2013 has been a year of incredible highs and lows all captured with a camera. Here we list the most powerful photos taken this year.
Northern Mali Conflict
Starting in 2012 and intensifying in 2013. The northern Mali conflict was launched by several insurgent groups fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali. The French military begins a five-month intervention into the Northern Mali conflict, targeting the militant Islamist Ansar Dine
Makar Sankranti
Hindu's bathe in the waters of the holy Ganges river during the royal bathing day of Makar Sankranti. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years and believed to be the largest religious gathering on Earth.
Boston Marathon
Two bombs explode at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States, killing 3 and injuring 264 others.
Savar Upazila, Bangladesh
An eight-story commercial building collapses in Savar Upazila, Bangladesh leaving 1,129 dead and 2,500 injured.
Waco, Texas
Family, residents and firefighters all gather to attend a memorial service held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas following a fertilizer plant explosion that claimed the lives of several firefighters..
Moore, Oklahoma
An aerial photo shows the remains of homes hit by a massive tornado in Moore, Oklahoma
Egypt
Opponents of Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi protest outside the presidential palace, in Cairo, on June 30, 2013
Protesters opposing Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi set off fireworks during a protest in Tahrir Square.
Royal Baby
Prince George is introduced to the world outside of St. Mary's Hospital
Protest In Turkey
A demonstrator reacts to teargas fired by Turkish police during a protest in the neighborhood Besiktas in Istanbul, Turkey
Great Mosque of Aleppo
A man walks through the remains of the Great Mosque of Aleppo in Syria
Westgate Mall
Al-Shabaab Islamic militants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, killing at least 62 civilians and wounding over 170 in a three day standoff
Typhoon Haiyan
One of the strongest tropical cyclones on record, hits the Philippines and Vietnam, causing at least 6,129 deaths.
An aerial view shows flooded rice fields.
Denpasar, Indonesia
A Balinese man stabs his neck with a short ceremonial dagger called keris while in a state of trance during a sacred ritual of Ngerebong at Petilan Temple.
Dover, England
An individual watches as large waves, break against the harbor wall in Dover, England. Approximately 220,000 homes were without power and five deaths (in Britain alone) after much of southern England was affected by the severe storm. Transport links on road, rail, air and sea were severely disrupted by hurricane-force winds that reached almost 160 km/h in some places.
Bat Kid
Virual sensation 5-year-old leukemia survivor Miles, also known as Bat Kid, photo here escorted by police after they arrest the Riddler. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area turned the city into Gotham City for Miles by creating a day-long event, bringing to life his wish to be a superhero.
Crisis in Ukraine
Protests in Ukraine have been worsening, with thousands in the capital of Kiev calling for President Viktor Yanukovych to step down over his decision to reject a deal for closer ties with the European Union.
Nelson Mandela Memorial
South African Naval personnel stand guard around Mandela's casket as he is carried to the Union Buildings on the final day of his lying in state on December 13.
