WASHINGTON, D.C. — Celebrations of World War II's V-E, or Victory in Europe, Day are underway in the U.S. and abroad. At the National Mall, members of an honor guard prepare for the start of a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial.

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Moscow — Newly reinaugurated President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.

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Paris — At the Arc de Triomphe, soldiers parade during a ceremony marking the 67th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Bratislava, Slovakia — History enthusiasts dressed as Soviet and Nazi soldiers reenact the liberation of Bratislava.

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Katmandu, Nepal — The Nepal government has started to evict squatters who have been residing in various parts of the city. Some of those being uprooted hurl stones in response.

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Chicago — A sculpture of Marilyn Monroe is dismantled and readied for transport to Palm Springs.

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Sydney, Australia — At Bronte Beach, a wave crests majestically around the surfer riding its curl.

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Seoul — At Jogye temple, lanterns are readied for celebrations marking the birthday of Buddha.

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Jenin, West Bank — It's time for the wheat harvest.

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