Latvia marks 100th anniversary of independence

A woman lays flowers at the Monument of Freedom during Latvia's centennial celebrations of independence in Riga, Latvia, on Nov. 18, 2018. Latvia celebrated its 100th Independence Day on Sunday with concerts, church services, a military parade and numerous other festive events not only in the capital city Riga but across the country. The events were held to mark the centenary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia on Nov. 18, 1918. (Xinhua/Janis)