PICTURES

Far right protesters clash with police outside the Ukrainian parliament in Kiev.

Folk religions such as Santeria and the cult of Maria Lionza are growing in popularity in Venezuela.

A state capital building in Guerrero is set on fire as anger grows over 43 missing students.

The fight for Kobani is watched by Kurds from hilltops just across the Turkish border.

In the Enduroman Arch to Arc triathlon, competitors must run, swim and cycle from London to Paris.

New York City was transformed into Gotham as superheroes and villains gathered for NY Comic Con.

The winners of the 15th North American Wife Carrying Championship earned the woman's weight in beer.

Liberia has been hit hardest by the Ebola outbreak with the country recording more than 2,200 deaths.

Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban, is the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Police clashed with protesters in Shaw, St Louis after an officer killed Vonderrit Myers.

Women are taking up arms on both sides of the conflict in eastern Ukraine

Loukanikos, Greece's famous riot dog, has died at the age of 10.

Protesters and police clash as authorities remove Excalibur, a dog owned by nurse who has Ebola.

The official Instagram account of the Icelandic Police Force in Reykjavik has become an online hit.

Kurdish protesters have clashed with police in Turkey leaving at least 14 people dead.

Thais flock to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok to pray for the health of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Kurdish refugees stream in Turkey as the US-led coalition bombards Isis positions in Kobani.

There aren't enough beds in isolation units to keep up with the hundreds who get sick each week.

Over two million Muslim pilgrims from all over the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj.

With the advent of Halloween, the British Library showcases an exhibition on Gothic art and literature.

Chapel in Vietnam wins the World Building of the Year award at the World Architecture Festival.

A six-acre portrait has gone on show on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Reuters' photographer Yannis Behrakis travelled to Balsfjord in Norway for the Aurora Borealis.

Critics say Mecca's planners cater to wealthier pilgrims with the construction of five-star hotels.

Photos of airline passengers engaged in inappropriate behaviour.

'Hunter' is like any other separatist fighter in eastern Ukraine – apart from his American accent.

The Banality of Evil: Daniel and Geo Fuchs photograph Stasi police headquarters, interrogation rooms and prisons.

Umbrella-wielding protesters clash with riot police amid clouds of tear gas in Hong Kong.

Ashley Giles and a group of cricketers played the match below the summit of Kilimanjaro.