A look at the best news photos from around the world.
February 22, 2015

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A boy spins rings of fire during rituals in celebration of Sirni Zagovezni, the first Sunday before Great Lent, in the village of Lozen, Bulgaria. People in the region believe they can chase away evil spirits with fire rituals on Sirni Zagovezni.

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Participants compete during a traditional historical ski race in the northern Bohemian town of Smrzovka, Feb. 21, 2015.

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Artists wave to the crowd during a Carnival parade in Nice, France. The 131st Carnival of Nice will run up to March 1 and will celebrate the "King of Music."