• Members of the Shiite Huthi movement gather outside a building used by the Huthi police force that was damaged by a bombing in Sanaa. A bomb wounded six Shiite militiamen in the Yemeni capital, a security official said, the latest in spate of attacks on the Huthi fighters who overran Sanaa in September. Mohammed Huwais / AFP
    Members of the Shiite Huthi movement gather outside a building used by the Huthi police force that was damaged by a bombing in Sanaa. A bomb wounded six Shiite militiamen in the Yemeni capital, a security official said, the latest in spate of attacks on the Huthi fighters who overran Sanaa in September. Mohammed Huwais / AFP
  • US troops keep watch at the site of a suicide attack on the outskirts of Jalalabad. A suicide attacker targeted a US convoy on the outskirts of Jalalabad on Monday but so far no causalities have been reported yet, provincial spokesman Ahmadzia Abdulzai said. Parwiz / Reuters
    US troops keep watch at the site of a suicide attack on the outskirts of Jalalabad. A suicide attacker targeted a US convoy on the outskirts of Jalalabad on Monday but so far no causalities have been reported yet, provincial spokesman Ahmadzia Abdulzai said. Parwiz / Reuters
  • People visit ice sculptures illuminated by coloured lights during the opening day of the 31st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in the northern city of Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The annual Ice and Snow Festival, organised by China National Tourism Administration. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters
    People visit ice sculptures illuminated by coloured lights during the opening day of the 31st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in the northern city of Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The annual Ice and Snow Festival, organised by China National Tourism Administration. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters
  • An Afghan refugee who works as a porter at a wholesale fruit an vegetable market walks to his work on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Muhammed Muheisen / AP
    An Afghan refugee who works as a porter at a wholesale fruit an vegetable market walks to his work on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Muhammed Muheisen / AP
  • Penguins swim in their pool during the annual stock take at London Zoo. Caring for more than 750 different species, London Zoo keepers started the New Year with the task of counting every single animal. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP
    Penguins swim in their pool during the annual stock take at London Zoo. Caring for more than 750 different species, London Zoo keepers started the New Year with the task of counting every single animal. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP
  • A Hindu holy man, or Sadhu, sits near the fire to keep himself warm on the first day of the Swasthani Brata Katha festival in Kathmandu. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters
    A Hindu holy man, or Sadhu, sits near the fire to keep himself warm on the first day of the Swasthani Brata Katha festival in Kathmandu. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters
  • Sumatran tiger cubs and their parents walk around their enclosure at London Zoo in London. The annual stock take and animal count, a requirement of London Zoo’s license, included additions to the international conservation breeding programme such as the three tiger cubs and Philippine crocodiles. Toby Melville / Reuters
    Sumatran tiger cubs and their parents walk around their enclosure at London Zoo in London. The annual stock take and animal count, a requirement of London Zoo’s license, included additions to the international conservation breeding programme such as the three tiger cubs and Philippine crocodiles. Toby Melville / Reuters

Best photography from around the world, Jan. 5

Rob Gurdebeke

January 05, 2015

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The National View’s photo editors pick the best images of the day from around the world

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

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Essentials

The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

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