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Battle to contain growing California fire enters second week and may go on 'until Christmas'

The Thomas Fire grew by 56,000 acres on Sunday and is now just 10 percent contained, down from 15 percent the day before.

Dec 11, 2017

By David Sim

Climate Change Science pictures

The best snow photos: Misery for commuters, but joy for children and dogs

Heavy snow led to travel disruptions, traffic accidents and school closures – as well as snowman building, sledging and a flurry of pretty pictures

Dec 11, 2017

By David Sim

Weather Pictures

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In pictures: Muslim world erupts over Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

People set fire to US and Israeli flags and destroyed effigies of Donald Trump in Muslim-majority countries around the globe, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt and Indonesia.

Dec 8, 2017

By David Sim

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Photos: Palestinians and Israeli police clash after Friday prayers over Trump's Jerusalem decision

In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian stone-throwers traded volleys in the streets with soldiers firing tear gas and rubber bullets.

Dec 8, 2017

By David Sim

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Pictures of the week 2 to 8 December 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

The week's best photojournalism, from Rohingya refugee crisis and Jerusalem clashes, to skiing Santas and a nudist restaurant.

Dec 8, 2017

By David Sim

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Latest California wildfire photos look like something out of a post-apocalyptic movie

At least four major southern California wildfires have prompted the evacuation of about 200,000 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings.

Dec 7, 2017

By David Sim

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Days of rage: Palestinian protests erupt as Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops have erupted across the West Bank in a show of anger over Trump's move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Dec 7, 2017

By David Sim

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Thousands of pro-independence Catalans from all over Europe gather in Brussels for huge rally

Thousands of people from all over Europe have gathered in the Belgian capital to show their support for exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and his government.

Dec 7, 2017

By David Sim

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Peru: Andean villagers struggle with modern life in shiny new town built for them by mining company

The town of Nueva Fuerabamba in Peru's southern Andes was built to house around 1,600 people who gave up their rural village to make room for a massive, open-pit copper mine

Dec 7, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures

Rohingya rape survivors' harrowing stories of abuse at the hands of the Myanmar military.

Award-winning photojournalist Allison Joyce met Rohingya rape survivors at refugee camps in Bangladesh. IBTimes UK shares their harrowing stories.

Dec 6, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims Migration Pictures

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Farcical scenes and massive punch-up in Kiev as police try to arrest former Georgian president

Ukrainian police went looking for former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili. A massive punch-up and surreal game of hide-and-seek ensued.

Dec 6, 2017

By David Sim

Ukraine Politics Pictures

In pictures: Firefighters battle to contain at least four fires marching across southern California

Firefighters are battling to contain at least four wildfires marching across southern California, whipped up by fierce Santa Ana winds.

Dec 6, 2017

By David Sim

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Latest photos of the Thomas Fire as it rages out of control across a swathe of southern California

Thousands of people have been evacuated as the Thomas Fire threatens Santa Paula and Ventura, destroying homes and vehicles in its path.

Dec 5, 2017

By David Sim

Los Angeles Science pictures

Scenes of devastation in Sanaa after at least 25 Saudi-led air strikes pounded Yemen's capital

Coalition warplanes pounded Yemen's capital with at least 25 air strikes overnight in apparent retaliation for the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh by Houthi rebels.

Dec 5, 2017

By David Sim

Saudi Arabia Conflict Pictures

Calling all keen photographers: The Sony World Photography Awards 2018 is looking for entries

The Sony World Photography Awards is one of the world's biggest, most prestigious photography competitions, with a big cash prize and a hugely popular annual exhibition. And it's free to enter.

Dec 5, 2017

By David Sim

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Science photo contest winners include Antarctic sugar cubes and killer whales with penguin audience

Winners of the third Royal Society Publishing photography competition, which celebrates the power of images to communicate science.

Dec 5, 2017

By David Sim

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Poignant photos and stories of young Rohingya girls forced to marry so their families could eat

Child marriage is common at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, where marrying off a young daughter means one less mouth to feed.

Dec 4, 2017

By David Sim

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Honduras on knife edge as count says President Hernandez got more votes in 'stolen' election

TV star turned opposition candidate Salvador Nasralla has accused Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez's government of trying to steal the election.

Dec 4, 2017

By David Sim

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