An Afghan child sits next to a puppy at a brick factory in the outskirts of Herat on Nov. 5, 2012. Over a third of Afghans are living in abject poverty, as those in power are more concerned about addressing their vested interests rather than the basic needs of the population, a UN report said.
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Minsk, Belarus: A disabled dog named Christmas waits during a charity event that attempts to match homeless dogs and cats to prospective new owners
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