July 7, 2014

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An estimated 1,000 Tibetan prayer flags flutter in the wind as they form the shape of a giant pagoda at Khadiravana Center, Hua Hin, Thailand's only institution dedicated to the teaching and learning of Tibetan Buddhism and the art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas, July 6, 2014. (Photo taken by Matthew Richards/VOA reader)

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Bell (R) catches a ball next to owner Nao Omura as they ride on a wave during the animal surfing portion of the Mabo Royal Kj Cup surfing contest at Tsujido beach in Fujisawa, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, July 6, 2014.

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Models wear creations by Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons for Dior's Fall-Winter 2014-2015 Haute Couture fashion collection, in Paris, France.

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A model presents a creation by Bulgarian designers Livia Stoianova and Yassen Samouilov as part of the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014-2015 fashion show for fashion house On Aura Tout Vu in Paris, France.