Pictures of the day: December 27, 2016

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world


Multimedia Desk December 27, 2016
A Jet Airways aircraft is seen after it skidded off the runway before takeoff at an airport in Goa, India. PHOTO: REUTERS

An unidentified surfer wipes out on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, following competition in Billabong Pipe Masters. PHOTO: AFP An unidentified surfer wipes out on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, following competition in Billabong Pipe Masters. PHOTO: AFP

Peruvian bullfighter Andres Roca Rey is hit by the bull during a bullfight at the Canaveralejo bullring in Cali, department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia in the framework of the 59th Fair of Cali. PHOTO: AFP Peruvian bullfighter Andres Roca Rey is hit by the bull during a bullfight at the Canaveralejo bullring in Cali, department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia in the framework of the 59th Fair of Cali. PHOTO: AFP

An employee controls the arms of a manned biped walking robot An employee controls the arms of a manned biped walking robot "METHOD-2" during a demonstration in Gunpo, South Korea. PHOTO: REUTERS

A screen in Times Square features the image of late singer George Michael in Manhattan, New York City, US PHOTO: REUTERS A screen in Times Square features the image of late singer George Michael in Manhattan, New York City, US. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the Prizma Ensemble wearing full solid-coloured bodysuits take part in a festival for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Jerusalem. PHOTO: REUTERS Members of the Prizma Ensemble wearing full solid-coloured bodysuits take part in a festival for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Jerusalem. PHOTO: REUTERS

A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky near the city of Beer Sheva, southern Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS A murmuration of migrating starlings is seen across the sky near the city of Beer Sheva, southern Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS

General view of a fan with Jamie Vardy masks on the seats before the match between Leicester City and Everton at the King Power Stadium. PHOTO: REUTERS General view of a fan with Jamie Vardy masks on the seats before the match between Leicester City and Everton at the King Power Stadium. PHOTO: REUTERS

A bird flies over the foggy country in Zlebe, Slovenia. PHOTO: REUTERS A bird flies over the foggy country in Zlebe, Slovenia. PHOTO: REUTERS

A boy stands at a partially damaged port, as strong waves hit the shore after Typhoon Nock-Ten hit Mabini, Batangas, in the Philippines. PHOTO: REUTERS A boy stands at a partially damaged port, as strong waves hit the shore after Typhoon Nock-Ten hit Mabini, Batangas, in the Philippines. PHOTO: REUTERS

Spectators play an improvised game of cricket in the stands as rain forces Australia and Pakistan from the ground on the second day of the second cricket Test match in Melbourne. PHOTO: REUTERS Spectators play an improvised game of cricket in the stands as rain forces Australia and Pakistan from the ground on the second day of the second cricket Test match in Melbourne. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Bangladeshi girl plays on a swing, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. PHOTO: REUTERS A Bangladeshi girl plays on a swing, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. PHOTO: REUTERS

A women makes an offering with joss sticks at a temple in the Yau Ma Tei district of Hong Kong. PHOTO: AFP A women makes an offering with joss sticks at a temple in the Yau Ma Tei district of Hong Kong. PHOTO: AFP

A Turkish special force soldier stands guard next to the courthouse as a vehicle transporting prisoners passes at Silivri district in Istanbul. PHOTO: AFP A Turkish special force soldier stands guard next to the courthouse as a vehicle transporting prisoners passes at Silivri district in Istanbul. PHOTO: AFP

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