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RM2BWBX5G–War memorial for Maine finally sanctioned The trouble over the war memorial for the state of Maine , which the Boston sculptress , Miss Bashka Paeff , has been engaged on , has finally received the official approval of those chiefly concerned in the controversy 22 January 1926
RM2D32N2F–Hichiro Naemura, 82, an ex-Kamikaze pilot in the Japanese Air Force in the Second World War, stands in front of a 'Zero' fighter plane at the Imperial War Museum. *...Hichiro Naemura was one of only a few surviving airmen from the conflict in the Pacific, which saw thousands of young Japanese men kill themselves in officially sanctioned suicide attacks on allied warships. He was in London to help launch Kamikaze: Japan's Suicide Gods, a new book in which his story is told.
RMKM4W6B–Robert Curthose, Robert II, Duke of Normandy, rallying the Crusaders at the Battle of Dorylaeum, 1097 during the First Crusade
RM2HXW17M–Witanhurst, the home of sanctioned Russian Oligarch, Andrey Guryev, in Highgate Hill, North London, England, UK
RMJ40JGA–Crusaders on the march. The Crusades were a series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church during the middle ages aimed at recovering the Holy Land from Islamic rule. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
RMPARTJ2–Album d'Études-Poses. Artist: Louis Igout (French, 1837-1881). Editor: A. Calavas (French). Date: ca. 1880. This album is an excellent example of the type of photography produced in the nineteenth century as an aid to artists in the study of contour, modeling, and proportion, and as a vocabulary of expression, gesture, and pose sanctioned by the art of antiquity and the Old Masters. Groupings representing Cain and Abel, the Drunken Silenus, Hercules and Antaeus, the Dying Gaul, the Cnidian Aphrodite, and others are recognizable among the photographs. Single prints showing sixteen small images
RME0YHWC–Jun. 06, 1970 - Lord Wigg Welcomes Gypsies To Epsom: The gypsies are arriving for Wednesday's Derby in their legalized and limoosined droves. With their presence at Epsom racecourse sanctioned this year, the whole appearance has become vastly respectable, Gleaming modern caravans yesterday stood on the newly alloted Site. Gypsy leaders are expecting something like 400 families instead of the usual 250, not that they have a home to come to. Rent for a week is 8 a caravan, with water, toilet rubbish disposal facilities
RM2K1YP8W–Moscow, Russia. 20th Sep, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a face-to-face meeting with the Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko, right, at the Kremlin, September 20, 2022 in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Gavriil Grigorov/Kremlin Pool/Alamy Live News
RMG15FDC–Like the crusaders, the Muslims believed they were fighting for God. They went into battle with standards carrying inscriptions from their Holy book, the Koran. The Crusades were military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the
RMCWCD7H–Benny Goodman talks with Soviet fans from the stage of the Moscow Sports Palace. Goodman was the first officially sanctioned
RMP77JY2–English: Crowds in stands at Tacoma Speedway July 4th - probably 1914. In 1914, over 35,000 spectators packed the grandstand and lined the field fences at the closing race of the Montamara Festo season. They had paid $1.00 for field admission and from $1.50 to $3.00 for the grandstand. The auto racing was possibly the highlight of the abbreviated July 2-4th week which featured fireworks, shows, spectacles and vaudeville. It cost the city about $100,000 to put on the annual event. There were three sanctioned races at the Tacoma Speedway with a total prize of $10,500 which drew entries from the
RM2D2Y844–Dawn North of Staffordshire celebrates after her victory over Amanda Griffiths of North Wales during a women's boxing bout last night (Friday) at the Whitland Creamery Sports and Social club near Carmarthen. The fight, won on points, was on the same bill as the first officially sanctioned ladies boxing event between schoolfriends Marie Leefe and Marie Davies. Picture DAVID JONES/PA
RF2K0M74A–Storefront closed due to sanctions, boycott and embargo, store closures, retail business suspension and brands pulling out of the market
RM2HXW1BF–Witanhurst, the home of sanctioned Russian Oligarch, Andrey Guryev, in Highgate Hill, North London, England, UK
RM2BW7XG5–Pro-Life supporters at the White House on January 22, 1979, peacefully demonstrating for the life of unborn humans, and against the government-sanctioned killing of the unborn through abortion. (USA)
RM2A52N8J–The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Soldiers Carrying Vases, 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts reproduces Andrea Mantegna’s Triumph of Julius Caesar , painted a century earlier. The scenes imaginatively portray the triumphal procession of the renowned Roman general and consul Julius Caesar following his successful defeat of Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of the continuous frieze shows elements typical of these parades, sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. The printed suite’s frontispiece features a portrait bust
RMRFF1DX–The dismantling of the original Lambeth Bridge, over the River Thames, in London, England.This was modern bridge was a suspension bridge, 828 feet (252.4 m) long, designed by Peter W. Barlow. Sanctioned by an Act of Parliament in 1860, it opened as a toll bridge on 10 November 1862. Doubts about its safety, coupled with its awkwardly steep approaches deterring horse-drawn traffic, meant it soon became used almost solely as a pedestrian crossing. It ceased to be a toll bridge in 1879, it was by then severely corroded, and was closed in 1910.
