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Yearender – The Year in Pictures
September 2019
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This year's coverage included these topics:
- News:
e.g. climate change protests, Syria civil war, Syria civil war, Syria/Turkey Conflict, Venezuela crisis, Donald J. Trump Administration, Europe migration crisis, Britain: Brexit, Theresa May resigns/ Boris Johnson appointed Prime Minister, Fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, Ebola Crisis in Congo, G7 Summit in Biarritz, G20 Summit in Osaka, Sudan crisis, Protests in: Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, China Hong Kong, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen Civil War, Elections: Argentina, Bolivia, India, Israel, Spain, United Kingdom, and European Parliament elections, and Regional elections in Russia, France Yellow Vests / Gilets Jaunes protests, North Korea - United States Summit in Hanoi, UN Climate Change Conference COP25, Australia heat wave & bushfires, Carlos Ghosn, Brazil Brumadinho dam collapse, terrorist attack in Nairobi, Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks, Tunis bombings, Tlahuelilpan Pipeline Explosion, Same Sex Marriage in Taiwan, earthquakes in Albania and California, Cyclone Idai, White Island volcano eruption, Danube boat accident, floods in Venice and Australia, Christchurch Mosque shooting, Poway Synagogue shooting, Virginia Beach shooting, Gaza–Israel clashes.
- Sports:
e.g. Rugby World Cup, WTA Finals, World Para Athletics Championships, FIFA Club World Cup, Men's and Women's Handball World Championship, Ice Hockey World Championship, Four Hills Ski Jumping tournament, Road Cycling World Championships, UEFA Nations League, IAAF World Championships in Doha, FIFA Women's World Cup, FINA World Championships, FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, Alpine Skiing World Cup, Rally Dakar, Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Formula One Grand Prix, Golf Majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open Championships, The Open Championship, NFL Super Bowl LIII, Moto GP, UEFA Champions League, Tour de France, NBA basketball, NFL American Football, Winter Sport World Cups, Tennis Grand Slams: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, ATP World Tour Finals.
- Arts, Culture and Entertainment:
e.g. Prix de Lausanne, 76th Venice International Film Festival, Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Royal Tour of South Africa, Easter Celebrations, Japan’s New Emperor, Kumbh Mela Festival, carnival, MET Gala Ball, Nobel prizes, Hajj, Art Basel, Emmys, Oscars, Eurovision Song Contest, Cannes Film Festival, SAG Screen Actors Guild Awards, Prince Charles Visit to Cuba, Grammys, Venice Biennale, San Fermin / Pamplona Bull Run, Pride Parade marches, Fashion Weeks, Award Ceremonies, Music Festivals, Film Festivals.

Wian Conradie of Namibia in action during the Rugby World Cup match between South Africa and Namibia in Toyota, Japan, 28 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Mark R. Cristino EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

School students and activists take part in the Global Strike for Climate rally in Rome, Italy, 27 September 2019. Millions of people across the world are taking part in demonstrations demanding action on climate issues. The Global Climate Strike Week was held from 20 September to 27 September 2019. EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

A man walks past a Thomas Cook advertising board at Gatwick Airport in Sussex, England, Britain, 23 September 2019. More than 600,000 vacation reservations were canceled on 23 September, after Thomas Cook ceased to operate. According to media reports, the company's collapse will see Britain's largest peace time repatriation take place to get stranded customers home. EPA-EFE/VICKIE FLORES

A demonstrator stands next to burning tires of a barricade during a protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 16 September 2019. Port-au-Prince and other cities of Haiti are paralyzed during a new day of violent protest over gasoline shortages since August. EPA-EFE/Jean Marc Herve Abelard

Cacique Raoni Metuktire, a renown defender of the rights of indigenous people of the Amazon, participates in an event held at the Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, 25 September 2019, a day after Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro accused Metuktire of being 'used by foreign powers' during a speech at the UN General Assembly. EPA-EFE/Joedson Alves

A man cleans an Audi A5 Cabriolet 40 TDI quattro on display at the second press preview day of the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, 11 September 2019. The 2019 International Motor Show Germany IAA 2019, which this year promotes itself under the motto 'Driving tomorrow', takes place in Frankfurt am Main from 12 to 22 September 2019. The IAA 2019 will also feature numerous world premieres, and has a special focus on electric mobility and digitization. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

