Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, July 3

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of the ruling Democrat Party receives flower from his supporters before a news conference at his party's headquarters in Bangkok July 3, 2011. Abhisit conceded defeat in a national election on Sunday after exit polls showed the opposition Puea Thai Party winning a majority of parliament's 500 seats. [Photo/Agencies]

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier walks through shallow water of Helmand river during a break in a joint patrol with U.S. Marines along Helman river near the Camp Gorgak in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, July 3, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]