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In Pics: What happened across the world on June 7

Bangalore, June 7: World leaders and veterans gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of World War Two's D-Day landings.

German Councellor Angela Merkel, French President Hollande and US President Barack Obama were seen greeting each other.

Meanwhile, young girls in Afghanistan get ready to participate in Afghanistan's first female football premier league, in Kabul.

OneIndia News brings to you news from across the world in pictures.

Suu Kyi speaks at Central Executive Committee meeting

Suu Kyi speaks at Central Executive Committee meeting

Myanmar Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the first Central Executive Committee meeting of her National League for Democracy party at a restaurant.

Friendly hug to Hollande

Friendly hug to Hollande

French President Francois Hollande speaks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the D-Day commemoration at the Ouistreham beach, western France.

Afghan Prez candidate survives bomb attack

Afghan Prez candidate survives bomb attack

The Afghan Interior Ministry said a suicide bomber and a roadside bomb struck President candidate Abdullah's convoy as it left a campaign event at a wedding hall in the capital Kabul, killing several civilians but leaving the candidate himself unharmed.

Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge applaud commemorations

Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge applaud commemorations

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applaud during a remembrance ceremony in Arromanches, western France as part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing.

Hollande speaks to Obama

Hollande speaks to Obama

French President Francois Hollande speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama as British Prime Minister David Cameron looks on during the D-Day commemoration at the Ouistreham beach, western France.

US comomerates 70th anniversary of D-day celebrations

US comomerates 70th anniversary of D-day celebrations

One of three helicopters showered 1-million rose petals on the Statue of Liberty during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

Ladies in action

Ladies in action

An Afghan female soccer player kicks a ball in a shooting exercise to get ready for Afghanistan's first female football premier league, during their practice in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Dribbling past the opponents

Dribbling past the opponents

German's Benedikt Furk dribbles with the ball through the Dutch defense during their Field Hockey World Cup match in The Hague, Netherlands.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 11:47 [IST]
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