Circus performance in Kiev, Ukraine, wildfires on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand, and other pictures from around the world in Today in Pictures.
An artist performs with an alligator during the presentation of the new international show 'Water and Fire' at the Ukrainian National Circus in Kiev, Ukraine, February 16, 2017. PHOTO: EPA
An undated handout photo made available by the Christchurch City Council (CCC) Newsline on February 16, 2017 shows a view of the Christchurch Port Hills fire on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand's South Island. PHOTO: EPA/CCC NEWSLINE HANDOUT
A Palestinian boy play in his family makeshift house during rainy and cold weather in the north Gaza City on, February 16, 2017. PHOTO: EPA
Demonstrators march during the "Day Without Immigrants" protest in Washington, DC, U.S., February 16, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
Iraqi newlyweds, who fled Mosul, Hussain Zeeno Zannun (R) 26, and Chahad, 16, are showered in foam during their wedding party at Khazer camp in Iraq February 16, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
People dressed up as members of Marvel's Avengers perform on stage during Saudi Arabia's first ever Comic-Con event in the coastal city of Jeddah on February 16, 2017. PHOTO: AFP
Sailors of the Mexican Army's training ship 'Cuauhtemoc' stand on the mast of the ship as they arrive in Panama City, Panama, February 16, 2017. PHOTO: EPA
Technicians from the RTE (Reseau de Transport d'Electricite) install a sensor, capable of measuring the cooling effect of the mistral on a high-voltage line, on a 400,000 volt power line in Aix-en-Provence on February 16, 2017. PHOTO: AFP
Liubov Ilyushechkina and Dylan Moscovitch of Canada compete in the Pairs Short Program at the SU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2017 held in Gangneung, South Korea on February 16, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
Ana Drev of Slovenia in action during the Women's Giant Slalom event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships held at St. Moritz, Switzerland on February 16, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
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