British actress Helen Mirren runs on the catwalk as she presents a creation during the L'Oreal fashion show during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 28 September 2019. The presentation of the Spring/Summer 2020 collections runs from 23 September to 01 October. EPA-EFE/Ian Langsdon

Jonathan Busby (L) of Aruba is helped by Braima Suncar Dabo (R) of Guinea-Bissau during the men's 5000m heats at the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019 at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 27 September 2019. EPA-EFE/SRDJAN SUKI

Britain's Meghan (C), the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry (L), the Duke of Sussex dance during a visit to Nyanga township in Cape Town, South Africa 23 September 2019. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked their first visit in South Africa by visiting a Justice Desk initiative in Nyanga township which teaches children about their rights, self-awareness and safety, and provides self-defence classes and female empowerment training to young girls in the community. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Iraqi Shiite Muslims are covered in blood as they flagellate themselves with swords during the religious festival of Ashura in Baghdad, Iraq, 10 September 2019. The Ashura day commemorates the death anniversary of the third Shiite Imam Hussein, who was grandson of Muslim Prophet Muhammed. Ashura is the peak of ten days of mourning when Shiite Muslims mourn the killing of Imam Hussein whose shrine is in Karbala in southern Iraq. EPA-EFE/MURTAJA LATEEF ATTENTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT

North Carolina Highway 12 is obscured in blowing sand as Hurricane Dorian hits the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, USA, 06 September 2019. The Category 1 storm struck the state's fragile barrier islands, the Outer Banks, for much of the day. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO

Hunter Peter Marugg takes a break to smoke his pipe, pictured in the second of the three week long hunting season, in Klosters, Graubuenden, Switzerland, 20 September 2019. 69 year old Peter Marugg hunts since 1970. Hunting has a long standing tradition in the canton of Graubuenden. Approximately 5500 hunters participate. EPA-EFE/GIAN EHRENZELLER

Phoebe Waller-Bridge holds the Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series, all for 'Fleabag' at the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 22 September 2019. The Primetime Emmys celebrate excellence in national primetime television broadcasting. EPA-EFE/Nina Prommer

A long-time exposure shows sparks from a burning tree in an area affected by forest fires in the Amazon, near Apui, Brazil, 05 September 2019. According to reports, recent rains have helped firefighting efforts in the region which was affected by blazes that have destroyed thousands of hectares of rainforest. EPA-EFE/Fernando Bizerra Jr.

Cocks fight as spectators cheer and place bets during a bout at a cockfighting pit in Bangkok, Thailand, 07 September 2019. In Thailand, were the tradition of cockfighting enjoys a legal status, vast sums of money change hands not only on fight day but also among breeders. The highest recorded price tag paid for a rooster exceeded 5 million THB (148,000 euro). Although fighting birds in Thailand can inflict damage with their beaks and front claws, regulations stipulate that they must have their back spur (claw) gloved to prevent serious injuries to their opponents, unlike illegal cockfighting in other countries where oftentimes blades or knives are attached to the claws resulting almost always in the death of a bird. EPA-EFE/DIEGO AZUBEL

The aerobatic team 'First Flight' piloting Yak-52 and Yak-54 aircrafts performs during the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, 01 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Sergei Ilnitsky

US actress Jennifer Lopez presents a creation by Versace during the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy, 20 September 2019. Spring-Summer 2020 women's collections are presented at the Milano Moda Donna from 17 to 23 September. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

An Indonesian police officer shouts during clashes with protesters outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, 24 September 2019. Thousands of students staged protests across the country against a new law that proposes changes in its criminal code laws and could weaken the country's anti-corruption commission. EPA-EFE/Mast Irham

In a multi-exposure picture made in camera, US President Donald J. Trump speaks during the general debate of the 74th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 24 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Justin Lane

A boy runs as people, who came to attend a mass by Pope Francis, fight against wind and dust in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 08 September 2019. Pope Francis visits Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius from 04 to 10 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Henitsoa Rafalia

Models present creations from the Women Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Saint Laurent during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Ian Langsdon

