An East German waves a West German flag while crossing from Hungary into Austria early on September 11, 1989, the first day of eased travel restrictions to the West.
September 11, 1989: When Hungary Tore A Hole In The Iron Curtain
Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny shakes hands with his daughter Daria as he votes at a polling station during the Moscow city council elections on September 8. The elections have drawn fierce protests after several opposition candidates allied with Navalny were barred from standing.