22 Janar 2017

An Iraqi man walks outside Mosul's University a week after Iraqi counter-terrorism service (CTS) retook it from the Islamic State (IS) jihadists.

A performer dressed as Empress Huang of the China's Forbidden City takes part in a musical performance at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Britain's Dave Ryding celebrates his second place after completing an alpine ski, men's World Cup slalom, in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

A ferry carrying people who fled Gambia arrives at the port in Banjul one day after defeated leader Yahya Jammeh left the country. Gambia's capital was awaiting the arrival of the country's new leader and an era of democracy, hours after the authoritarian ruler of 22 years flew into exile with an extraordinary set of assurances from the international community. 

Gambia's defeated leader Yahya Jammeh waves to supporters as he departs from Banjul airport, Jan. 21, 2017.  Jammeh announced he has decided to relinquish power, after hours of last-ditch talks with regional leaders and the threat by a regional military force to make him leave. 

Forest fires rage along a road in the town of Hualane, on the outskirts of the Curico city, south of Chile, Jan. 21, 2017.

An olive-backed sunbird feeds its two babies insects in their nest in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2017.

Men crash with their wooden sledge in a fence during a traditional Bavarian horn sledge race, known as 'Schnablerrennen' in Gaissach near Bad Toelz, Germany.

Buildings crumble during a controlled demolition in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, Jan. 21, 2017.

Sea lion "Chen" paints the Chinese character for "Rooster" at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, Japan.