Friday: The day in photos
At the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a street artist re-creates the now-famous Shepard Fairey image of President Obama. The president is expected in Germany in June, making a private visit to explore his family history. (Steffi Loos / AFP/Getty Images)
It’s almost French Open time. An employee waters the clay Philippe Chatrier court, known as center court, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (Christophe Ena / Associated Press)
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerobatic team gets a big thumbs-up as it flies over the United States Naval Academy commencement in Annapolis, Md. President Obama was on hand to give an address. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
Cricket players congratulate one another during the first semifinal of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match at the Supersport Park in Pretoria, South Africa. Deccan Chargers bowler Ryan Harris, center, celebrates after dismissing Delhi Daredevils batsman Gautam Gambhir, unseen. (Themba Hadebe / Associated Press)
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On the first day of the Italian rally in Sardinia, French driver Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena catch some air. The race is part of the World Rally Championship. (Giuseppe Cacace / AFP/Getty Images)
You’ve heard of the Palme d’Or, but have you heard of the Palm Dog? Ah, you never know what to expect on the Cannes Film Festival’s sidelines. This goggle-wearing pooch attended the Palm Dog ceremony celebrating dogs in film -- the four-legged kind, not the flops. (Valery Hache / AFP/Getty Images)
At a Hindu temple in Katmandu, Nepal, a holy man applies religious symbols to his face. (Gemunu Amarasinghe / Associated Press)
At London’s Tate Modern, a visitor interacts with a re-creation of Robert Morris’ participatory “Bodyspacemotionthings” installation. The original installation, in 1971, taxed first-aid supplies, got trashed, and was abruptly closed after four days. (Oli Scarff / Getty Images)
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Striking workers of the financially troubled Ssangyong Motor Co., the ailing South Korean automaker, hold up banners reading. “Layoff is murder.” (Ahn Young-joon / Associated Press)
