Indian Punjab Police personnel light candles as they pay tribute to those killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the eve of the 100th anniversary in Amritsar. The massacre took place on April 13, 1919, when British Indian Army soldiers on the direct orders of their officers opened fire on an unarmed gathering killing at least 379 men, women and children, according to official records. AFP
Indian Punjab Police personnel light candles as they pay tribute to those killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the eve of the 100th anniversary in Amritsar. The massacre took place on April 13, 1919, when British Indian Army soldiers on the direct orders of their officers opened fire on an unarmed gathering killing at least 379 men, women and children, according to official records. AFP
A painted elephant during a preview of the Songkran Festival celebration, also known as the Water Festival, in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand. EPA
A painted elephant during a preview of the Songkran Festival celebration, also known as the Water Festival, in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand. EPA
Fireworks light the sky above the Pyramid of Giza during the ceremony for the Draw for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. EPA
Fireworks light the sky above the Pyramid of Giza during the ceremony for the Draw for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. EPA
A pedestrian walks in between lines of traffic along Nevsky Avenue in St Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A pedestrian walks in between lines of traffic along Nevsky Avenue in St Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A man belonging to a caravan of migrants from Honduras en route to the United States, sleeps in a forest by a highway in Tuxtla Chico, Mexico. Reuters
A man belonging to a caravan of migrants from Honduras en route to the United States, sleeps in a forest by a highway in Tuxtla Chico, Mexico. Reuters
An athlete dives into the pool during a Great Britain Diving Team Launch in the London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, England. Getty
An athlete dives into the pool during a Great Britain Diving Team Launch in the London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, England. Getty
A devotee smokes as he waits to perform during the annual Hindu festival of Gajan on the outskirts of Agartala, India. Reuters
A devotee smokes as he waits to perform during the annual Hindu festival of Gajan on the outskirts of Agartala, India. Reuters
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit. Getty
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit. Getty
Fred Deurman from of Naturalis Biodiversity Center unpacks Trix the T Rex at Glasgows Kelvin Hall, the worlds only real touring Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Getty
Fred Deurman from of Naturalis Biodiversity Center unpacks Trix the T Rex at Glasgows Kelvin Hall, the worlds only real touring Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Getty
An waitress walks under a cherry tree in bloom during the cherry blossom viewing party hosted by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan. Getty
An waitress walks under a cherry tree in bloom during the cherry blossom viewing party hosted by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan. Getty
A man gestures while taking cover behind a poster of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa while South African Police Service members clash with Rus de vaal resident during clashes over against the lack of service delivery or basic necessities such as access to water and electricity, and housing difficulties. AFP
A man gestures while taking cover behind a poster of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa while South African Police Service members clash with Rus de vaal resident during clashes over against the lack of service delivery or basic necessities such as access to water and electricity, and housing difficulties. AFP
People compete in the stage 5 of the 34rd edition of the Marathon des Sables between El Borouj and Tisserdimine in the southern Moroccan Sahara desert, on April 12, 2019. The 34rd edition of the marathon is a live stage 250 kilometres race through a formidable landscape in one of the world's most inhospitable climates. AFP
People compete in the stage 5 of the 34rd edition of the Marathon des Sables between El Borouj and Tisserdimine in the southern Moroccan Sahara desert, on April 12, 2019. The 34rd edition of the marathon is a live stage 250 kilometres race through a formidable landscape in one of the world's most inhospitable climates. AFP

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World in focus - best photos for April 13, 2019

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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April 13, 2019

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Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
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Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
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Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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Essentials

The flights
Whether you trek after mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda or the Congo, the most convenient international airport is in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali. There are direct flights from Dubai a couple of days a week with RwandAir. Otherwise, an indirect route is available via Nairobi with Kenya Airways. Flydubai flies to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, via Entebbe in Uganda. Expect to pay from US$350 (Dh1,286) return, including taxes.
The tours
Superb ape-watching tours that take in all three gorilla countries mentioned above are run by Natural World Safaris. In September, the company will be operating a unique Ugandan ape safari guided by well-known primatologist Ben Garrod.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, local operator Kivu Travel can organise pretty much any kind of safari throughout the Virunga National Park and elsewhere in eastern Congo.

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Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

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Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)

Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)

Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)

Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)

Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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