30 November 2012 Last updated at 13:01

Day in pictures: 30 November 2012

Congolese national police officers arrive on a ferry at a port at Lake Kivu

Police officers arrive in Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after rebel fighters captured the city. The rebels are made up of fighters who deserted from the Congolese army in April following a mutiny.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, centre, and fellow parliamentarians

The German parliament approves a bailout payment of 44bn euros for Greece by a large majority, despite unease about the cost to taxpayers.

Buddhist monks stick pictures of monks who were injured

Burmese monks remember injured protesters following a police crackdown on demonstrations against a copper mine. Local farmers say they were forced to allow their land be used for the mine.

Bangladeshi garment workers protest after 112 of their colleagues died in a fire. The workers are demanding compensation for their lost salaries.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino's effigy is burned in protest against his labour policy. Demonstrators say he favours foreign investors at the expense of local workers' rights.

Boy bands gather at the Mnet Asian music awards. Korean pop - or K-pop - is now internationally renowned thanks to Gangnam Style which is the most watched video on YouTube.

Singer Taylor Swift performs at the ceremony for Australia's music awards, the Aria's.

Colin Gregor fights to keep hold of the ball against Vilitati Nadialobo

Scotland's Colin Gregor fights to keep hold of the ball against Fiji's Vilitati Nadialobo during their Sevens World Series Cup match in Dubai.

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Day in pictures: 30 November 2012

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