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Here are a few things that happened last week in the rest of the world…

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BY KEVIN SAWYER – Once again it is Monday which means HipDaily takes a look at what happened in the rest of the world last week. So, without any further adieu, as the French say, here are dramatic photos of a few things that happened last week in the rest of the world…

 

Hundreds of people flocked to a new glass sidewalk built on the side of a mountain in Hunan, China

Hundreds of people flocked to a new glass sidewalk built on the side of a mountain in Hunan, China

The country of Yemen has been experiencing some of the most severe floods in its nation's history.

The country of Yemen has been experiencing some of the most severe floods in its nation’s history.

The man in the mask is known as a "religious officer" in the country of Indonesia. A strict Muslim theocracy, the person in white is about to be publicly caned because he was dating before getting married.

The man in the mask is known as a “religious officer” in the country of Indonesia. A strict Muslim theocracy, the person in white is about to be publicly caned because he was dating before getting married.

Professional stunt man and parachutist, Luke Aikins, set a new world record for sky diving from 25,000 feet without a parachute.

Professional stunt man and parachutist, Luke Aikins, set a new world record for sky diving from 25,000 feet without a parachute.

The Catholic Christian pope, Francis I, enters the front gate of the former Nazi death camp in Auschwitz, Poland. The sign above the gate says, "work sets you free".

The Catholic Christian pope, Francis I, enters the front gate of the former Nazi death camp in Auschwitz, Poland. The sign above the gate says, “work sets you free”.

Wild roaming dogs are not tolerated in Pakistan. They are poisoned routinely and disposed of.

Wild roaming dogs are not tolerated in Pakistan. They are poisoned routinely and disposed of.

Recent Russian air attacks on the besieged city of Aleppo, Syria has put a bit of a damper on this auto mechanic's place of business.

Recent Russian air attacks on the besieged city of Aleppo, Syria has put a bit of a damper on this auto mechanic’s place of business.

Lithuanian Olympian Danas Rapsys Takes a quick selfie of during a practice session in Rio.

Lithuanian Olympian Danas Rapsys takes a quick selfie of during a practice session in Rio.

The newly elected president of the Philippines is serious about his war on drugs. Thus far, in only the last three weeks, 239 drug dealers have been gunned down in the streets either by police or private citizens.

The newly elected president of the Philippines is serious about his war on drugs. Thus far, in only the last three weeks, 239 drug dealers have been gunned down in the streets either by police or private citizens.

Kite lovers all across England gathered last week for the annual St. Anne's Kite Festival.

Kite lovers all across England gathered last week for the annual St. Anne’s Kite Festival.

Last week, China introduced its new elevated bus that travels the city streets but straddles the road so as to not slow down regular passenger traffic.

Last week, China introduced its new elevated bus that travels the city streets but straddles the road so as to not slow down regular passenger traffic.

Artists at the legendary Madame Tussad's Wax Museum in London put the finishing touches on sculptures of the two American presidential candidates. Only one, however, will get to be on display after the election.

Artists at the legendary Madame Tussad’s Wax Museum in London put the finishing touches on sculptures of the two American presidential candidates. Only one, however, will get to be on display after the election.

PHOTO CREDITS: CNN / Reuters