RMCNYHN8–European gray wolf (Canis lupus lupus), lying dead in the snow with hunter with his gun standing behind after Norwegian government sanctioned wolf cull, Norway, Hedmark
RMEC7KM7–Pope Urban II urging kings and knights to join the First Crusade, 1095. The Crusades were military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages.
RMG15FDA–Like the crusaders, the Muslims believed they were fighting for God. They went into battle with standards carrying inscriptions from their Holy book, the Koran. The Crusades were military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the
RMF2ATTW–Former Atty. Gen. John Mitchell surrounded by photographers at Watergate hearings. July 10, 1973. He testified that he opposed a White House intelligence gathering plan which sanctioned burglaries in the name of internal security. (CSU 2015 11 1599)
RM2BAA5JA–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 26 March, 2020. Views from city centre in Glasgow on Thursday during the third day of the Government sanctioned Covid-19 lockdown. The city is largely deserted. Only food and convenience stores open. Pictured; Sauchiehall Street is virtually deserted. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News
RMPPB48N–Italian Unification (1859-1924). Francis II, king of the Two Sicilies (1859-1860) was forced to abdicate, while a plebiscite (21-22 October 1860) sanctioned the union of the Two Sicilies to the new Kingdom of Italy. Vote for the annexation of the Two Sicilies kingdom to the Italy Kingdom in a room at the University of Naples. Engraving from 'L'Illustration Journal Universel'.
RM2BW25EH–First army motor cycle reliability trials starts at Wimbledon. Army motor cyclists of the Eastern Command took part in the first of the Army Reliability Trials recently sanctioned by the War Office, which started from Wimbledon Common, London, and continued over a 50 miles course. Photo shows, flagging away a competitor at the start.. 30 June 1938
RME10YMH–Sep. 09, 1974 - Argentine's Feminine President Gets A Great Reception From The Country;s Working Class People As a mark of their appreciation and thanks to Mrs. Maria Estela Martinez de Peron, Argentine's President, a huge crowd from the country;s working class population gathered in the Plaza de Mayo, in Buenos Aires, to show their gratitude after Mme. Peron had sanctioned a new Labour Law giving the working class greater benefits. Photo Shows:- With both arms outstretched Mr. Peron acknowledges the continued cheers from the working class people from the balcony of Casa Rosada.
RM2D2YR56–Beautician Lourdes McDermott, 26, from Scotland after winning Scotland's first officially sanctioned all-women bout which took place at the Dunblane Hidro tonight (Friday). The Scotland v Wales amateur fight, featured Marie Leife, 18 for Wales and Lourdes McDermott from Inverness Scotland. See PA Story SOCIAL Boxing. Photo by David Cheskin/PA.
RM2BTR0GG–Souvenir Program for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament. A souvenir program for an annual tennis tournament sanctioned by the Southern Tennis Association held at the Tuskegee Institute August 2nd through August 5th, 1933.
