Tuesday, May 21st 03:05 AM IST

In pictures: Telling the news day through images

by May 17, 2011

Firstpost brings for its readers the slideshow of the day with key images from around the world. Who says text is essential in the era of the digital camera for when you’ve got amazing pictures, you can say more than a thousand words.

A pirate at Cannes with a deadly beauty in tow, the IMF director facing rape charges, the end of America’s space era, and Libya’s ongoing struggle for freedom; these are our picks of the day, and we’ve chosen them because these images represent perfection in our eyes.

Actor Johnny Depp (R) and actress Penelope Cruz attend the "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2011 in Cannes, France. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Whether the manner in which these images have been framed or the technique used by the photographers to capture, what can only be described as important historical moments of our time, we believe that each of these chosen images is telling the story in a way that text never can. This is our attempt at highlighting key images of the day.

Firstpost encourages open discussion and debate, but please adhere to the rules below, before posting. Comments that are found to be in violation of any one or more of the guidelines will be automatically deleted:

Personal attacks/name calling will not be tolerated. This applies to comments directed at the author, other commenters and other politicians/public figures

Please do not post comments that target a specific community, caste, nationality or religion.

While you do not have to use your real name, any commenters using any Firstpost writer's name will be deleted, and the commenter banned from participating in any future discussions.

Comments will be moderated for abusive and offensive language.

Please read our comments and moderation policy before posting