Istanbul, Turkey
A reflection in water shows a few people waving the Turkish and Free Syrian Army flags while an old convoy is leaving to Aleppo.
Photo: Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images
Woerlitz, Germany
Two conservators are working on a restored ceiling fresco dating back to the 17th century, located at the ballroom of the Woerlitz Palace.
Photo: Jan Woitas/EPA
Strasbourg, France
The European comission president Jean-Claude Juncker and Nigel Farage are joking at the European Parliament.
Photo: Frederick Florin/AFP/Getty Images
Jilin, China
Soft rime covered the tree branches perfectly on the bank of the Songhua River.
Photo: Feature China/Barcroft Images
Hong Kong
A local performer wearing the costume of the Marvel superhero Iron Man is entering the Hong Kong Disneyland.
Photo: Kin Cheung/AP
Seealpsee, Switzerland
A girl is skating on the naturally created black ice of the frozen Seealpsee while watching the mountains.
Photo: Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA
Vienna, Austria
A baby sloth is eating salad while clinging to its mother at the Schonbrunn Zoo.
Photo: Daniel Zupanc/AFP/Getty Images
Braniewo, Poland
A group of doctors and activists from the Four Paws animal welfare organization are getting ready to transport a brown bear from an unlicensed local zoo to a spacious enclosure in Ponzari.
Photo: Christiane Flechtner/AP
Leeds, England
Young members of the Fulneck School are taking part in the Christingle Service held at the Moravian church.
Photo: Christopher Thomong for the Guardian
Manila, Philippines
Several girls wearing angel costumes are performing during a Christmas-themed street play. The event is also a protest against alleged extra-judicial killings.
Photo: Aaron Favila/AP