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Ramadan Mubarak! Images of Muslims around the world observing the Islamic holy fasting month

The sighting of the new moon determines the start of the month, which leads to countries declaring Ramadan a day or two apart.

May 30, 2017

By David Sim

Religion Picture Galleries

Heartwarming story and photos of a baby elephant sanctuary in Kenya

"We take care of the elephants, and the elephants are taking care of us," says Rimland Lemojong, a Samburu warrior turned elephant caretaker.

May 26, 2017

By David Sim

Animal and Wildlife Pictures

Pictures of the week 20 to 26 May 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

A selection of photographs, covering topics from the Manchester Arena attack to Donald Trump's overseas trip and the Cannes Film Festival.

May 26, 2017

By David Sim

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Manchester still united: 25 powerful photos of a city coming to terms with grief and shock

Mancunians say their city, although united, is still coming to terms with its grief after a suicide bomber struck the Ariana Grande concert.

May 26, 2017

By David Sim

History Pictures

The 20 best photos of Donald Trump's first overseas trip as US President

After visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Trump met Pope Francis in Rome and then met EU and Nato leaders in Brussels.

May 26, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Pope Francis Politics Pictures

Millions of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have just celebrated Christmas

For followers of central Africa's Kimbanguist church, yesterday (25 May) was Christmas Day.

May 26, 2017

By David Sim

Religion Picture Galleries DRC

The rise of Islamist beliefs and terror groups in Southeast Asia

Attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines this week point to the rise of Isis-affiliated groups networks across the region.

May 25, 2017

By David Sim

Islamic State Isis Philippines Thailand Conflict Pictures

Venezuela: Riot police 'use excessive force' against anti-Maduro protesters

Some 57 people have been killed in two months of protests against Nicolas Maduro's government.

May 25, 2017

By David Sim

Venezuela Politics Pictures

Philippines army battles Isis-linked militants that invaded Marawi and took Christian hostages

Militants are using Christians and a priest as human shields and have threatened to execute captives.

May 25, 2017

By David Sim

Philippines Conflict Pictures

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Operation Temperer: Armed soldiers deployed on UK streets as terror threat level raised to critical

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said people can expect to see soldiers helping law enforcement at railway stations and government buildings.

May 24, 2017

By David Sim

Joyous scenes in Taipei as Taiwan becomes first country in Asia to recognise same-sex marriage

Taiwan is the first government to legalise such unions in Asia, where socially conservative attitudes largely hold sway.

May 24, 2017

By David Sim

History Pictures

Photos: Queen and Prince Philip mark Order of the British Empire centenary at St Paul's Cathedral

The Order was established by the Queen's grandfather George V in 1917 to reward outstanding contributions to the First World War effort.

May 24, 2017

By David Sim

Queen Elizabeth II London History Pictures

Manchester stands together and the world stands with Manchester

The city's Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Sikh communities said they wanted to show that Manchester, while shocked, would not be cowed.

May 24, 2017

By David Sim

Conflict Pictures

In pictures: Sir Roger Moore, James Bond actor who has died at 89

Sir Roger Moore, the suave star of seven Bond films, has died in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer.

May 23, 2017

By David Sim

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Heavy security as Donald Trump visits Bethlehem in Israeli-occupied West Bank on 'Day of Rage'

Trump's motorcade passed through streets lined with heavily armed security forces and an opening in Israel's towering separation barrier.

May 23, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Israel Politics Pictures

Gay couple publicly caned by hooded religious police in Indonesia's Aceh province

Hundreds of people watched the punishment ordered by a court in the only part of Indonesia that criminalises same-sex relations and uses Islamic law as its legal code.

May 23, 2017

By David Sim

Religion Picture Galleries

Manchester Arena suicide bomber hit concert attended by thousands of young Ariana Grande fans

At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded when a suicide bomber struck at a concert in Manchester.

May 23, 2017

By David Sim

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Palestinian Day of Rage for Donald Trump's West Bank visit

At the very least, there will be an escalation of the violent protests in support of the Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike.

May 22, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Israel

Six Day War: Interactive photos show Jerusalem today and at time of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War

Jerusalem then and now. Move your mouse/finger over each image to switch between 1967 and 50th anniversary of Six Day War.

May 22, 2017

By David Sim

Syria Egypt History Pictures

What the Middle East thinks of DonaldTrump

We think we know Donald Trump's opinions on the Middle East, but what do they think of him?

To some, Trump is "a hero" and "a brother", to others "an idiot with no policy but terrorising" and "a man who spreads war, chaos and killing among people".

May 22, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Saudi Arabia Israel Iraq Syria Politics Pictures

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