• Dozens of hot air balloons take off in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico, on the first day of the International Balloon Festival 2017. Ulises Ruiz Basurto / EPA
    Dozens of hot air balloons take off in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico, on the first day of the International Balloon Festival 2017. Ulises Ruiz Basurto / EPA
  • Men talk in a street covered in rubble after air strikes in Douma, Syria. Mohammed Badra / EPA
    Men talk in a street covered in rubble after air strikes in Douma, Syria. Mohammed Badra / EPA
  • New Zealand's Joseph Tapine is tackled by Fiji's Henry Raiwalui during the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Marty Melville / AFP Photo
    New Zealand's Joseph Tapine is tackled by Fiji's Henry Raiwalui during the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Marty Melville / AFP Photo
  • Jean Charlot, an officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, salutes as he is introduced on stage during a ceremony promoting him to his new rank as sergeant. Julio Cortez / AP Photo
    Jean Charlot, an officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, salutes as he is introduced on stage during a ceremony promoting him to his new rank as sergeant. Julio Cortez / AP Photo
  • A supporter of Kenyan's opposition party National Super Alliance (NASA) reacts during a demonstration following the arrival of opposition leader Raila Odinga to the Jomo Kenyatta Internation airport. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP Photo
    A supporter of Kenyan's opposition party National Super Alliance (NASA) reacts during a demonstration following the arrival of opposition leader Raila Odinga to the Jomo Kenyatta Internation airport. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP Photo
  • US President Donald Trump prays with the Oklahoma Women's Softball women team as he greets members of Championship NCAA teams at the White House in Washington. Joshua Roberts / Reuters
    US President Donald Trump prays with the Oklahoma Women's Softball women team as he greets members of Championship NCAA teams at the White House in Washington. Joshua Roberts / Reuters
  • Protesters clash with riot police after a demonstration in Athens, Greece. Yannis Kolesidis / EPA
    Protesters clash with riot police after a demonstration in Athens, Greece. Yannis Kolesidis / EPA
  • A hooded protester throws a flare during clashes following a rally marking the 44th anniversary of a 1973 student uprising against the military dictatorship that was ruling Greece, in Athens, Greece. Alkis Konstantinidis / Reuters
    A hooded protester throws a flare during clashes following a rally marking the 44th anniversary of a 1973 student uprising against the military dictatorship that was ruling Greece, in Athens, Greece. Alkis Konstantinidis / Reuters
  • The Balder R, a suction hopper dredger is seen rainbowing sand at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Australia. Dave Hunt / EPA
    The Balder R, a suction hopper dredger is seen rainbowing sand at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Australia. Dave Hunt / EPA

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World in focus - best pictures for 18 November, 2017

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

Jason Von Berg
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November 18, 2017

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Global superstar, Jennifer Lopez performs in Dubai:

  • Jennifer Lopez performed live in Dubai at The Autism Rocks Arena.
    Jennifer Lopez performed live in Dubai at The Autism Rocks Arena.
  • The superstar kicked off her whirlwind Dubai trip with a performance at the Dinner with The Stars Gala event at Atlantis The Palm.
    The superstar kicked off her whirlwind Dubai trip with a performance at the Dinner with The Stars Gala event at Atlantis The Palm.
  • The American singer wowed the crowds with her hit singles Jenny from The Block, I Ain't Your Mama, Get Real, I’m Real, Waiting for Tonight and Let’s Get Loud.
    The American singer wowed the crowds with her hit singles Jenny from The Block, I Ain't Your Mama, Get Real, I’m Real, Waiting for Tonight and Let’s Get Loud.
  • The 48-year-old performed some slick dance routines with male backing dancers
    The 48-year-old performed some slick dance routines with male backing dancers
  • Fans packed out the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai.
    Fans packed out the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai.
  • Lopez performed her new single, Amor, Amor, Amor, in Spanish.
    Lopez performed her new single, Amor, Amor, Amor, in Spanish.
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