Snapshots of the fortnight (October 15-28, 2014)

Defining moments from around the world that left people captivated, shaken and shocked

Oct 31, 2014, 07:01 IST1 min

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African migrants sit atop a border fence as Spanish Civil Guard officers try to turn them back during their attempt to cross into Spanish territories, between Morocco and Spain's North African enclave of Melilla on October 22. Around 400 migrants attempted to cross the border into Spain

Image by REUTERS/Jesus Blasco de Avellaneda

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Widows, who have been abandoned by their families, light sparklers after offering prayers on the banks of the river Yamuna during Diwali on October 21

Image by REUTERS/Ahmad Masood

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Serena Williams of the US walks off the court after breaking her second racket during the WTA Finals singles semi-final against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in Singapore on October 25. Serena won the match and then went on to bag her fifth WTA Finals title

Image by REUTERS/Edgar Su