A look at the best news photos from around the world.
December 12, 2017
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A penitent prays during the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, in Mexico City.
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A visitor takes a picture of the Christmas illumination at the Seoul Christmas Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
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JK Rowling poses for pictures after she was made a Companion of Honour by Britain's Prince William during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in London.
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African penguins, wearing red and green holiday garments, take a walk at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium-amusement park complex in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, Japan.