RM2HXW19J–Witanhurst, the home of sanctioned Russian Oligarch, Andrey Guryev, in Highgate Hill, North London, England, UK
RM2BW7XFB–Pro-Life supporters at the White House on January 22, 1979, peacefully demonstrating for the life of unborn humans, and against the government-sanctioned killing of the unborn through abortion. (USA)
RMG3AKCM–On 6th August 1914 the House of Commons unanimously sanctioned an increase of the Army by 500,000 men and recruiting for the first 100,000 men of Kitchener's army began on 7th August. The photograph shows the remarkable scenes witnessed daily at the Centr
RM2A52N58–The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts reproduces Andrea Mantegna’s Triumph of Julius Caesar, painted a century earlier. The scenes imaginatively portray the triumphal procession of the renowned Roman general and consul Julius Caesar following his successful defeat of Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of the continuous frieze shows elements typical of these parades, sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. The printed suite’s frontispiece features a portrait bust of Mantegna, and the text b
RM2ANACN9–Jerusalem, Israel. 16th Jan, 2020. Visitors enter the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Next week 46 world leaders will attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum 2020 at Yad Vashem, marking the 75th.anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the UN sanctioned International Holocaust Day. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News
RM2HW6NNX–London, UK 4 Mar 2022 Roman Abramovich's 15 bedroom House in Kensington which he bought for £90 Million in 2009. This is one of many assets that the Billionaire will probably be selling. He has already stated that he is selling Chelsea Football Club. Roman Abramovich is selling off his £200m London property portfolio within days to avoid having his assets frozen in case he is sanctioned by Britain, it was reported last night. Credit: Mark Thomas/Alamy Live News
RM2BCKK09–'മലയാളം: നോർമൽ സ്കൂൾ തിരുവനന്തപുരം English: Normal School Trivandrum Year - 1900 Photographer - Zacharias D'Cruz The school was two storeyed with pitched roof and projecting dormers of carved wood in local style. When the Government of Travancore first established English schools it obtained teachers from outside. In 1894 a Normal School Institution was established in Trivandrum in the name of English Normal School. It consisted of three classes in which those who had passed the Lowers Secondary, Matriculation and F. A. Examinations were trained. The Government sanctioned two Normal Schools d
RMT15TYX–Quebec, Canada. , . World moguls champion, Mikael Kingsbury wins the Canadian Moguls Championship Series presented by Toyota at Val Saint-Come Credit: richard prudhomme/Alamy Live News
RMKWC4FX–President Warren Harding signs the Capper-Volstead Act of Feb. 18, 1922. The Act explicitly authorized and sanctioned the elimination of competition among farmers through cooperative association for the 'orderly marketing' of their crops. The law was hailed as 'Magna Carta' of agriculture. Andrew John Volstead, is at far left. (BSLOC 2015 15 22)
RM2BAA5W0–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 26 March, 2020. Views from city centre in Glasgow on Thursday during the third day of the Government sanctioned Covid-19 lockdown. The city is largely deserted. Only food and convenience stores open. Pictured; Sauchiehall Street is virtually deserted.Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News
RMPYG60M–London, UK. 27th October, 2018. A placard calling for an end to state-sanctioned violence at a rally by campaigners from the United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC) outside Downing Street in remembrance of family members and friends who died in police custody, prison, immigration detention or secure psychiatric hospitals. UFFC was set up in 1997 by families who had lost loved ones at the hands of the state with the intention of challenging systemic injustice. Credit: Mark Kerrison/Alamy Live News
RM2BW26C8–First army motor cycle reliability trials starts at Wimbledon. Army motor cyclists of the Eastern Command took part in the first of the Army Reliability Trials recently sanctioned by the War Office, which started from Wimbledon Common, London, and continued over a 50 miles course. Photo shows, a general view of competitors lined up for the start.. 30 June 1938
RMF2ETG3–The New York headquarters of the French bank, Crédit Agricole in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday, September 10, 2015. A deal between Crédit Agricole and the Dept. Of Justice is reported to be near in the investigation of the bank dealing with sanctioned countries including Sudan and Iran. The settlement is rumored to be as much as $1 billion. (© Richard B. Levine)
RM2D2YRYJ–Beautician Lourdes McDermott, 26, from Scotland after winning Scotland's first officially sanctioned all-women bout which took place at the Dunblane Hidro tonight (Friday). The Scotland v Wales amateur fight, featured Marie Leife, 18 for Wales and Lourdes McDermott from Inverness Scotland. See PA Story SOCIAL Boxing. Photo by David Cheskin/PA.
RMPCFYE3–Istanbul. 2nd Aug, 2018. Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2018 shows the exchange rate at a money exchange shop in Istanbul, Turkey. The Turkish lira on Wednesday slumped to a record low of 5.0 against the U.S. dollar as the U.S. sanctioned two ministers of Turkish government over the continued detention of an U.S. pastor. Credit: Cenk Baklan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
RMK916FN–Beijing, China. 21st Sep, 2017. Archbishop Joseph Li Shan of Beijing attends a mass to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his ordination on 21 September, 2017 at Xishiku Church, an officially-sanctioned Catholic church in Beijing, China. The Vatican's efforts to heal a decades-long rift with China appear to have stalled, with each side still unwilling to accept controversial bishops appointed by the other. Credit: Lou Linwei/Alamy Live News
RM2HXW1CC–Witanhurst, the home of sanctioned Russian Oligarch, Andrey Guryev, in Highgate Hill, North London, England, UK
RM2CJ7E6G–Believers take part in a weekend mass at Beijing South Catholic Church, a government-sanctioned Catholic church, in Beijing, China September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
RM2ATGMCH–Kolkata, India. 01st Feb, 2020. Passengers are seen crossing the railway line.700 billion has been sanctioned for developing 150 passengers trains and Express Trains in different Circle of India in the Finance Budget 2020. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
RM2F8G907–Maximization of corn flour price - Kunst - Györ - in Hungarian Language Definition of the corn flour price for wholesale - transgressions are sanctioned - Györ, February 27, 1915 - József Szodfritten Obergespan, Committee Chairman - 195/914.
