Swiss astrophysicist Michel Mayor, Nobel Prize 2019 in Physics, speaks during the ceremony Dies Academicus, at the university of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland. The Nobel Prize in Physics jointly awarded to James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz. One half of the prize was awarded to Peebles for "theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology," and the other half to Mayor and Queloz for 'the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star'.
Yves Flueckiger, left, Rector of the university of Geneva, welocms Swiss astrophysicist Michel Mayor, center, Nobel Prize 2019 in Physics, for the ceremony Dies Academicus, at the university of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland. The Nobel Prize in Physics jointly awarded to James Peebles, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz. One half of the prize was awarded to Peebles for "theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology," and the other half to Mayor and Queloz for 'the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star'.
Pakistani former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives at a court in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's anti-graft tribunal has ordered that convicted Sharif be questioned on money laundering allegations over the next two weeks.
Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in their men's singles quarterfinals match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after he lost against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles quarterfinals match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China
Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi speaks to reporters in Multan, Pakistan. Qureshi says Prime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Iran's capital Saturday before traveling on to Saudi Arabia as part of his efforts to ease tensions between the two Islamic countries.
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani participates in a roadshow in support of BJP candidate Manisha Chowdhary from Dahisar constituency ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls, in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray being garlanded during a campaign ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls in Pune
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a public meeting ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls in Thane
AIMIM Supremo Asaduddin Owaisi addresses a public meeting ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls, in Nagpur
Akansha Singh, a doctor from FH Medical College after being awarded with 15 gold medals at the 45th convocation of Agra University, in Agra.
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat during the launch of Hindon-Pithoragarh-Hindon air service at a brief function held at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad. It is being seen as a boost to air connectivity between the border district and the NCR.
Austrian author Peter Handke poses for a photo in his garden at his house in Chaville near Paris. Handke was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in literature.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu being greeted by President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani after the former's arrival in Comoros, East Africa.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu with President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani after the former's arrival in Comoros, East Africa.
In this photo shows the sheet-covered roofs of the houses damaged by typhoon Faxai in Tateyama, near Tokyo. Japan's weather agency is warning a powerful typhoon may bring torrential rains to central Japan over the weekend.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to his ruling party officials, in Ankara, Turkey. Erdogan says that there have been 109 "terrorists killed" — a reference to Syrian Kurdish fighters — since Ankara launched an offensive into Syria the previous day. Erdogan also warned the European Union not to call Ankara's incursion into Syria an 'invasion,' and renewed his threat of letting Syrian refugees flood Europe.
From left to right, U2 singer Bono, Philanthropist and Co-Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates and France's President Emmanuel Macron congratulate each other on stage during the Global Fund to Fight AIDS event at the Lyon's congress hall, central France. French President Emmanuel Macron said the conference of the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria raised at least $13.92 billion for the next three years.
Iranian women cheer during a soccer match between their national team and Cambodia in the 2022 World Cup qualifier at the Azadi (Freedom) Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Iranian women were freely allowed into the stadium for the first time in decades. The decision follows the death of a young woman who set herself on fire after hearing she could face prison time for sneaking into an Iranian soccer match disguised as a man.
Iranian women wear their country's flag on their shoulders at the Azadi Stadium for the 2022 World Cup qualifier soccer match between Iran and Cambodia, in Tehran, Iran.
Men look at fishing boats as surging waves hit against the breakwater while Typhoon Hagibis approaches at a port in town of Kiho, Mie Prefecture, Japan. A powerful typhoon is advancing toward the Tokyo area, where torrential rains are expected this weekend.
Presidential candidate of Sri Lanka's governing party Sajith Premadasa, center, waves to his supporters as he arrives at his maiden election campaign rally in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Premadasa says he will put a former army chief in charge of national security if he wins, an apparent move to counter former defense chief and front-runner Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose campaign centers on security following last Easter's deadly suicide bomb attacks.
Sri Lankan prime minister and the leader of United National Party Ranil Wickeremesinghe give a thumps up sign during their maiden presidential election campaign rally in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
US President Donald Trump is greeted by a cheering crowd at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
A protester poured milk on his face after being pepper sprayed by police outside the Target Center as President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally in Minneapolis. Protesters got into a brief confrontation with police outside Trump's rally after some of the demonstrators set Trump hats on fire.
