PICTURES

A selection of photographs from around the world.

IBTimes UK looks back at momentous year in life of the Duchess of Cambridge.

Miss Venezuela 2004 shot dead with former husband on isolated road between Valencia and Puerto Cabello.

In pictures: the films nominated in the major categories of the Bafta Awards 2014.

Young children have been pulled from the wreckage of buildings in the Duma area of Damascus, Syria, after a reported airstrike by forces loyal to Assad.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

In pictures: Indonesia's Mount Sinabung continues to erupt, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

The history of the London taxi from the hansom cab to the new Nissan.

In pictures: new gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In pictures: Snow and Arctic conditions slam through North America.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany Day on January 6. For Eastern Orthodox Christians the feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the three wise men (Magi).

A selection of photographs from around the world, covering a variety of topics.

Saudi Arabia blanketed by heaviest snowfall in decades.

Sicily's Catania airport forced to close because of huge plumes of ash in the sky.

Vehicle falls off elevated highway on van running below in Taguig city.

Giant freshwater fish native to the Amazon can breathe air and has armour so strong it can withstand piranha attacks.

Computer program ranks religious figures, political leaders and celebrities 'in the same way as Google'.

Santacon organisers warn thousands of people dressed as Father Christmas to behave themselves.

Nelson Mandela's body has been laid to rest after 10 days of commemorating the former South African president.

Snow has fallen across the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Israel, bringing joy to many, but exacerbating the misery of others

Snow settles in Jerusalem in the heaviest December storm since 1953.

Forecaster warns of stormy Christmas with gales up to 90mph.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Bono, Naomi Campbell and Jacob Zuma among people who paid tribute to anti-apartheid icon at Pretoria Union Buildings

South African leader's body to lie in slate at amphitheatre where he was sworn in as president.

World leaders gather in Soweto, Johannesburg, to pay tribute to anti-apartheid hero.

Collision at crossing in Bintaro Permai leaves at least seven dead and more than 70 injured.

Match between Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama suspended due to violent brawl on Arena Joinville's stands

South Africa's anti-apartheid figurehead dies at the age of 95 in hospital in Pretoria.