Frederique Mauduit
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The art of origami for a world without nuclear weapons
Outside the Norway's parliament building in Oslo, Japanese atomic bomb survivors, accompanied by local children handed paper cranes to Norwegian politicians. They said the cranes represented their wish for a world without nuclear weapons.
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Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow
In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.
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Superhero battles in Argentina
The Argentinian Comic-Con is held in an area covering more than 30,000 square metres in the capital Buenos Aires. This year's edition puts the spotlight on cosplayers, who showcase their dedication to creating elaborate costumes and rehearsing dance and fight choreographies.
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Syrians celebrate Bashar al-Assad's fall
Syrians living abroad celebrated the fall of the Syrian regime on Sunday, which ended the Assad family's 50-year rule in the country. An estimated 14 million Syrians had been forced to flee their homes during the past decade, according to the UN Refugee Agency
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Wall climbing Santa meets sick children
On Friday 6 December, members of the Herzegovina Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) from Mostar, dressed as Santa Claus, climbed down the side of the University Clinical Hospital (SKB) wall in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. They handed out presents and made the children smile and laugh.
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Israeli airstrikes destroy displaced Palestinians' camp, killing 21
Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday destroyed the Muwasi camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, leaving behind bloodied belongings and burned shelters. The assault, which targeted a so-called safe humanitarian zone, killed at least 21 people, according to a local hospital director.
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No more free medication for Argentine pensioners
Pensioners in Argentina protested on Wednesday against the government's decision to restrict access to free medication provided by the PAMI public health insurance scheme. The new policy affects millions of people who rely on the programme.
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