Photos of the Day: Dec. 3, 2015

Originally published December 3, 2015 at 8:31 am

An investigator looks at a Black SUV that was involved in a police shootout with suspects, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif. A heavily armed man and woman opened fire Wednesday on a holiday banquet, killing multiple people and seriously wounding others in a precision assault, authorities said. Hours later, they died in a shootout with police. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Demonstrators protest outside parliament against possible airstrikes on Syria in London, Britain, December 2, 2015. British members of parliament are debating and will vote on whether or not to conduct airstrikes on Syria. EPA/ANDY RAIN

A close-up view of shoes found by employees during archaeological research and cleaning of the former concentration camp KL Stutthof, in Sztutowo village, northern Poland, December 2, 2015. Headed by archaeologist Aleksander Kwapinski, a team of experts have began to organize and study the Stutthof Museum adjacent to the land on which this year were found fragments of shoes, metal bowls, bottles and pieces of broken dishes that could have belonged to the former concentration camp. The plan is to examine and research the whole area of the former camp. EPA/ADAM WARZAWA

Protesters with a variety of Hispanic organizations, including CASA in action and DREAMers of Virginia, gather outside a rally for republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Virginia, USA, December 2, 2015. Trump is still leading in national polls in the early caucus and primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

A Ukrainian serviceman has his hair cut by a comrade at their checkpoint near Schastye, Luhansk area, Ukraine, December 2, 2015. Violence in eastern Ukraine risks flaring up again, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns. There is a ‘real risk’ that violence in eastern Ukraine will flare up again, NATO chief says. EPA/ANASTASIA VLASOVA

Evacuees from the scene of a shooting at the Inland Regional Center wait inside the Rudy C Hernandez Community Center in San Bernardino, California, USA, December 2, 2015. At least 14 people were killed and 17 wounded but three suspected assailants. EPA/MIKE NELSON

Stuntmen ride their bikes and a drive a car during a stunt show in a death well at the Sonepur Livestock fair, in Sonepur, Bihar state , northern India, December 3, 2015. The month long cattle fair held at the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers is considered the largest fair of its kind in Asia, and sees traders and visitors viewing horses, elephants, rabbits, goats, varieties of birds and poultry for sale. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 83rd annual lighting ceremony in New York, New York, USA, December 2, 2015. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a Norway Spruce, it’s 80-years-old, 78-feet tall, and weighs 20,000 pounds. EPA/PETER FOLEY

Indian Navy marine commandos demonstrates their rescue operation skills during a rehearsal for Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai, India, December 2, 2015. The Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day December 4 to commemorate the Indian Navy attack on Karachi harbor during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

A picture made available on December 3, 2015 shows Shiite pilgrims gathering at the Imam Hussein shrine during ceremonies marking Arbain in the holy city of Karbala, southern Iraq, December 2, 2015. Iraqi Shiites visit Karbala to perform the religious ceremony of Arbain, on the 40th day after the Shiite holy day of Ashura which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein at the battle of Karbala, which this year will again take place amid high security this year due to the ongoing conflict connected to the military offensive against the group calling themselves the Islamic State (IS). EPA/STR

People dressed up as Star Wars characters promote book reading at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), in Guadalajara, Mexico, December 2, 2015. Fair-goers who arrived dressed up with Star Wars attires had free entrance at the Expo Guadalajara facilities, where the most famous literary fair for Hispanic countries is taking place. The fair runs from November 28 until December 6. EPA/ULISES RUIZ BASURTO

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump autographs a supporter’s chest following his speech at a campaign rally at the Prince Willam County Fair Ground, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

A general view of Momotombo Volcano seen from the community of La Fuenta, Nicaragua, December 2, 2015. Momotombo volcano began to spew ash and smoke after 110 years of inactivity, according to the Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies. Authorities haven’t reported any damage. EPA/MARIO LOPEZ

A patient receives a free of charge cataract surgery at a health center in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 3, 2015.The free of charge surgery is conducted by Jakarta’s police as part of their community services. EPA/MAST IRHAM

