AFP photographer Mark Ralston attended the fabulous parade, photographing some of the best costumes:
The Hindu festival of lights symbolises taking people from darkness to light in the victory of good over evil.
The Berlin Story Bunker features a full-scale recreation of Hitler's study and a 1:25 scale model of the entire underground complex.
What was once a tiny dot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has grown to 12 times its original size.
A wet spring and sunny summer have created perfect conditions for a vivid display of autumn foliage.
Around 750 homes – some dating back to the 17th century – would be bulldozed.
Protests are planned around the world against China's plans to destroy part of the Larung Gar Buddhist Institute.
Haiti is facing a public health crisis as cholera gallops through rural communities lacking clean water, food and shelter.
The government has provided medical treatment for those unable to cope with the trauma.
The photographer travelled around the US, documenting examples of America's gleaming past that have fallen on hard times.
The body of King Bhumibol Adulyadej - the world's longest reigning monarch - will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
It is Chinese custom for bride and groom to have their wedding photos taken before they are married.
Many Thais are highly superstitious and some believe brightly-coloured clothes can attract good luck.
Now in its 18th year, the festival champions the Australian-made utility vehicle - commonly known as a ute.
Dussehra commemorates a battle in which Lord Rama defeated the 10-headed demon king Ravana in order to save his wife Sita.
Taking archive images, photographer Carl Court revisited the streets of Soho to show the changing face of this vibrant area.
IBTimes UK presents some of the breathtaking images taken by photographer Tom Roe during his journey.
Located in southern Siberia, Lake Baikal is so large it is often mistaken for the sea.
The island of Foula is home to huge colonies of seabirds, hundreds of Shetland ponies and about 30 people.
The most dangerous job – climbing to the pinnacle of the tower before the whole thing collapses – is done by a girl as young as five.
These photos of daily in life in Pyongyang are remarkable for just how unremarkable everything seems – on the surface.
Patients often travel hundreds of miles to city hospitals, creating a wave of cancer 'refugees' often living on a shoestring.