A look at the best news photos from around the world.
January 13, 2017
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Driver Orlando Terranova of Argentina and co-driver Andreas Schulz of Germany race their Mini during the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally, between San Juan and Rio Cuarto, Argentina.
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Men dressed as "Chlaeuse," figures that scare away evil spirits, carrying round bells and cowbells, are seen during the traditional "Sylvesterchlausen" near the northeastern village of Urnaesch, Switzerland.
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Catholic pilgrims attend a special mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River, in a yearly pilgrimage to the site where many believe Jesus was baptized.
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A reveler poses for the camera while participating in a parade on the streets during a carnival to mark the annual Orthodox St. Vasilij Day in the village of Vevcani, south of the Macedonian capital of Skopje.