June 22, 2012 (10 images)

Palestinians hold a flag of the Syrian revolution during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and in support of Syrian civilians at Nusseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 22, 2012. France called for the Syrian military to desert en masse the day after a Syrian Air Force colonel defected after landing his MiG fighter in Jordan. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

Kenny Chesney performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on June 22, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo

A Palestinian boy with his face painted in the colors of the national flag stands outside a tent with graffiti reading "Susya 4Ever" before a demonstration against the demolition orders from the Israeli Civil Administration to raze the entire village of Susya, West Bank, June 22, 2012. Palestinians of Susya, in the south Hebron hills, were joined by Israelis and internationals to protest the proposed demolition of their homes, tents and agricultural structures by Israel. The Israeli settlement Maon is seen on the hill overlooking Susya. UPI/Debbie Hill

Nail Yakupov is chosen by Edmonton Oilers as the first pick during the 2012 NHL Draft at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh PA on June 22, 2012. UPI/Archie Carpenter