RM2A52N8N–The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Soldiers Carrying the Pictures of War, 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts reproduces Andrea Mantegna’s Triumph of Julius Caesar , painted a century earlier. The scenes imaginatively portray the triumphal procession of the renowned Roman general and consul Julius Caesar following his successful defeat of Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of the continuous frieze shows elements typical of these parades, sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. The printed suite’s frontispiece features a
RM2ANADG4–Jerusalem, Israel. 16th Jan, 2020. Visitors look at an exhibition in the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Next week 46 world leaders will attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum 2020 at Yad Vashem, marking the 75th.anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the UN sanctioned International Holocaust Day. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News
RM2HW6NRH–London, UK 4 Mar 2022 Roman Abramovich's 15 bedroom House in Kensington which he bought for £90 Million in 2009. This is one of many assets that the Billionaire will probably be selling. He has already stated that he is selling Chelsea Football Club. Roman Abramovich is selling off his £200m London property portfolio within days to avoid having his assets frozen in case he is sanctioned by Britain, it was reported last night. Credit: Mark Thomas/Alamy Live News
RM2DEEXC9–Olimpico Grande Torino stadium, Turin, Italy, 30 Nov 2020, Andrea Belotti (Torino FC) protests against a non sanctioned foul during Torino FC vs UC Sampdoria, Italian football Serie A match - Photo Francesco Scaccianoce / LM
RMT15TPC–Quebec, Canada. , . World moguls champion, Mikael Kingsbury wins the Canadian Moguls Championship Series presented by Toyota at Val Saint-Come Credit: richard prudhomme/Alamy Live News
RMF6F1FD–RELEASE DATE: November 3, 1971. MOVIE TITLE: Fiddler on the Roof. STUDIO: Cartier Productions. PLOT: Film version of the stage musical, based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem. Tevye the Milkman is a Jewish peasant in pre-Revolutionary Russia, coping with the day-to-day problems of 'shtetl' life, his Jewish traditions, his family (wife and daughters), and state-sanctioned pogroms. PICTURED: .
RM2BAA564–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 26 March, 2020. Views from city centre in Glasgow on Thursday during the third day of the Government sanctioned Covid-19 lockdown. The city is largely deserted. Only food and convenience stores open. Pictured; Deliveroo cyclist on Buchanan Street. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News
RM2H614YD–950'S URC SANCTIONED BIG CAR AUTO RACE POSTER FROM CHARLOTTE SOUTHERN STATES FAIR. 1950's.
RM2BW26J7–First army motor cycle reliability trials starts at Wimbledon. Army motor cyclists of the Eastern Command took part in the first of the Army Reliability Trials recently sanctioned by the War Office, which started from Wimbledon Common, London, and continued over a 50 miles course. Photo shows, Competitors working out their course on a map before the start. 30 June 1938
RMF2ETNB–The New York headquarters of the French bank, Crédit Agricole in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday, September 10, 2015. A deal between Crédit Agricole and the Dept. Of Justice is reported to be near in the investigation of the bank dealing with sanctioned countries including Sudan and Iran. The settlement is rumored to be as much as $1 billion. (© Richard B. Levine)
RM2HX7Y3R–A general view of Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC, London. Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, freezing the Russian-Israeli billionaire’s planned sale of Chelsea. The 55-year-old put Chelsea up for sale on March 2 in the wake of Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine. Picture date: Thursday March 10, 2022.
