John Kerry, a cell phone and a baby elephant

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APTOPIX Kerry US Kenya
APTOPIX Kerry US Kenya


Here's a picture of John Kerry posing for a selfie with a baby elephant. For this and other stellar photography, check out the Reuters pictures editor's slideshow here.

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