A Trump supporter got in a fight with a protester after his hat was grabbed off his head outside the Target Center after US President Donald Trump visited Minneapolis, for a campaign rally.
People run to take cover after mortars fired from Syria, in Akcakale, Turkey. An Associated Press journalist said at least two government buildings were hit by the mortars in Sanliurfa province's border town of Akcakale and at least two people were wounded.
In this photo taken from the Turkish side of the border between Turkey and Syria, in Akcakale, smoke billows from targets inside Syria during bombardment by Turkish forces.
People in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey, at the border with Syria, watch smoke billowing from targets inside Syria, during bombardment by Turkish forces. Turkey's foreign minister says Turkish troops intend to move some 30 kilometers (19 miles) deep into northern Syria and that its operation will last until all "terrorists are neutralized," a reference to Syrian Kurdish fighters.
In advance of Fleet Week performances, Team Oracle aerobatics pilots Sean D. Tucker and Jessy Panzer join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying over San Francisco.
People gather in San Francisco Plaza to protest Bolivian President Evo Morales in La Paz, Bolivia. Before the Oct. 20 election, opponents of Morales are protesting his run for a fourth term.
Pedestrians looks at Riot Police with face mask in the Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong government official said that Apple was responsible for removing a smartphone application which allowed activists to report police movements.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the second day of the second cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the second day of the second cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
India's cricketer Virat Kohli, right, celebrates his hundred with Ajinkya Rahane during the second day of the second cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Deputy Sushil Kumar Modi at the birth anniversary celebration of socialist leader Jaiprakash Narayan, in Patna.
Residents watch a brushfire in the Santa Monica Mountains in Newbury Park, California. Fire danger is high throughout California after the typically dry summer and early fall.
Firefighters battle the Sandalwood Fire as it destroys homes in the Villa Calimesa Mobile Home Park in Calimesa, California.
Firefighters try to protect surrounding homes as they battle the Sandalwood Fire in the Villa Calimesa Mobile Home Park in Calimesa, California.
A helicopter drops water on a brushfire in the Santa Monica Mountains in Newbury Park, California.
Firefighters work to contain a wildfire burning off Merrill Dr. in Moraga, California. Police have ordered evacuations as the fast-moving wildfire spread in the hills of the San Francisco Bay Area community.
Former promoters of pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy, Shivinder Singh arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police for allegedly misappropriating funds of Religare Finvest Limited (RFL) to the tune of Rs 2,397 crore, in New Delhi.
Former promoters of pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy, Shivinder Singh, his elder brother Malvinder Singh and three others arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police for allegedly misappropriating funds of Religare Finvest Limited (RFL) to the tune of Rs 2,397 crore, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam as Chief Minister K Palaniswami looks on, on his arrival in Chennai. Modi has arrived in Chennai ahead of his informal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mamallapuram.
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti Adviser Akhil Gogoi with KMSS members protest against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 in Assam, in Guwahati.
Last minute preparations underway at the Mamallapuram heritage site ahead of the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Mamallapuram.
Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy speaks during a silent protest by media personnel against the ban on photojournalists and electronic media cameraman from covering the Assembly Session, in Bengaluru.
A Nepalese man looks at a portrait of Chinese president Xi Jinping placed on a road in Kathmandu, Nepal. Officials from both China and Nepal have confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be arriving in Kathmandu on Saturday. It will the first visit of a Chinese president in 23 years since Jiang Zemin visited in 1996.
Brazil's Neymar, center, and Senegal's Salif Sane in action during the Brazil Global Tour 2019 international friendly soccer match between Brazil and Senegal in Singapore.
The Berlin Cathedral is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 15th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany. Berlin's most famous landmarks and buildings will be glowing and sparkling with various colors and types of light, projections and fireworks during the festival, which runs from Friday, Oct. 11 until Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.
The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 15th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany.
The Berlin TV Tower is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 15th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany. Slogan reads 'Germany Is One Thing: Many Things'.
The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated on the eve of the official start of the 15th 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany.
