Photos of the Day: A Suspected Explosion and Angela Merkel

Mexico City, Mexico

A protester takes part in a demonstration demanding justice for female victims of violence. The words on the protesters back read: ‘And if I disappear today, what would they say about me tomorrow?’
Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters

Eastern Ghouta, Syria

Children receive treatment after an alleged chlorine gas attack on Shifunieh, a village in eastern Ghouta. According to activists working in the area, one child died and more than 18 people were affected. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad continue their air and ground attacks on the Damascus suburb
Photograph: Mohammed Badra/EPA