Lenin and Stalin return as Soviet-era army holiday is celebrated in Russia - and Crimea and Donetsk
Rallies celebrating the strength of Russia's military are held in Crimea and Donetsk.
Ukraine displays weapons that 'prove direct Russian involvement in the fighting'
Ukraine says weapons seized from the frontlines prove Russians are fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Oscars 2015 Vanity Fair after-party: Rita Ora and Irina Shayk bare almost all in see-through dresses
Ora and Shayk left little to the imagination at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Forgotten Heritage: Matt Emmett photographs eerily beautiful abandoned industrial sites
Derelict industrial sites captured by British photographer and urban explorer Matt Emmett.
Jerusalem weather: Picture-postcard pretty photos of the Holy Land's ancient sites in the snow
A heavy winter storm has dumped snow on Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria.
Lampedusa: EU set for record number of migrants as human traffickers exploit chaos in Libya and Syria
Reception centres on Italian island of Lampedusa are struggling to cope with migrants
Myanmar: Tens of thousands of refugees flee fighting in Kokang region near China border
Fierce fighting in the Kokang region forces people to flee their homes into China.
Rio Carnival 2015: Beija-Flor samba school win, despite link to Equatorial Guinea President Obiang
Beija-Flor has been crowned the champion's of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.
Chinese New Year 2015: People across Asia celebrate the Year of the Goat (or Sheep or Ram)
Chinese people welcome the New Year with fireworks, lanterns and incense.
Tired, hungry and dirty, Ukrainian troops withdraw as Debaltseve falls to pro-Russian separatists [Photo report]
Ukrainian troops, covered in dirt and looking exhausted, retreat from Debaltseve
Turkey: Istanbul snow storm causes travel chaos but leaves beautiful scenes
A snow storm in Istanbul grounds planes, halts traffic, and forces closure of Bosphorus Strait.
The North American Indian: Early 20th century photos by Edward Curtis captured a vanishing way of life
Edward Sheriff Curtis dedicated his life to photographing the lives of Native American people.
Carnival of Binche: Bizarre masked figures celebrate Mardi Gras in medieval parade
A thousand men wearing identical masks or feathered hats throw oranges at the residents of Binche.
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2015: Pampered pooches compete for Best in Show
More than 2,700 dogs in 192 breeds are vying to be top dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Rio Carnival 2015: Extravagant floats and daring costumes, but also social issues... and Switzerland
Racial pride and the fight against racism in Brazil were the themes of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.
Reuters Pictures: 30 years of news in 30 powerful photos and the moving stories behind them [Graphic images]
Award-winning Reuters photographers share the stories behind iconic news images.
Venezuela: Anti-government protests in San Cristobal and Caracas as Maduro alleges foiled coup
Protesters clash with police in San Cristobal and Caracas on the anniversary of 2014 protests.
Dresden bombing 70th anniversary: Interactive then-and-now photos show scale of destruction
Interactive photos show Dresden after the Allied bombing raids, and the same scenes today.
Spain: Toxic orange cloud in Catalonia after explosion at Igualada chemical plant [Photos]
A chemical explosion at a warehouse spread a large orange toxic cloud over five towns in Catalonia.
World Press Photo of the Year: Mads Nissen's Homophobia In Russia takes first place
A photo of a gay couple in St Petersburg, Russia, has won World Press Photo of the Year 2014.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2015: Beauty queens battle it out wearing huge 80kg dresses on wheels
Fourteen women wearing huge, elaborate costumes battle it out to become carnival queen in Tenerife.
Behind Photographs: Tim Mantoani's portraits of the photographers who captured history's iconic images
You won't recognise these people but you will know the images they are holding.
Middle East weather: Sandstorm engulfs Egypt and Israel as huge waves batter Lebanon
A sandstorm engulfs Israel and Egypt, as high waves batter the coast of Lebanon.
Chinese New Year: Countries across Asia prepare to welcome the Year of the Goat
People in China and other Asian countries are preparing to celebrate New Year on February 19.
US snow: Boston residents dig out after third major blizzard, with more on the way
Massachusetts continues to dig out after three snowstorms hit the state in the past two weeks.
Ukraine: Kindergarten shelled as rockets kill civilians and soldiers in Kramatorsk [Graphic images]
Rockets kill civilians and soldiers in Ukrainian government-held town of Kramatorsk.
Japan: Tokyo's Tama Zoo stages escaped animal drill with man in snow leopard costume
Tama Zoo in Tokyo stages a drill to train staff what to do in the event of an animal escape.
Indonesia: Torrential rain causes major flooding in Jakarta [Photos]
Incessant heavy rain has led to flooding up to 80 centimetres deep in parts of Jakarta.
Syria: President Assad denies his forces drop barrel bombs, despite the evidence [Photo report] [Graphic images]
Photographs show reported barrel bomb attacks on rebel-held areas of Syria.
Syria: Assad's forces bombard Douma in rebel-held stronghold of Ghouta [Warning: graphic images]
Syrian forces repeatedly pound the rebel-held area of Douma in response to Damascus attack.