Simone Biles of the United States performs on the uneven bars during warmup in the women's all-around final at the Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Euro 2020 group C qualifying soccer match between The Netherlands and Northern Ireland at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Actress Angelina Jolie poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Maleficent Mistress of Evil' in central London.
Abigail Breslin attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Zombieland: Double Tap" at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Actress Anne Hathaway attends the premiere party for the Amazon Original series "Modern Love" at a Museum of Modern Love pop-up venue in New York.
Actress Emmy Rossum attends the premiere party for the Amazon Original series "Modern Love" at a Museum of Modern Love pop-up venue in New York.
A model wears a creation from the Jose Zafra spring summer collection during Fashion Week in Lima, Peru.
A model wears a creation from the Jose Zafra spring summer collection during Fashion Week, in Lima, Peru.
A model wears a creation from the Jose Zafra spring summer collection during Fashion Week in Lima, Peru.
Models wear creations from the the Sophia Lerner spring summer collection during Fashion Week, in Lima, Peru.
Models wear creations from the the Maria Ximena spring summer collection during Fashion Week, in Lima, Peru.
Police personnel stand in the shade of banana trees at the entrance at the entrance to Mamallapuram, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting and dinner in southern India.
India's cricketer Ravindra Jadeja bats during the second day of the cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli bats during the second day of the cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
South Africa's cricketer Keshav Maharaj, right, celebrates after dismissing India's Ajinkya Rahane during the second day of the second cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Actor and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan during 'Sindoor Khela' at a community puja pandal before Durga idol immersion, in Kolkata.
Actor and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan with her husband Nikhil Jain during 'Sindoor Khela' at a community puja pandal before Durga idol immersion, in Kolkata.
Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Kumari Selja flanked by senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Manifesto Committee Chairperson Kiran Chaudhary with others release the party's Manifesto for Haryana Vidhan Sabha elections 2019, in Chandigarh.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates his double century during the second day of the cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at a court in Ahmadabad. Gandhi appeared before a court here in connection with two defamation suits filed against him.
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti members protest against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 in Assam, in Guwahati.
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles quarterfinals match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
In this file photo, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the European Council headquarters in Brussels. The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize was given to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Women hold portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as they wait to welcome Xi outside the airport in Chennai.
The motorcade of Chinese President Xi Jinping moves past a street outside the airport in Chennai.
India's cricketer Virat Kohli rests during the second day of the second cricket test match between India and South Africa in Pune.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the airport in Chennai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jinping will sit down in the 7th century Shore Temple complex overlooking the Bay of Bengal in an attempt to reconfigure ties strained by tough talk on the Kashmir issue by both sides.
Yadav community members burn an effigy of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in Bhopal. The Jhansi Police last week had said an "illegal sand miner", Pushpendra Yadav, was killed on the night intervening October 5 and 6 in an encounter, hours after he had fired at a police team led by Moth police station's SHO Dharmendra Singh Chauhan.
Police detains Tibetan activists protest outside the hotel where Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to stay during his two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Chennai.
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans waiting outside his residence 'Pratiksha', on the occasion of his 77th birthday, in Mumbai.
Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep S Puri at the launch of a mobile app 'mHaryali' at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi.
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans waiting outside his residence 'Pratiksha', on the occasion of his 77th birthday, in Mumbai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Mamallapuram. Modi and Xi are scheduled to hold informal summit talks this evening and on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Mamallapuram.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are at the Pancha Rathas complex in Mamallapuram.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Mamallapuram.
A fan wears the mask of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to celebrate his birthday outside his residence in Mumbai. Bachchan turned 77 on Friday.
A fan sculpts the number 77 from ice blocks outside the residence of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to celebrate his 77th birthday in Mumbai. Bachchan turned 77 on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Mamallapuram. Xi and Modi are scheduled to hold informal summit talks this evening and on Saturday.
Idols of Goddess Durga during a procession of Durga Puja Carnival to showcase the award-winning idols from the Durga Puja festival 2019 in Kolkata.
Idols of Goddess Durga during a procession of Durga Puja Carnival to showcase the award-winning idols from the Durga Puja festival 2019 in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a cultural function, in Mamallapuram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a cultural function, in Mamallapuram
