A look at the best news photos from around the world.
December 21, 2020

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A police officer directs traffic at the entrance to the closed ferry terminal in Dover, England, after the Port of Dover was closed and access to the Eurotunnel terminal suspended following the French government's announcement.

2
Pope Francis exchanges holidays greeting with Vatican employees in the Paul VI hall, Vatican City.

3
People walk under winter-themed illumination, lit by approximately 1.2 million "champagne gold" LED lights in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, Japan.

4
An Iraqi woman, dressed as Santa claus, rides her bicycle in the old city of Mosul.