• This picture taken on November 17, 2019 shows the Malaysia-flagged oil tanker Bunga Kasturi sailing through Egypt's Suez Canal near the city of Ismailia on the 150th anniversary of the canal's inauguration. AFP
    This picture taken on November 17, 2019 shows the Malaysia-flagged oil tanker Bunga Kasturi sailing through Egypt's Suez Canal near the city of Ismailia on the 150th anniversary of the canal's inauguration. AFP
  • A protester armed with a bow prepares to fire an arrow during a confrontation with police at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. AP
    A protester armed with a bow prepares to fire an arrow during a confrontation with police at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. AP
  • The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse is re-opened, in Jutland, Denmark. The 120-year-old and 23-meter-tall lighthouse was put on wheels and rails to move it approx. 80 meters away from the North Sea. EPA
    The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse is re-opened, in Jutland, Denmark. The 120-year-old and 23-meter-tall lighthouse was put on wheels and rails to move it approx. 80 meters away from the North Sea. EPA
  • Multicolored hot air balloons take flight during the International Balloon Festival 2019 in Leon, Mexico. EPA
    Multicolored hot air balloons take flight during the International Balloon Festival 2019 in Leon, Mexico. EPA
  • The Saint Petersburg Stadium seen ahead of Russia's Euro 2020 qualifier against Belgium. Reuters
    The Saint Petersburg Stadium seen ahead of Russia's Euro 2020 qualifier against Belgium. Reuters
  • Rayssa Leal of Brazil competes during the Skate Street World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP
    Rayssa Leal of Brazil competes during the Skate Street World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP
  • People take pictures of the fireworks at the Capitol during a gala as part of the celebration of the 500 years of the city in Havana, Cuba. AP
    People take pictures of the fireworks at the Capitol during a gala as part of the celebration of the 500 years of the city in Havana, Cuba. AP
  • A cruise ship sails in front on the French riviera of Nice. AFP
    A cruise ship sails in front on the French riviera of Nice. AFP
  • People walk on the Hochmosel Bridge ahead the opening of the bridge after eight years of construction in Zeltingen-Rachtig. AFP
    People walk on the Hochmosel Bridge ahead the opening of the bridge after eight years of construction in Zeltingen-Rachtig. AFP
  • Giant panda Bei Bei rests at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC. AFP
    Giant panda Bei Bei rests at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC. AFP

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