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Hindu pilgrims brace the cold to take a dip in the Ganges in India before sunrise on the day of the Kumbh Mela -- a religious festival that attracts millions each time it is held. Despite India having the second largest number of coronavirus infections in the world -- and more than 150,000 deaths -- that has not stopped devout Hindus from making the pilgrimage. IMAGES
Former US President Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court for the second day of deliberations in his hush-money case. IMAGES
Tens of thousands of devotees converge on the northern town of Ayodhya ahead of the consecration of a controversial Hindu temple that embodies the triumph of Indian PM Modi's muscular Hindu nationalist politics. IMAGES
Pilgrims begin arriving for the start of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The week-long event is the world's largest Catholic gathering, with around 300,000 people expected to attend this year. World Youth Day kicks off on Tuesday and Pope Francis will attend on Wednesday, his first trip overseas since undergoing surgery. IMAGES
The annual St Patrick's Day parade gets underway in Dublin, with tens of thousands of tourists in the city to celebrate Ireland's national day. IMAGES
Qatar's Darb Al Saai Festival showcases the country's culture, heritage and traditions, including sword dancing, dhows, horse-riding, camels and falcons. People in Doha are getting ready for Qatar National Day which will be celebrated on Sunday, December 18th - the day of the World Cup final. IMAGES