An Ulster Freedom Fighter (UFF) discharges his firearm in front of a two-story fire in Belfast's Sandy Hill neighborhood in celebration of the July 11, aka the "Eleventh Night" a major Protestant loyalist celebration in Northern Ireland. The celebration marks the beginning of the annual marching season that often results in clashes with Irish nationalists and republicans.

Anti-war protesters march from the Brandenburg Gate to the Victory Column March 29, 2003 in Berlin, Germany. Over 50,000 people took to the streets in Berlin in a peaceful protest against the U.S.-led war in Iraq. (Photo by Kurt Vinion/Getty Images)

Children in Belfast's Sandy Hill neighborhood queue for ice cream as a road block burns in the background.

U.S. President George W.Bush prepares to address the media at a press conference at Prague castle's Rothmazer Hall on June 5, 2007 in Prague, Czech Republic.

A cowboy is silhouetted against the dust and light as he guides cows into a pen before they are sent off for slaughter at the Bourbon Stockyards on its last day in operation. The storied stockyards closed in 1999 after operating for 12 years.

A US female soldier struggles with crawling under the wire with her weapon during training at an undisclosed location as part of NATO training.

Crew members of the German submarine U32 board after she was officially inaugratedon October 19, 2005 in Eckernfoerde, Germany. The Class 212 A submarines feature the latest in modern warfare technology.

RFE/RL journalists in Prague protest the detention of their colleague, Alsu Kurmasheva, a member of the Tatar-Bashkir Service who was convicted of “spreading false information” about Russia’s military on July 19, 2024, and sentenced to six and a half years in prison. After more than nine months in prison, Kurmasheva was released as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia on August 1, 2024.

Madonna in Concert at Sazka Arena in Prague - September 7, 2006

A stray dog watches as Denise Selivanov, 13, inhales glue in a box. For most children inhaling glue not only kills the pain of their sad existence but their hunger pains as well. Inhaling in the box where the rancid fumes of the glue stays trapped longer decreases the amount of glue needed and keeps them high longer.

Denise Selivanov, 13, inhales glue while his younger brother Artyom, 9, watches from a box the children use to get high in. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of their alcoholic father, Denise made the decision that life on the streets would be far easier than the misery they experienced at home. 'I wanted something better for my brother, but it looks like I messed up.'

Artyom Selivanov, 9, has been living in this sewer in Kiev for over three years and has never attended school. His emotionally and physically scared brother refuses to contemplate returning home to their abusive alcoholic father. They feel that life on the streets is far better than the life they experienced at home.

A pregnant Natasha Dzhuley, 16, sleeps after a long night of prostitution. Natasha and several girls work at a mafia controlled flat where they are given clean clothes and instructed to bathe. Natasha was forced to live on the streets after her alcoholic mother who works part-time as a waitress could no longer afford to feed and take care of both Natasha and her brother.

Suffering from a broken nose and bruised ribs Natasha Dzhuley, 16, whimpers in pain as her boyfriend tries to comfort her. She was beaten by her pimp’s men in what Ruslana believes was a warning to other prostitutes to stay in line. Though another child believes her pimp had her beaten because she was pregnant.

Suffering from a broken nose and bruised ribs Natasha Dzhuley, 16, relaxes after inhaling glue for the first time - something she swore she would never do. She was beaten by her pimp’s men in what Ruslana believes was a warning to other prostitutes to stay in line. Though another child believes her pimp had her beaten because she was pregnant.

Valentine, 64, proudly shows his medal and pension slips for 30 years of service at his home February 25, 2002 near Snezhnoye, Ukraine. Valentine considers himself lucky for receiving 50 Gryvnyas (nearly $8.50) a month. He gives half of his pension to his son to ensure that his granddaughter will have enough to eat. Valentine feels that the Ukrainian government has abandoned them because they are ethnic Russians.

A mother and child walk along a main street February, 25, 2002 in Snezhnoye, Ukraine. Many mining families feel that the government in Kiev has abandoned them leaving them with no alternative but the dangerous, mafia controlled mines. As one miner stated, "at least it's an honest living and were not hurting anyone."

A weary Natasha, 40, climbs out of a mine shaft after several hours of work February 25, 2002 near Snezhnoye, Ukraine. Her husband left her when he couldn't take care of the family anymore and then her father died in a mining accident, forcing her to pick up where the men left off.

A Marilyn Monroe protestor arrives to Louisville Gardens to voice his opposition to what he considers 'devils music' as the entertainer tours through the American midwest sparking controversy with his lyrics.

The FC Bayern Munich team celebrate with the trophy after the 1. Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and 1.FC Nuremberg at the Olympic Stadium on May 14, 2005 in Munich, Germany.

Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn of Munich celebrates with the trophy after the 1. Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and 1.FC Nuremberg at the Olympic Stadium on May 14, 2005 in Munich, Germany.

On January 3, 2001, an estimated 100,000 protestors gather atop Prague's historic Wenceslas Square to support journalists at Czech Television who were staging a sit-in as the battle for control of the airwaves amid accusations of censorship and political appointees. The Czech Television Crisis (end of 2000 until February 2001) was a significant event in the post-commnist Czech history, seen by many as a defense of media freedom and deomocratic principles.