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Photos of the week: Orthodox Christmas and Queen at the Golden Globes

Epiphany and Orthodox Christian Day celebrations around the world and Bohemian Rhapsody bags the Golden globe for Best Actor and Best Motion Picture - Drama --photos of the week from across the world.

Updated on: Jan 12, 2019 1:56 PM IST
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A man roasts peanuts for sale at a shop in Peshawar, Pakistan. (Fayaz Aziz / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A man roasts peanuts for sale at a shop in Peshawar, Pakistan. (Fayaz Aziz / REUTERS)

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Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is greeted by Thai immigration authorities and UNHCR officials at a hotel inside Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. (Thailand Immigration Police via REUTERS ) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is greeted by Thai immigration authorities and UNHCR officials at a hotel inside Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. (Thailand Immigration Police via REUTERS )

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Skulls and bones are displayed as a man is reflected in a glass pane, at the Choeung Ek memorial of more than 8,000 victims of the Khmer Rouge regime, at a “killing fields” site located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Samrang Pring / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Skulls and bones are displayed as a man is reflected in a glass pane, at the Choeung Ek memorial of more than 8,000 victims of the Khmer Rouge regime, at a “killing fields” site located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Samrang Pring / REUTERS)

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Internally displaced Afghan boys stand outside their shelter during snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Mohammad Ismail / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Internally displaced Afghan boys stand outside their shelter during snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Mohammad Ismail / REUTERS)

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Firefighters check the damage after extinguishing a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Badalona near Barcelona. At least three people were killed and several others, including a baby, were injured. (Pau Barrena / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Firefighters check the damage after extinguishing a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Badalona near Barcelona. At least three people were killed and several others, including a baby, were injured. (Pau Barrena / AFP)

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Lyon archbishop, cardinal Philippe Barbarin (C) gestures as he arrives in Lyon court to attend his trial, charged with failing to report a priest who abused boy scouts in the 1980s and 90s. Barbarin is the highest-profile Catholic cleric to be caught up in a paedophile scandal in France. (Jeff Pachoud / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Lyon archbishop, cardinal Philippe Barbarin (C) gestures as he arrives in Lyon court to attend his trial, charged with failing to report a priest who abused boy scouts in the 1980s and 90s. Barbarin is the highest-profile Catholic cleric to be caught up in a paedophile scandal in France. (Jeff Pachoud / AFP)

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A partial solar eclipse is seen through a silhouette of a bird sitting on tree branches in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. (Stringer / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A partial solar eclipse is seen through a silhouette of a bird sitting on tree branches in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. (Stringer / REUTERS)

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A blacksmith sits in his shop at the Souq al-Melh market in the old quarter of Sanaa, Yemen. (Khaled Abdullah / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A blacksmith sits in his shop at the Souq al-Melh market in the old quarter of Sanaa, Yemen. (Khaled Abdullah / REUTERS)

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A Palestinian girl looks out of a car upon her return with her family to Gaza, at Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip. (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A Palestinian girl looks out of a car upon her return with her family to Gaza, at Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip. (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa / REUTERS)

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Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims rest at one of pilgrim camp sites in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas called Ledet or Genna celebrated on January 7 attracted pilgrims from all over the country. (Eduardo Soteras / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims rest at one of pilgrim camp sites in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas called Ledet or Genna celebrated on January 7 attracted pilgrims from all over the country. (Eduardo Soteras / AFP)

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Dutch driver Maurik Van Den Heuvel, co-driver Peter Kuijpers and Martijn Van Rooij compete during Stage 1 of the Dakar 2019 between Lima and Pisco, Peru. Toyota’s driver Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar and his co-driver Mathieu Baumel of France won the stage. (Franck Fife / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Dutch driver Maurik Van Den Heuvel, co-driver Peter Kuijpers and Martijn Van Rooij compete during Stage 1 of the Dakar 2019 between Lima and Pisco, Peru. Toyota’s driver Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar and his co-driver Mathieu Baumel of France won the stage. (Franck Fife / AFP)

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A small leopard tortoise is placed on the scales during an annual stock take at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. (Rold Vennenbernd / dpa / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A small leopard tortoise is placed on the scales during an annual stock take at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. (Rold Vennenbernd / dpa / AFP)

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US workers use machinery to replace the metal sheets of the border fence between the United States and Mexico, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. (Jorge Duenes / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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US workers use machinery to replace the metal sheets of the border fence between the United States and Mexico, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. (Jorge Duenes / REUTERS)

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Fabiano Vieira rides Losing My Religion in the 15/15 Bucking Battle during the PBR Unleash the Beast bull riding event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Fabiano Vieira rides Losing My Religion in the 15/15 Bucking Battle during the PBR Unleash the Beast bull riding event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images / AFP)

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Artist and naturalist Stephanie Barthes adjusts a neon lamp on a stuffed pony as she works on her art creation called ‘Poney-Licorne” at her workshop in Bordeaux, France. (Regis Duvignau / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Artist and naturalist Stephanie Barthes adjusts a neon lamp on a stuffed pony as she works on her art creation called ‘Poney-Licorne” at her workshop in Bordeaux, France. (Regis Duvignau / REUTERS)

