From the archives:The sidewalk outside the International Amphitheatre is jammed with people trying to get in for the start of the Republican National Convention on July 7, 1952. Tickets were at a premium and many were unable to gain admittance. | Sun-Times file photo
A selection of some of the best photographs from around the world:
In this slow shutter speed photo, revelers run after Torrestrella’s ranch fighting bulls during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival, in Pamplona, Spain. Revelers from around the world arrive in Pamplona every year to take part on some of the eight days of the running of the bulls glorified by Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.” | AP Photo
The peloton rides past Big Ben on the third stage of the 2014 Tour de France, a 155km stage between Cambridge and London. | Getty Images
An Indian policeman drinks water as he breaks his day-long fast during the holy month of Ramadan in Srinagar, India. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, where they abstain from food, drink and other pleasures from sunrise to sunset. | AP Photo
New England cranberry farmer Adrienne Mollor arranges a rose-shaped floating display full of cranberries at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London, England. It is the world’s largest flower show with over 600 exhibitors spread over 34 acres. | Getty Images
An Indonesian military officer prepares a weapon during security preparations in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Military and police personel are making security preparations for the forthcoming presidential election on Wednesday. | Getty Images
Buddhist devotees and others watch an Indian man perform bike stunts on the fifth day of Kalachakra near Leh, India. Buddhist devotees from across the globe have arrived in this Himalayan region of Ladakh to attend the “Kalachakra,” or Wheel of Time initiations by the Dalai Lama that began Thursday. | AP Photo
A supporter of Kenya’s opposition Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga attends their “Saba Saba Day” rally at the Uhuru park grounds in Nairobi. Odinga has organized the rally to address what he says are major government failures, including worsening crime and insecurity, rising living costs, impunity, corruption and allegations of ethnic favoritism in government appointments. | Getty Images
