Day in Photos, March 23, 2013

People hold candles during an event attempting to establish a Guinness world record for 'blowing out the most number of candles simultaneously' during Earth Hour in Shanghai.

Ged Robinson (L) of Australia's Melbourne Rebels tackles Louis Ludik of South Africa's Sharks during their Super 15 rugby match in Durban, South Africa.

Young giraffe named 'Jamiro' stands next to its mother 'Arusha' in their enclosure at the animal park in Jaderberg, northern Germany.

A man gives food to a cat in front of a shop in Aleppo, Syria.

Indian police look on at India Gate monument, with lights switched off during an Earth Hour event in New Delhi.

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) stops to look at the Treasury while he receives a tour of the ancient historic and archaeological site of Petra, Jordan.

Belarusian women in traditional clothing take part in a Slavic 'Spring welcome' festival in the village of Viazynka, about 40 kilometers of Minsk.