Politics Pictures

Protests, resignations and Nigel Farage – here are the best (and worst) photos documenting British politics before and after the vote.

Here are some of the funniest photographs and moments from the past 12 months, that most world leaders would rather forget.

Residents of South Korea welcomed the leader's swift fall from grace amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.

Tensions are growing in Ghana following Wednesday's presidential election, as main opposition NPP urge incumbent president to admit defeat.

Hundreds of thousands of grieving supporters wailed as actress-turned-politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram was buried in Chennai.

Many Cubans were overcome with grief as the remains of the only leader they had ever known passed by.

Haiti voted in presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 20 November, which was meant to end a year of political and economic uncertainty.

Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that anyone holding 500 or 1,000 Indian rupee notes must take them to banks.

The expected US rate rise in December is now looking doubtful.

The military government has declared official mourning for a year following the death of the King.

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A policeman died and at least 140 people were detained during protests which took place across the nation.

The demonstrations were organised by the #NiUnaMenos movement, following the death of 16-year old Lucia Perez.

President Juan Manuel Santos has applauded the outburst of activism as people are jolted into action by the fading prospects for peace.

The new proposal would make all abortions illegal, even in cases of rape or when the woman's life is at risk.

The party's move to the left, to Old Labour values, can be seen in the conference backdrops. There's more red than a home game at Anfield.

Most have known only the armed fight against the system. What will happen to them once they are part of the system?

Several thousand protesters marched towards the Zocalo where they hoped to disrupt the traditional cry of independence.

Protesters throwing petrol bombs clash with police firing tear gas as thousands of people take to the streets.

Tensions among locals have increased after the population of the camp rose to at least 7,000 people.

Thousands filled the streets of Caracas in the biggest show of force the country has seen in years.

A second day of violent protests against the re-election of President Ali Bongo has engulfed the capital, Libreville.

The decision to oust Rousseff has become a key chapter in Brazil's political struggle.

70% of residents voted 'out', which ultimately helped Britain secure the result in favour of quitting the EU.

Either President Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilema need 50% of votes to win the election.

Country abandoned currency in 2009 after hyperinflation, adopting a multi-currency system dominated by dollar.

Sanders backed Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee on day two of the DNC.

The protesters, the performers, the speakers, the hats and everything else: DNC2016 in pictures.