PICTURES

Derelict industrial sites captured by British photographer and urban explorer Matt Emmett.

A heavy winter storm has dumped snow on Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria.

Reception centres on Italian island of Lampedusa are struggling to cope with migrants

Fierce fighting in the Kokang region forces people to flee their homes into China.

Beija-Flor has been crowned the champion's of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.

Chinese people welcome the New Year with fireworks, lanterns and incense.

Ukrainian troops, covered in dirt and looking exhausted, retreat from Debaltseve

A snow storm in Istanbul grounds planes, halts traffic, and forces closure of Bosphorus Strait.

Edward Sheriff Curtis dedicated his life to photographing the lives of Native American people.

A thousand men wearing identical masks or feathered hats throw oranges at the residents of Binche.

More than 2,700 dogs in 192 breeds are vying to be top dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Racial pride and the fight against racism in Brazil were the themes of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.

This week Rio's streets filled with dancers, music, partygoers and parades as the Carnival took place once again

Award-winning Reuters photographers share the stories behind iconic news images.

Protesters clash with police in San Cristobal and Caracas on the anniversary of 2014 protests.

Interactive photos show Dresden after the Allied bombing raids, and the same scenes today.

A chemical explosion at a warehouse spread a large orange toxic cloud over five towns in Catalonia.

A photo of a gay couple in St Petersburg, Russia, has won World Press Photo of the Year 2014.

Fourteen women wearing huge, elaborate costumes battle it out to become carnival queen in Tenerife.

A sandstorm engulfs Israel and Egypt, as high waves batter the coast of Lebanon.

People in China and other Asian countries are preparing to celebrate New Year on February 19.

Massachusetts continues to dig out after three snowstorms hit the state in the past two weeks.

Rockets kill civilians and soldiers in Ukrainian government-held town of Kramatorsk.

Tama Zoo in Tokyo stages a drill to train staff what to do in the event of an animal escape.

Incessant heavy rain has led to flooding up to 80 centimetres deep in parts of Jakarta.

Photographs show reported barrel bomb attacks on rebel-held areas of Syria.

Syrian forces repeatedly pound the rebel-held area of Douma in response to Damascus attack.

Carnival revellers in historically accurate Venetian finery using mobile phones and selfie sticks.

The Chocolate Shooter delivers a hit of Peruvian cocoa powder and mint into the nose.