Tourists stand below the Christ the Redeemer statue while it is covered by heavy fog, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The World Cup soccer tournament starts Thursday with Brazil facing Croatia in the opening game.
In this photo, Muslim refugees read the Quran at the Catholic church in Carnot, Central African Republic. The Rev. Justin Nary and his colleagues have been caring for those fleeing the fighting since early February 2014, when Christian militia fighters attacked the town. Photo: AP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army soldier adjusts a hat of a member of a guard of honor as they prepare for a welcome ceremony for visiting Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi held outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
A participant arrives at the Wave Gothic Festival in Leipzig, central Germany. About 20,000 members of the Gothic scene from all over the world are expected to attend the festival. Photo: AP
Palestinian militants from Mujahideen Brigades, a small military group in Gaza, participate in a training session in Gaza City. Photo: AP
Marine One helicopter, with President Barack Obama aboard, prepares to land on a baseball field in Weston, Massachusetts. Obama was in the Boston-area to attend a democratic fundraiser before returning to Washington. Photo: AP
In this photo, people participate in a candlelight vigil for Emilio Hoffman, the victim of a shooting at Reynolds High School, in Troutdale, Oregon. Authorities said a teen gunman armed with a rifle shot and killed the 14-year-old student and injured a teacher before he likely killed himself at the high school. Photo: AP
Pope Francis is helped by basketball players to keep the balance of a ball during during a meeting with the members of the Italian Sports Center in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Photo: AP