• Heads of State and government attend the international ceremony for the Centenary of the WWI Armistice of 11 November 1918 at the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, France. EPA
    Heads of State and government attend the international ceremony for the Centenary of the WWI Armistice of 11 November 1918 at the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, France. EPA
  • Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Morocco's Prince Moulay Hassan, Moroccan King Mohammed VI, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrive to attend the ceremony. EPA
    Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Morocco's Prince Moulay Hassan, Moroccan King Mohammed VI, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrive to attend the ceremony. EPA
  • French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the ceremony. AFP
    French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the ceremony. AFP
  • A local resident applauds as history enthusiasts dressed as French soldiers parade during a commemoration ceremony in Epernay, France. Reuters
    A local resident applauds as history enthusiasts dressed as French soldiers parade during a commemoration ceremony in Epernay, France. Reuters
  • Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Vince Cable, Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Prime Minister Theresa May carry poppy wreaths to the Cenotaph in central London. AFP
    Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Vince Cable, Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Prime Minister Theresa May carry poppy wreaths to the Cenotaph in central London. AFP
  • People release a dove during a ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Congres Column, in Brussels, Belgium. EPA
    People release a dove during a ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Congres Column, in Brussels, Belgium. EPA
  • Members of military history clubs wearing World War One French military style uniforms take part in a memorable celebrations in Tsarskoye Selo near St Petersburg, Russia. EPA
    Members of military history clubs wearing World War One French military style uniforms take part in a memorable celebrations in Tsarskoye Selo near St Petersburg, Russia. EPA
  • Red poppies are projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the centenary of the Armistice ending World War One, in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
    Red poppies are projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the centenary of the Armistice ending World War One, in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
  • Members of the Australian Army pay their respects during a basketball match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Australia. Getty
    Members of the Australian Army pay their respects during a basketball match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Australia. Getty
  • West Point cadets pose before a commemoration ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Reuters
    West Point cadets pose before a commemoration ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Reuters
  • An Indian army officer puts flags next to a tombstone at Delhi War Cemetery in New Delhi. AFP
    An Indian army officer puts flags next to a tombstone at Delhi War Cemetery in New Delhi. AFP
  • Members of the public look on from the Australian Memorial during a Sunset Ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images
    Members of the public look on from the Australian Memorial during a Sunset Ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images
  • A piper plays 'When the Battle's O'er', a traditional Scottish war lament, outside St Albans Cathedral, UK. Reuters
    A piper plays 'When the Battle's O'er', a traditional Scottish war lament, outside St Albans Cathedral, UK. Reuters
  • People gather during a ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines. EPA
    People gather during a ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines. EPA
  • Dancers perform during the Armistice Centenary National Ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images
    Dancers perform during the Armistice Centenary National Ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images
  • Members of the public place floating poppies onto a pond during a memorial service at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
    Members of the public place floating poppies onto a pond during a memorial service at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
  • Hong Kong veterans pose for a photograph in front of the Cenotaph in Hong Kong. EPA
    Hong Kong veterans pose for a photograph in front of the Cenotaph in Hong Kong. EPA
  • Members of Australia's armed forces stand behind officials holding wreaths during a memorial service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Reuters
    Members of Australia's armed forces stand behind officials holding wreaths during a memorial service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Reuters
  • A military band passes The Cenotaph in London. Getty Images
    A military band passes The Cenotaph in London. Getty Images

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Armistice Day around the world - in pictures

A century on from the cessation of hostilities, commemorations have been taking place for those who fought in World War I, one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history

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November 11, 2018

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