. The lion, Cezar, was housed in a Romanian zoo that has closed. His transfer, along with two other lions, was organized by an animal rights foundation. Some Romanian zoos, unable to afford to meet international standards of animal care, are closing or downsizing.  Pul-i-Khumri, Afghanistan, -Miners clean up after a day's work at the Karkar coal mine.  Producing about a hundred tons of coal daily, the mine, about 105 miles (170 kilometers) north of Kabul, employs 280 workers, each earning the equivalent of U.S. $70 to $100 a month.  Hebron, West Bank,--Holding a balloon, a young Jewish settler watches a Purim parade in the disputed territory of the West Bank. The Purim holiday commemorates the escape of Jews from persecution in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, charity, and noisemakers.  Actress Joanna Lumley lends her support to former Gurkha soldiers, who have gone to the High Court to fight for the right to settle in the UK. The star, whose father fought with Gurkhas in World War II, is pictured with Gurkha VC veterans Lachhiman Gurong (left) and Tul Bahador Pun (right).