From solemn midnight masses at historic cathedrals and churches to festive gatherings in city centres, Christians across the world marked Christmas with prayers, rituals and celebrations. These images capture moments from Manila, Antakya, Chartres, Rabat, Vatican City, Bethlehem, and New York as communities came together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. (PICS/AFP)

Workers and activists in Asian cities including Philippines took to the streets on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over rising prices, government labour polices and called for greater labour rights. Pics/AFP