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Devotees carry the statue of the Black Nazarene to the carriage at the start of the annual religious procession in Manila, Philippines. Throngs of believers flung themselves at a historic statue of Jesus Christ as it inched through Manila for an annual procession that is one of the world's biggest shows of Catholic zeal. (Noel Celis / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees carry the statue of the Black Nazarene to the carriage at the start of the annual religious procession in Manila, Philippines. Throngs of believers flung themselves at a historic statue of Jesus Christ as it inched through Manila for an annual procession that is one of the world's biggest shows of Catholic zeal. (Noel Celis / AFP)

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A vehicle in the motorcade of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen in Beijing. Un arrived on January 8 on an unannounced visit to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, as preparations ramp up for an expected second summit with Donald Trump. (Stringer / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A vehicle in the motorcade of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen in Beijing. Un arrived on January 8 on an unannounced visit to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, as preparations ramp up for an expected second summit with Donald Trump. (Stringer / AFP)

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Bulgarian men perform the traditional “Horo” dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of Epiphany Day celebrations.As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it will be healthy throughout the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. (Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Bulgarian men perform the traditional “Horo” dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of Epiphany Day celebrations.As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it will be healthy throughout the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. (Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP)

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French gendarmes patrol while a police helicopter flies over the beach of Oye-Plage, near Calais, France as they try to intercept migrants attempting to cross the Channel. (Philippe Huguen / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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French gendarmes patrol while a police helicopter flies over the beach of Oye-Plage, near Calais, France as they try to intercept migrants attempting to cross the Channel. (Philippe Huguen / AFP)

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell (21) takes a shot in the third quarter against Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) and guard Danny Green (14) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Benny Sieu / USA Today via REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell (21) takes a shot in the third quarter against Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) and guard Danny Green (14) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Benny Sieu / USA Today via REUTERS)

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A migrant keeps warm with a Red Cross blanket upon arrival at the harbour of Malaga, after an inflatable boat carrying 185 migrants was rescued by the Spanish coast guard, off the Spanish coast. (Jorge Guerrero / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A migrant keeps warm with a Red Cross blanket upon arrival at the harbour of Malaga, after an inflatable boat carrying 185 migrants was rescued by the Spanish coast guard, off the Spanish coast. (Jorge Guerrero / AFP)

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A child stands with other villagers as he smokes a cigarette during Epiphany celebrations in Vale de Salgueiro, northern Portugal. In the village of Vale de Salgueiro children as young as five are allowed to smoke cigarettes according to the local tradition of the Christian Epiphany celebrations. (Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A child stands with other villagers as he smokes a cigarette during Epiphany celebrations in Vale de Salgueiro, northern Portugal. In the village of Vale de Salgueiro children as young as five are allowed to smoke cigarettes according to the local tradition of the Christian Epiphany celebrations. (Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP)

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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is sworn in by Venezuela’s Supreme Court President Maikel Moreno, during the ceremonial swearing-in for his second presidential term, at the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is sworn in by Venezuela’s Supreme Court President Maikel Moreno, during the ceremonial swearing-in for his second presidential term, at the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins / REUTERS)

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Attendees take photographs of a curved electronic display wall at the entrance to the LG Electronics Inc. booth at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Patrick T. Fallon / Bloomberg) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Attendees take photographs of a curved electronic display wall at the entrance to the LG Electronics Inc. booth at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Patrick T. Fallon / Bloomberg)

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Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “Bohemian Rhapsody” winner Rami Malek poses with Queen band members Roger Taylor (R) and Brian May (L) during the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Mark Ralston / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “Bohemian Rhapsody” winner Rami Malek poses with Queen band members Roger Taylor (R) and Brian May (L) during the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Mark Ralston / AFP)

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US President Donald Trump delivers a televised address to the nation from his desk in the Oval Office, about immigration and the southern US border on the 18th day of a partial government shutdown, at the White House in Washington. (Joshua Roberts / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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US President Donald Trump delivers a televised address to the nation from his desk in the Oval Office, about immigration and the southern US border on the 18th day of a partial government shutdown, at the White House in Washington. (Joshua Roberts / REUTERS)

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A boy plays on Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Sergio Moraes / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A boy plays on Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Sergio Moraes / REUTERS)

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A man walks at the Gorky Park in Moscow. (Kirill Kudryatsev / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A man walks at the Gorky Park in Moscow. (Kirill Kudryatsev / AFP)

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People are seen on top of the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark observation deck in Singapore. (Roslan Rahman / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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People are seen on top of the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark observation deck in Singapore. (Roslan Rahman / AFP)

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A mural by Banksy, depicting a workman chipping away at one of the stars on a European Union (EU) themed flag, is pictured in Dover, south east England. Dover handles most of Britain’s trade with Europe and is expected to get quickly plugged up if no customs arrangements are made. (Glyn Kirk / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A mural by Banksy, depicting a workman chipping away at one of the stars on a European Union (EU) themed flag, is pictured in Dover, south east England. Dover handles most of Britain’s trade with Europe and is expected to get quickly plugged up if no customs arrangements are made. (Glyn Kirk / AFP)

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