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At least five troops killed in eight-hour battle with pro-Russian rebels in Luhansk, eastern Ukraine

The Ukrainian military said in a statement they suffered their biggest loss of life since July during the clash near the small village of Krymske.

Nov 24, 2017

By David Sim

Ukraine Russia Conflict Pictures

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons 2017

Photos: The balloons at New York's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade 2017

Balloons at Macy's 91st annual Thanksgiving Day parade in new York included the Pillsbury Dough Boy, Pikachu, Charlie Brown, Power Rangers, Scrat from The Ice Age and Olaf from Frozen.

Nov 23, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures New York

Rohingya Muslim Buddhist Myanmar Bangladesh

The 100 most powerful images of the Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis

Nov 23, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims Human rights

Saudis to ease blockade to allow urgent humanitarian aid into Yemen

International aid groups describe the situation in Yemen as the world's worst humanitarian crisis as millions are at risk of famine.

Nov 22, 2017

By David Sim

Saudi Arabia Human rights Conflict Pictures

In pictures: 'Butcher of Bosnia', siege of Sarajevo and Srebrenica massacre

The UN tribunal on war crimes in former Yugoslavia has convicted General Ratko Mladic of crimes against humanity and genocide during Bosnia's 1992-95 war.

Nov 22, 2017

By David Sim

Conflict Pictures

Huddled masses: Haunting Rohingya refugee photos the world cannot ignore

Award-winning photojournalist Kevin Frayer has returned to Bangladesh to document the hardships faced by the refugees, 60% of whom are children.

Nov 21, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims Migration Pictures

Kenya: More deaths as Supreme Court upholds re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta

Although the opposition called for calm, at least two people were killed in protests after the court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election in a repeat vote that the opposition boycotted.

Nov 20, 2017

By David Sim

Supreme Court Politics Pictures Kenya NASA

Victoria's Secret's fashion show 2017: Angels and fantasy lingerie on the runway in Shanghai

Harry Styles performed along with Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Romee Strijd, Jasmine Tookes and more.

Nov 20, 2017

By David Sim

Katy Perry

Fascist salutes in Madrid mark anniversary of Spain's dictator General Francisco Franco's death

Far-right supporters giving fascist salutes have held rallies to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Spain's former dictator Generalissimo Francisco Franco, who died on 20 November 1975.

Nov 20, 2017

By David Sim

Spain History Pictures

The Queen and Prince Philip platinum wedding anniversary: 70 years of royal marriage in pictures

Queen Elizabeth II and husband Prince Philip mark their platinum wedding anniversary on Monday 20 November 2017.

Nov 20, 2017

By David Sim

Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip Royal Pictures History Pictures

Zimbabwe marches against Robert Mugabe - thousands on the streets to support military takeover

Zimbabwe's generals have placed Mugabe under house arrest and have allowed him limited movement while talks on his exit from office unfold. But many Zimbabweans are growing impatient and want him to leave immediately.

Nov 18, 2017

By James Etherington-Smith

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

Kenya: At least two shot dead in clashes with police as Raila Odinga returns to Nairobi

Police fired live rounds and tear gas to prevent Odinga's convoy from making its way to Nairobi's main park so he could address supporters.

Nov 17, 2017

By David Sim

Kenya Politics Pictures

Former Bosnian Serb military commander General Ratko Mladic: War criminal or hero?

On 22 November, a UN war crimes tribunal will deliver its verdict in the trial of former Bosnian Serb military chief General Ratko Mladic. In his home village of Bozanovici, he is still seen as a hero.

Nov 17, 2017

By David Sim

Conflict Pictures

Poignant portraits of Rohingya Muslim refugees injured while fleeing ethnic violence in Myanmar

Rohingya Muslims who were injured while fleeing ethnic violence in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state showed their wounds to Reuters photographer Jorge Silva at refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.

Nov 17, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims

National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Last chance to enter National Geographic's 2017 Nature Photographer of the Year contest

Photographers around the world are invited to submit their work in any or all of four categories: Wildlife, Landscape, Underwater and Aerial.

Nov 16, 2017

By David Sim

Photography Competition Pictures Travel pictures

China's futuristic Tianjin Binhai library: Unreal architecture, fake books

AFP photographer Fred Dufour took a closer look at the Tianjin Binhai library and discovered that the rows of book spines are just images printed on the backs of shelves.

Nov 16, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures Travel pictures

Dublin, 1991: Krass Clement's melancholy photos of the Irish capital published for the first time

In 1991, Danish photographer Krass Clement spent three months in Ireland, capturing melancholic, monochromatic photos that take us on a journey through deserted streets on the outskirts of Dublin.

Nov 16, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

'Biblical disaster': Deadly flash floods devastate towns near Athens, Greece

The overnight deluge hit the industrial towns of Nea Peramos and Mandra, about 27km (17 miles) west of Athens, trapping dozens of people in their homes or cars.

Nov 15, 2017

By David Sim

Weather Pictures Science pictures Travel pictures

Ferrari Under the Skin: Cars worth £140 million on show at Design Museum in London

Ferraris worth £140 million ($184m) are on show at Ferrari: Under the Skin, an exhibition at London's Design Museum to mark the 70th anniversary of the automotive marque.

Nov 15, 2017

By David Sim

A sneak peek inside the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC

The collection includes thousands of biblical texts and artefacts, from fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls and cuneiform tablets to high-tech exhibits and a biblical garden.

Nov 15, 2017

By David Sim

Religion Picture Galleries

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