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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, June 24

Updated: 2011-06-25 17:04

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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, June 24

lesbian couple celebrates inside of Stonewall Inn after the New York Senate passed a bill legalizing gay marriage in New York June 24, 2011. New York will become the sixth and most populous U.S. state to allow gay marriage after senators voted 33-29 on Friday night to approve the move. [Photo/Agencies]

Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, June 24

Young elephant 'Nelly' kicks a football during an event to predict the result of the upcoming Women's World Cup soccer match between Germany and Canada, at the safari-park in Hodenhagen, Lower-Saxony June 24, 2011. The 'elephant oracle' announced a German victory by 1-0. The Women's World Cup will be held in Germany June 26 -July 17. [Photo/Agencies]

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