RMPCFTY6–Ankara. 10th July, 2018. File photo taken on July 10, 2018 shows Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu attending a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gul and Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu, who were sanctioned by the United States, dismissed late Wednesday and Thursday Washington's sanction over the imprisonment of U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey. Credit: Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
RMK916CK–Beijing, China. 21st Sep, 2017. Archbishop Joseph Li Shan of Beijing attends a mass to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his ordination on 21 September, 2017 at Xishiku Church, an officially-sanctioned Catholic church in Beijing, China. The Vatican's efforts to heal a decades-long rift with China appear to have stalled, with each side still unwilling to accept controversial bishops appointed by the other. Credit: Lou Linwei/Alamy Live News
RM2HXW0DP–Witanhurst, the home of sanctioned Russian Oligarch, Andrey Guryev, in Highgate Hill, North London, England, UK
RM2CNNHF7–A believer prays ahead of a weekend mass at Beijing South Catholic Church, a government-sanctioned Catholic church, in Beijing, China September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
RM2ATGMD5–Kolkata, India. 01st Feb, 2020. Passengers wait for a local train at the railway station.700 billion has been sanctioned for developing 150 passengers trains and Express Trains in different Circle of India in the Finance Budget 2020. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
RM2F8RDWN–Reporting obligation for cereal and meal supplies - HajDudorog - In Hungarian language, superfluous cereal and meal supplies are to be reported at the authority - the failure will be sanctioned with up to two months imprisonment and up to 600 crowns of fine, inventories are confiscated - after concealed and hidden supplies If it is acceded - everyone is entitled to notify the message omitted - 1/3 of the confiscated stands to the informer's indentors - the municipal council hopes that the municipal members do not comply with fear of punishment, but the patriotic impulse of their soul follow th
RM2A52N85–The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Soldiers Marching with Trophies of War, 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts reproduces Andrea Mantegna’s Triumph of Julius Caesar , painted a century earlier. The scenes imaginatively portray the triumphal procession of the renowned Roman general and consul Julius Caesar following his successful defeat of Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of the continuous frieze shows elements typical of these parades, sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. The printed suite’s frontispiece features a
RM2ANADFM–Jerusalem, Israel. 16th Jan, 2020. Visitors look at an exhibition in the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Next week 46 world leaders will attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum 2020 at Yad Vashem, marking the 75th.anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the UN sanctioned International Holocaust Day. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News
RFRG1AM9–OSAKA, JAPAN - MAY 6, 2014: Graves at Shitennoji Temple in Osaka Japan. The temple is noted as the first officially sanctioned religious establishment
RF2C9N33X–April 21, 2020: Taitung Tianhau Mazu Temple located in Taitung city, taiwan, is the only officially sanctioned Mazu temple in eastern Taiwan dedicated
RMA71TMJ–religion, christianity, religious orders, Franciscans (ordo fratrum minorum), rule, 3rd version, written by Saint Francis of Assisi, sanctioned by pope Honorius III, 29.11.1223,
RMF6F14C–RELEASE DATE: November 3, 1971. MOVIE TITLE: Fiddler on the Roof. STUDIO: Cartier Productions. PLOT: Film version of the stage musical, based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem. Tevye the Milkman is a Jewish peasant in pre-Revolutionary Russia, coping with the day-to-day problems of 'shtetl' life, his Jewish traditions, his family (wife and daughters), and state-sanctioned pogroms. PICTURED: .
RM2BAA681–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 26 March, 2020. Views from city centre in Glasgow on Thursday during the third day of the Government sanctioned Covid-19 lockdown. The city is largely deserted. Only food and convenience stores open. Pictured; Sauchiehall Street is virtually deserted. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News
RMCY5PM2–Section of an abandoned concrete foundation in Austin which has been transformed into a city-sanctioned canvas for graffiti art
RMF2ETMD–The New York headquarters of the French bank, Crédit Agricole in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday, September 10, 2015. A deal between Crédit Agricole and the Dept. Of Justice is reported to be near in the investigation of the bank dealing with sanctioned countries including Sudan and Iran. The settlement is rumored to be as much as $1 billion. (© Richard B. Levine)
RM2HX7AN5–The Bovril Gate Entrance at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC, London. Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, freezing the Russian-Israeli billionaire’s planned sale of Chelsea. The 55-year-old put Chelsea up for sale on March 2 in the wake of Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine. Picture date: Thursday March 10, 2022.
RMPCFW04–Ankara. 10th July, 2018. File photo taken on July 10, 2018 shows Turkish Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gul attending a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gul and Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu, who were sanctioned by the United States, dismissed late Wednesday and Thursday Washington's sanction over the imprisonment of U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey. Credit: Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
RMK917NT–Beijing, China. 21st Sep, 2017. Chinese nuns leave after attending a mass to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the ordination of Joseph Li Shan as archbishop of Beijing on 21 September, 2017 at Xishiku Church, an officially-sanctioned Catholic church in Beijing, China. The Vatican's efforts to heal a decades-long rift with China appear to have stalled, with each side still unwilling to accept controversial bishops appointed by the other. heir Credit: Lou Linwei/Alamy Live News
