Pictures of the day: January 13, 2017

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world

A tanker battles through heavy seas as it passes Perch Rock lighthouse on the River Mersey at New Brighton, northern England. PHOTO: REUTERS

The new Hamburg landmark "Elbphilharmonie" (Philharmonic Hall) along the Elbe river is illuminated during the opening of the new concert hall in Hamburg, northern Germany. PHOTO: REUTERS

Alberto Rodrigo Gutierrez of Bolivia drives his Toyota with his copilot Joan Rubi during the eighth stage from Uyuni, Bolivia to Salta, Argentina, Dakar Rally 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the Iraqi rapid response forces fire missile toward Islamic State militants during a battle between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants in Somer district of eastern Mosul, Iraq. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bahavu children wash on the shore of Lake Kivu, on Idjwi island, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. PHOTO: REUTERS

Snow covers Faraya village on Mount Lebanon. PHOTO: REUTERS

Snow begins to fall in front of wind turbines near the village of Jaywick in Britain. PHOTO: REUTERS

Devotees offer prayers by submerging themselves in the Hanumante River during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. PHOTO: REUTERS

Two Indian men dressed as Hindu Lord Shiva (R) and Goddess Parvati (C) give blessings to a pilgrim at the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, ahead of the "Makar Sankranti" festival at Sagar island, south of Kolkata, India. PHOTO: REUTERS

A newly recruited Houthi fighter displays skills during a parade. PHOTO: REUTERS

A red panda (Ailurus fulgens) feeds on fruits at its enclosure in the eastern France zoo. PHOTO: AFP

A peacock at its enclosure at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore, PHOTO: AFP

Rickshaw riders heat themselves around a fire made from burning rubbish, Dehli, India. PHOTO: REUTERS