Day in Pics: 1st December

Day in Pics: 1st December

Dec 01, 2014, 20:45 PM IST
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Kathrin Zettel of Austria speeds down the course during the women's World Cup slalom ski race in Aspen.

Kathrin Zettel of Austria speeds down the course during the women's World Cup slalom ski race in Aspen.

2/23

President elect Tabare Vazquez and Vice President elect Raul Sendic wave to followers while they celebrate their vicotory in Montevideo, Uruguay.

President elect Tabare Vazquez and Vice President elect Raul Sendic wave to followers while they celebrate their vicotory in Montevideo, Uruguay.

3/23

A protester is arrested by police officers outside government headquarters in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters try to surround the headquarters, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months.

A protester is arrested by police officers outside government headquarters in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters try to surround the headquarters, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months.

4/23

An Emirati woman takes a photo in front of government-sanctioned graffiti entitled

An Emirati woman takes a photo in front of government-sanctioned graffiti entitled "Our Journey," which marks the United Arab Emirates' 43rd National Day, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

5/23

Queen Letizia, her husband King of Spain, Felipe VI, and German President Joachim Gauck, from left, shake hands with students in the garden of Bellevue palace in Berlin, Germany.

Queen Letizia, her husband King of Spain, Felipe VI, and German President Joachim Gauck, from left, shake hands with students in the garden of Bellevue palace in Berlin, Germany.

6/23

 A BSF dog presents a bouquet to Home Minister Rajnath Singh during the 49th Raising Day function of the force in New Delhi.

A BSF dog presents a bouquet to Home Minister Rajnath Singh during the 49th Raising Day function of the force in New Delhi.

7/23

A participant hugs a condom mascot during an event to promote awareness of HIV testing ahead of the Dec 1 World AIDS day in Beijing.

A participant hugs a condom mascot during an event to promote awareness of HIV testing ahead of the Dec 1 World AIDS day in Beijing.

8/23

BSF daredevils perform during the 49th Raising Day function of the force in New Delhi.

BSF daredevils perform during the 49th Raising Day function of the force in New Delhi.

9/23

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, in traditional attire holds a Naga spear and a sword during the inaugural ceremony of the Hornbill Festival in Kisama village in Nagaland.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, in traditional attire holds a Naga spear and a sword during the inaugural ceremony of the Hornbill Festival in Kisama village in Nagaland.

10/23

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, left, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor during the fifth one day international cricket match between them in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, left, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor during the fifth one day international cricket match between them in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

11/23

Young supporters of Pakistani politician Imran Khan take their picture with a mobile phone during an anti-government rally in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Young supporters of Pakistani politician Imran Khan take their picture with a mobile phone during an anti-government rally in Islamabad, Pakistan.

12/23

A course worker looks on in frigid temperatures at the men's World Cup Super-G ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta.

A course worker looks on in frigid temperatures at the men's World Cup Super-G ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta.

13/23

Brooke Ellsworth of Delaplane, Va. runs with her dog Pooka as he sails up a ramp during the Blue Ridge Dog Training Club's AKC Dog Agility Trials in Kernstown, Va.

Brooke Ellsworth of Delaplane, Va. runs with her dog Pooka as he sails up a ramp during the Blue Ridge Dog Training Club's AKC Dog Agility Trials in Kernstown, Va.

14/23

Students protest against the dismissal of the murder case against toppled President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt’s 2011 uprising, at Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Students protest against the dismissal of the murder case against toppled President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt’s 2011 uprising, at Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

15/23

This photo provided by NBC Connecticut News shows the single engine plane that landed on a bus-only roadway in West Hartford, Conn.

This photo provided by NBC Connecticut News shows the single engine plane that landed on a bus-only roadway in West Hartford, Conn.

16/23

Combo picture of the various stages of Mahamastabhisheka ceremony of the statue of Lord Gommateshwara in Gommatagiri.

Combo picture of the various stages of Mahamastabhisheka ceremony of the statue of Lord Gommateshwara in Gommatagiri.

17/23

Supporters of LGBT Community takes part in the Delhi Queer pride march in New Delhi.

Supporters of LGBT Community takes part in the Delhi Queer pride march in New Delhi.

18/23

Singapore Slammers Serena Williams in action against Manila Mavericks Kirsten Flipkens during their Womens Singles match at the IPTL (International Premier Tennis League) at the Mall of Asia Arena in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines.

Singapore Slammers Serena Williams in action against Manila Mavericks Kirsten Flipkens during their Womens Singles match at the IPTL (International Premier Tennis League) at the Mall of Asia Arena in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines.

19/23

Badminton player PV Sindhu poses with her medal and cheque after claiming victory in the Womens Singles Final at the Macau Open.

Badminton player PV Sindhu poses with her medal and cheque after claiming victory in the Womens Singles Final at the Macau Open.

20/23

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav distributing ID card to an NRI during launch of a website for NRIs in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav distributing ID card to an NRI during launch of a website for NRIs in Lucknow.

21/23

Victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy take part in a candle lit vigil to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragedy in Bhopal.

Victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy take part in a candle lit vigil to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragedy in Bhopal.

22/23

Police officers beat up protesters as they try to disperse them outside government headquarters in Hong Kong.

Police officers beat up protesters as they try to disperse them outside government headquarters in Hong Kong.

23/23

A Lebanese fan of singer and actress Sabah, an icon of Arab music, holds Sabah's CD during her funeral procession, outside the St. George Cathedral in downtown Beirut, Lebanon

A Lebanese fan of singer and actress Sabah, an icon of Arab music, holds Sabah's CD during her funeral procession, outside the St. George Cathedral in downtown Beirut, Lebanon