News in Pics (16 February 2019)

Rio de Janeiro: A child, wearing a Darth Vader costume, a character from the science fiction film, looks to the camera as she takes party in the "Desliga da Justica" block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. "Desliga" that means in Portuguese, turn something off, is a street party that makes a parody of the "League of Justice". Leading up to Rio's annual Carnival, thousands of merrymakers fill the streets taking part in parties known as "blocos".

Barcelona: Pro independence demonstrators march waving esteladas or independece flags, during a demonstration supporting the imprisoned pro-indenpence political leaders in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Thousands of Catalan separatists are marching in Barcelona to proclaim the innocence of 12 of their leaders who are on trial for their role in a failed 2017 secession bid.

Pokhran: Air Cheif Marshal BS Dhanoa speaks during during the IAF " Vayu Shakti 2019" at the Air Force field firing range of Pokhran ,Rajasthan, on Saturday,Feb 16,2019.

Pokhran: An Indian Air Force (IAF) MIG 29 releases bombs during an IAF exercise named ," Vayu Shakti 2019" at the Air Force field firing range of Pokhran ,Rajasthan, on Saturday,Feb 16,2019.

Pokhran: Smoke rises from an explosion during an IAF exercise named 'Vayu Shakti-2019', at the Air Force firing range of Pokhran, Rajasthan, Saturday, Feb 16, 2019.

Jaipur: Protesters raising slogans during a protest against Pulwama terror attack, in Jaipur on Saturday,Feb 16, 2019.( PTIPhoto)