A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) showing an ariel image of damage caused by Hurricane Dorian to the island Great Abaco, Bahamas, 03 September 2019. The island was one of the first to get hit by Hurricane Dorian after she turned in to a category 5 hurricane. The British Navy Royal Fleet Auxilary RFA Mounts is embarked with a Wildcat helicopter that has been conducting reconnaissance flights over the islands to assess the damage and provide important intelligence to The Bahamian government and the team of DFID experts who have deployed to the region. RFA Mounts Bay is equipped with a dedicated Humanitarian and Disaster Relief team made up of personnel from the Royal Engineers and Royal Logistic Corps team and is carrying vital aid and specialist equipment, such as all-terrain quads, dump trucks, diggers and stores. The ship is also able to provide essential medical care. EPA-EFE/LPhot Paul Halliwell / BRITISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE/HANDOUT MANDATORY CREDIT: MOD/CROWN COPYRIGHT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Greta Thunberg, the 16-years-old climate activist from Sweden, addresses world leaders at the start of the 2019 Climate Action Summit which is held in advance of the General Debate of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the UN Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 23 September 2019. World Leaders have been invited to speak at the event, which was organized by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, for the purpose of proposing plans for addressing global climate change. EPA-EFE/Justin Lane

Democratic Senator from Massachusetts and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Washington Square Park in New York, New York, USA, 16 September 2019. EPA-EFE/GARY HE

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the men's final match on the fourteenth day of the US Open Tennis Championships the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 08 September 2019. The US Open runs from 26 August through 08 September. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Protesters on their bicycles arrive on the empty Freeway 648 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 14 September 2019. The protesters had gathered at various locations outside the city before riding en masse to the site of the 2019 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) running from 12 to 22 September. Several protests were held in the city under the motto 'Aussteigen' (Get Off), demanding an end to the use of the internal combustion engine and the IAA. EPA-EFE/Ronald Wittek

Damian Kulig (C) of Poland in action against Jaylen Brown (L) and Myles Turner (R) of the US during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 classification match between the USA and Poland in Beijing, China, 14 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Roman Pilipey

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish supporters of the United Torah Judaism party gather in Jerusalem during the last day of election campaigns, in Jerusalem, 15 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Atef Safadi

Elodie Clouvel of France competes in the final of the women's individual swimming event during the Modern Pentathlon World Championships in the Kincsem Park in Budapest, Hungary, 06 September 2019. EPA-EFE/TAMAS KOVACS HUNGARY OUT

A helicopter releases water from a water sack to extinguish forest fires in Kapuas Hilir, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, 21 September 2019. According to media reports, firefighters, military personnel and water-dropping helicopters are deployed to douse the land fires in Sumatra and Borneo that caused thick haze in the neighboring countries, Singapore and Malaysia. EPA-EFE/FULLY HANDOKO

Visitors reach for the first mugs of beer in the Paulaner Winzerer Faehndl tent during the opening day of the 186th Oktoberfest beer festival on the Theresienwiese in Munich, Germany, 21 September 2019. The Munich Beer Festival is the world's largest traditional beer festival and runs from 21 September to 06 October. EPA-EFE/PHILIPP GUELLAND

Local residents stand at a safe area to look at crushed cars next to a building of the University of Geology and Mining after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Tirana, Albania, 21 September 2019. According to reports, the country was rocked by its strongest earthquake in 30 years, with the epicentre in the coastal town of Durres. At least 49 people have been reported injured. EPA-EFE/Malton Dibra

An anti-government protester uses an US president Donald Trump mask during a Global Anti Totalitarianism Rally in Hong Kong, China, 29 September 2019. Hong Kong has entered its fourth month of mass protests, originally triggered by a now suspended extradition bill to mainland China, that have turned into a wider pro-democracy movement. EPA-EFE/FAZRY ISMAIL

Indonesian students clash with police officers during a protest in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, 27 September 2019. Thousands of students staged protests across the country against a new law that proposed a change in criminal code laws and weakened the country's anti-corruption commission. EPA-EFE/DEDI SINUHAJI

A board of remembrance of late French Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert is signed by F1 fans at the Spa-Francorchamps race track in Stavelot, Belgium, 01 September 2019. Hubert has died after a high-speed collision of the Formula 2 race at the Belgian Grand Prix on 31 August. EPA-EFE/Valdrin Xhemaj

Models have their hair and make-up done backstage before the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show during New York Fashion Week in New York, New York, USA, 08 September 2019. New York Fashion Week shows for designer's Spring and Summer lines are being held from 05 to 11 September 2019. EPA-EFE/PETER FOLEY

Protesters take part in the Global Climate Strike as they march to parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 20 September 2019. Thousands of children across South Africa joined the global call to action and climate strike protesting in Cape Town calling on government to make radical change in tackling climate change as millions of people around the world are taking part in protests demanding action on climate issues. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA

