Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera (centre), is seen at a voting booth surrounded by the presidential guard at the Barthélemy Boganda high school polling station in the 4th district in Bangui during the country's presidential and legislative elections. AFP
Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera (centre), is seen at a voting booth surrounded by the presidential guard at the Barthélemy Boganda high school polling station in the 4th district in Bangui during the country's presidential and legislative elections. AFP
Indian fans cheer during the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne. AFP
Indian fans cheer during the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne. AFP
Winter swimmers take part in the traditional Christmas swimming event in the Vltava river in Prague. AFP
Winter swimmers take part in the traditional Christmas swimming event in the Vltava river in Prague. AFP
Waves crash over Newhaven Lighthouse and the harbour wall on the south coast of England as Storm bella brings rain and high winds to the UK. AFP
Waves crash over Newhaven Lighthouse and the harbour wall on the south coast of England as Storm bella brings rain and high winds to the UK. AFP
The family of mother and son Sonya and Frank Anthony Gregorio, who were shot and killed by an off-duty police officer, mourn over their caskets at their funeral, in Paniqui, Tarlac province, Philippines. Reuters
The family of mother and son Sonya and Frank Anthony Gregorio, who were shot and killed by an off-duty police officer, mourn over their caskets at their funeral, in Paniqui, Tarlac province, Philippines. Reuters
A grazing sheep in front of the French landmark, Mont Saint-Michel, in Normandy, north-western France. AFP
A grazing sheep in front of the French landmark, Mont Saint-Michel, in Normandy, north-western France. AFP
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Arizona. AP Photo
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Arizona. AP Photo
Railway workers warm themselves around a fire during smog and fog conditions, in Lahore, Pakistan. AFP
Railway workers warm themselves around a fire during smog and fog conditions, in Lahore, Pakistan. AFP
Kites fly over Marina Barrage in Singapore. AFP
Kites fly over Marina Barrage in Singapore. AFP
A boy is silhouetted against light spheres, part of decorations for the New Year and Christmas holidays, in front of the Spasskaya Tower and St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. EPA
A boy is silhouetted against light spheres, part of decorations for the New Year and Christmas holidays, in front of the Spasskaya Tower and St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. EPA

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World in focus - best photos for December 27, 2020

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

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December 27, 2020

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How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
The biog

Family: wife, four children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren

Reads: Newspapers, historical, religious books and biographies

Education: High school in Thatta, a city now in Pakistan

Regrets: Not completing college in Karachi when universities were shut down following protests by freedom fighters for the British to quit India 

 

Happiness: Work on creative ideas, you will also need ideals to make people happy

GOLF’S RAHMBO

- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)

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