Thousands protest over the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people last month, in downtown Belgrade. AFP
People gather with independence-era Syrian flags during celebrations of the ouster of president Bashar Al Assad in the north-western city of Idlib. AFP
A coast guard ship that was carried about five kilometres inland to the city centre of Banda Aceh during the Indian Ocean tsunami, Indonesia. Reuters
Sikh youths perform 'Gatka', an ancient form of Sikh martial arts, during a religious procession, in Amritsar. AFP
Real Betis' Diego Llorente, right, in action during the LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano at Benito Villamarin stadium, in Sevilla, Spain. EPA
The damaged Saint George Melkite Catholic Church ahead of the Christmas holiday, in the village of Derdghaya, southern Lebanon, amid a 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. EPA
Italian Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team performs before the first run of the Men's Giant Slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup event in Alta Badia, Italy. EPA
Dancers perform during a Christmas ballet event in Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya. AP
The sun sets behind burning gas flares at the Daura Oil Refinery Complex in Baghdad. AFP
Best photos of December 23: Protest in Belgrade to burning gas flares in Baghdad