French President Emmanuel Macron pays tribute in front of the flag-draped coffin of the late former French President Jacques Chirac at the National Invalides Hotel during a military ceremony following his death in Paris, France, 30 September 2019. Chirac died peacefully surrounded by his family, aged 86. The former French president Jacques Chirac's health was troubled ever since a 2005 stroke he suffered while still in office. He was head of state from 1995 to 2007, was twice president, twice prime minister and 18 years mayor of Paris. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Flowers memorializing fire victims float in the water near the docks of Truth Aquatics after its 75-foot Conception commercial diving boat burned and sank near Santa Cruz Island, offshore from Santa Barbara, California USA, 03 September 2019. According to reports, the US Coast Guard announced the suspension of search and rescue mission for the victims of the boat fire. EPA-EFE/DAVID MCNEW

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Lina Muze of Latvia competes in the women's Javelin Throw qualification of the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019 at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 30 September 2019. EPA-EFE/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Yemeni Red Crescent staffers search for the bodies of detainee victims at a detention centre after it was hit by alleged Saudi-led airstrikes in Dhamar, Yemen, 01 September 2019. According to reports, at least 100 detainees have been killed and about 50 others wounded in alleged Saudi-led airstrikes which targeted a detention center held by the Houthi rebels in the central Yemeni province of Dhamar. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB

A view of deserted streets with a mandatory evacuation order in effect as Hurricane Dorian passes 90 miles offshore, in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 04 September 2019. Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 storm that was expected to hammer Florida largely spared the state. EPA-EFE/Jim Lo Scalzo

Kris Meeke of Britain drives his Toyota Yaris WRC during the Rally Turkey 2019 as part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), near Marmaris, Turkey, 13 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Nikos Mitsouras

Indonesian Muslims wear protective masks as they perform a mass prayer for rain to combat the haze and drought season in Pekanbaru, Riau province, Indonesia, 11 September 2019. According to media reports, Indonesian authorities are preparing for more fires in Sumatra and Borneo that may impact neighboring countries, Singapore and Malaysia. EPA-EFE/Afrianto Silalahi

Female inmates from Brevard County Jail fill sandbags to hand out to residents in Cocoa, Florida, USA, 01 September 2019. Hurricane Dorian, a powerful Category 5 storm, is expected to pass to the east of Florida early this week. EPA-EFE/Jim Lo Scalzo

A multiple exposure picture of Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva of Australia performing during the 37th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, group C Hoop and Ball qualification in Baku, Azerbaijan, 17 September 2019. EPA-EFE/Tatyana Zenkovich

People inspect a destroyed oil pump station a day after a truck bomb blast, which targeted Green Village compound in Kabul, Afghanistan, 03 September 2019. At least 16 people were killed and 119 others were wounded in a truck bomb attack in the east of Kabul, at a residential area for foreign nationals, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Nusrat Rahimi said. EPA-EFE/HEDAYATULLAH AMID

People carry a body of the fire victim before a funeral ceremony at the 17th street Islamic Mosque, in Monrovia, Liberia, 18 September 2019. According to reports, 27 children died in a fire incident at a Islamic boarding school in a suburb of Paynesville, outside Monrovia. Police spokesman Moses Carter said the cause of the fire has not yet been established. EPA-EFE/Ahmed Jallanzo

Carabineros carry puppies of the canine brigade on their backs during the Great Military Parade 2019 in Santiago, Chile, 19 September 2019, held within the framework of the celebration of the National Holidays. EPA-EFE/Alberto Valdes

Police officers fire tear gas toward anti-government protesters during an unauthorized global anti-totalitarian march in Hong Kong, China, 29 September 2019. Hong Kong has entered its fourth month of mass protests, originally triggered by a now suspended extradition bill to mainland China, that have turned into a wider pro-democracy movement. EPA-EFE/Jerome Favre

Residents of Heritage Community are throwing their damaged properties after the floods, during the past hurricane Dorian, in Freeport, Bahamas, 08 September 2019. The island was one of the first to get hit by Hurricane Dorian after she turned in to a category 5 hurricane. EPA-EFE/CRISTOBAL HERRERA

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (C) catches a touchdown pass over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (R) in the first half of the NFL American Football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, USA, 08 September 2019. EPA-EFE/PETER JONELEIT

The sculpture 'Man' by Australian artist Amanda Paren is on display during the City of Light art weekend in Jyvaskyla, Finland, 28 September 2019 EPA-EFE/Markku Ojala