The project ‘Voyageurs’ by artist Cedric Le Borgne is on display in Geneva, Switzerland, December 2, 2015, as part of the Geneva Lux Festival. Light and decoration projects create a Christmas atmosphere around the Geneva lake and in the city center during the second edition of the festival. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

Aerial view of a Christmas tree plantation in Rodingersdorf, Austria, December 2, 2015 (issued Dec 3). The custom of a Christmas tree The custom of the Christmas tree developed with nuts and apples allegedly developed in Germany in the early 16th century. EPA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual speech to the Federal Assembly in St. George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, December 3, 2015. Putin will speak about the current crisis with Turkey and also about the fight of terror against the so-called ‘Islamic State’ (IS). EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Visitors view drawings of Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito during the ‘Experience Horror’ exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, December 3, 2015. The exhibition is Junji Ito’s first personal on his career for nearly 30 years according to the organizer. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

Barefoot Filipino street children sit on a moving jeep entrance door to beg on passengers at a street in Muntinlupa city, south of Manila, the Philippines, December 3, 2015. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has asked local government units in Metro Manila for help in discouraging children from doing caroling activities on the streets as Christmas season is fast approaching. The streets pose a hazard to children’s safety even if they are doing a harmless activity such as caroling, DSWD regional director head Maria Alicia Bonoan said. Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas in the world which starts as early as September every year. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A slow shutter exposure picture shows UAE Navy Military troops parade during the celebration of UAE National day at the Stadium of Sheikh Zayed Sports City in Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 2, 2015. UAE citizens an residents celebrate National Day December 2 marking the unification of the seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman and Umm al-Quwain into the United Arab Emirates, and freedom from the British Protectorate. EPA/ALI HAIDER

A large Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during a viewing of the 2015 holiday decor at the White House, in Washington, DC, USA, December 2, 2015. The First Lady welcomed military families to the White House for the first viewing of the 2015 holiday decorations. Holiday decorations at the White House this year include 62 trees and approximately 70,000 ornaments, 56 snow figurines and a White House gingerbread house that weighs nearly 500 pounds. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Filipino Senator Mary Grace Sonora Poe Llamanzares talks to the media during a press conference at the Senate building in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, December 3, 2015. Poe was disqualified from the Presidential elections by a Commission on Elections (Comelec) division on December 1, on the basis of her residency requirements and citizenship, media reports said. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

Exterior view of the FIFA Headquarters ‘Home of FIFA’ in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, December 3, 2015. Swiss police carried out raids against FIFA officials in connection with corruption investigations, the soccers’ international governing body said. FIFA said it ‘will continue to co-operate fully’ after police made arrests at a Swiss hotel used by its officials for a second time this year. A two-day meeting of FIFA’s executive committee is taking place in the in Zurich. EPA/WALTER BIERI

Shop assistants install a TV at a electronics shop in Moscow, Russia, December 3, 2015. Putin spoke about the current crisis with Turkey and also about the fight of terror against the so-called ‘Islamic State’ (IS). EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV

A picture made available on December 3, 2015 shows a migrant prevented from entering Macedonia praying on the Greek side of the border between Greece and Macedonia, near the Greek village of Idomeni, December 2, 2015. Macedonian authorities allow only migrants from war-torn countries and heading for rich EU states to cross the country while citizens of other states regarded as economic migrants are blocked by a fence built by Macedonia along this section of the border. EPA/ZOLTAN BALOGH

An aerial picture shows Indonesian Greenpeace activists staging a protest with a giant banner on deforestated land in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, December 3, 2015. Forest fires are an annual occurrence on Sumatra and Borneo but experts said this year’s blazes have been especially bad because of the El Nino weather phenomenon. EPA/BAGUS INDAHONO

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Roman Polak (46) and Winnipeg Jets’ Drew Stafford (12) fight for position along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (L) and Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol of Spain (R) reach to block a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (C) in the second half of their NBA game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, December 2, 2015. The Bulls defeated the Nuggets. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Adrien Theaux of France in action during the men’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill training run in Beaver Creek, Colorado, USA, December 2, 2015. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

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