People take part in a protest, against the presidential election in Iran, in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels July 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

People take part in a protest, against the presidential election in Iran, in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels July 4, 2009.

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  1. Canadian immigrant Mina Bahmanyar, originally from Iran, clambers into a set of Olympic rings so that her family can photograph her on a plaza at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  2. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian demonstrator carries a banner with Persian characters which read, "Don't extend your foot beyond the borders of your own Gilim", during a demonstration outside the French embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  3. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Police stand guard in front of an egg-stained sign during a demonstration outside the French embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  4. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian protesters shout slogans during a demonstration outside the Italian embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  5. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian demonstrators tear down a street sign named "Rome", during a demonstration outside the Italian embassy in Tehran February 9, 2010. Italy said dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia had tried to attack its embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, but Iranian media described the incident as a protest by students and denied there was any violence.
  6. A papier-mache figure representing U.S. President Barack Obama and Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R), who pulls a Trojan horse on a carnival procession float, is pictured during a preview in Cologne February 9, 2010. The carnival procession will take place on Rose Monday, February 15, when hundreds of thousands of people all over Germany will celebrate.
  7. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in his office in Jerusalem in this February 7, 2010 file picture. Netanyahu called for immediate and "crippling" sanctions against Iran on February 9, 2010, as it began making higher-grade nuclear fuel in defiance of international censure.
  8. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle reacts after he briefs the media about German government position after Iran's decision to enrich uranium to higher levels, at the Reichstags building in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  9. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian opposition supporters beat police forces during clashes in central Tehran in this December 27, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests.
  10. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Internet user tries to log onto social networking site Facebook in Tehran in this May 25, 2009 file photo. The Farsi text reads "Dear Customer, access to this site is not possible. In the event that this site has been mistakenly filtered please email filter@dci.ir with the name of the domain and any other necessary explanation." Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests.
  11. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi attend a rally in Tehran in this June 18, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken June 18, 2009.
  12. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi hold red roses during protests in central Tehran in this December 7, 2009 file photo. Internet messages have been circulating about possible rallies on February 11, 2010, when Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. But the climate in the Islamic Republic is much harder than before last year's post-election protests. Picture taken December 7, 2009.
  13. Immigrants talk to each other in Calais, northern France, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. On Sunday officers moved some 100 illegal immigrants and about 20 activists from a hangar in the English Channel port city of Calais. Immigrants coming from as far away as Afghanistan and Iran gather in Calais trying to make their way to Britain.
  14. Immigrants line up for food by a charity organization in Calais, northern France, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. On Sunday officers moved some 100 illegal immigrants and about 20 activists from a hangar in the English Channel port city of Calais. Immigrants coming from as far away as Afghanistan and Iran gather in Calais trying to make their way to Britain.
  15. Immigrants try to warm up around a fire in Calais, northern France, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. On Sunday officers moved some 100 illegal immigrants and about 20 activists from a hangar in the English Channel port city of Calais. Immigrants coming from as far away as Afghanistan and Iran gather in Calais trying to make their way to Britain.
  16. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A student of an Iranian University (R) explains about his invention to Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) during the 2nd National Festival of Innovation and Prosperity in Tehran February 8, 2010.

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  10. Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) address a joint news conference at the end of a meeting in Brussels February 2, 2010.
  11. Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) great each others at the end of a meeting in Brussels February 2, 2010.
  12. Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) is welcomed by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ahead of a meeting in Brussels February 2, 2010.
  13. Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) is welcomed by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) ahead of a meeting in Brussels February 2, 2010.
  14. Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) is welcomed by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ahead of a meeting in Brussels February 2, 2010.
  15. French firefighters demonstrate outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels January 27, 2010. Several hundred firemen protested for better working conditions, demanding the European Union improve the regulation of their working time.
  16. French firefighters light flares during a demonstration outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels January 27, 2010. Several hundred firemen protested for better working conditions, demanding the European Union improve the regulation of their working time. The flag reads: "Free in action".

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