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The Middle East Framed: regional photos of the day

We bring you the best images from the Middle East and North Africa today

December 05, 2019

Anti-government protesters throw stones towards security forces during continued clashes on Rasheed Street in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Anti-government protests have gripped Iraq since Oct. 1, when thousands took to the streets in Baghdad and the predominantly Shiite south. The largely leaderless movement is accusing the government of being hopelessly corrupt, and also decries Iran's growing influence in Iraqi state affairs. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

The Middle East Framed: regional photos of the day

We bring you the best images from the Middle East and North Africa

November 28, 2019

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 20, 2019: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and HH Dr Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan (L), receive mourners who are offering condolences on the passing of the late HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Al Mushrif Palace. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Mourners offer condolences to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed's sons

Mourning majlis in Al Mushrif Palace

GovernmentNovember 21, 2019

The England national football team captain, George Wilson, leads his side out to face Scotland in Glasgow in April 1923. England will compete in its 1,000th international against Montenegro on November 14, 2019. Photo by Topical Press Agency / Getty Images

Nine charts to mark England's 1,000th international match

The Three Lions will play in their 1,000th match in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday. Here's a look at how the international side has stayed successful for almost 150 years

FootballNovember 20, 2019

Emirati competitors sail their dhows as they take part in the Dalma Sailing Festival in the waters of Dalma island in the Gulf, about 40 kms off of the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, on October 22, 2019. / AFP / KARIM SAHIB

Dhows set sail for Dh25m prize money at Dalma Festival - in pictures

Abu Dhabi's historic island hosts the sailing festival every year

HeritageOctober 22, 2019

Longest non-stop flight to take off from New York to Sydney

A plane and its passengers are set to test the mental and physical limits of aviation when a Boeing 787-9 departs New York on Friday

October 19, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground left, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, right, attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Vladimir Putin in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Russian leader meet at the Presidential Palace

GovernmentOctober 15, 2019

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. AP Photo

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize 2019

The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognise Mr Abiy's peace agreement with Eritrea

EuropeOctober 11, 2019

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces with Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian prime minister, in Abu Dhabi this year. Emirati diplomats have gradually developed closer relations with Ethiopia. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Abiy Ahmed: Nobel Peace Prize winner 2019 - in pictures

Ethiopia's prime minister was awarded the prize for his work in establishing peace with neighbouring Eritrea

AfricaOctober 11, 2019

WATCH: The moment Hazza's Soyuz module undocks from ISS

Hazza Al Mansouri is due to land back on Earth on Thursday afternoon

ScienceOctober 06, 2019

Hazza Al Mansouri enters the hatch. grab

WATCH: The hatch closes on Hazza's time aboard the ISS

UAE's first astronaut is travelling back on board the Soyuz MS-12 descent module

ScienceOctober 03, 2019

Soldiers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Step in line: Chinese military march in formation - in pictures

China marks 70 years of Communist rule with massive military parade in Beijing

AsiaOctober 01, 2019

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb scored three touchdowns in the 40-25 Scorigami against the Baltimore Ravens. AP Photo

That's Scorigami! The internet is abuzz with two unique NFL scorelines

Cleveland Browns' 40-25 win against the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 55-40 win against the St Louis Rams are scores that have never happened before

SportSeptember 30, 2019

A young Japan fan cheers on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on September 20, 2019. / AFP / Odd ANDERSEN

Japan gripped by rugby fever as World Cup opens

The ninth world cup opens as Japan is gripped by rugby fever

RugbySeptember 21, 2019

TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Shannon Frizzell of the All Blacks poses for a portrait on September 18, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Ranked: Rugby World Cup 2019 kits

When it comes to jerseys, the rugby community is usually a conservative bunch, but the sport is moving on from its stuffy Cotton Traders past

RugbySeptember 18, 2019