Photos of the Day: Fire Dancers and Giant Tulips

Beijing, China

A Chinese security officer stands guard during the second session of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee at the Great Hall of the People
Photograph: Roman Pilipey/EPA

Ulan-Ude, Russia

People take part in a flash mob marking International Women’s Day, in Square of the Soviets. The participants have lined up into an ‘8 March’ sign
Photograph: Andrei Ogorodnik/TASS

Prekaz, Kosovo

Kosovo Albanians dressed in military costumes carry torches during a bonfire ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the killing of Kosovo Liberation Army founding member and commander Adem Jashari, whose sculpture is seen rear left
Photograph: Armend Nimani/AFP/Getty Images