The world in photos: Jan 12-18

Updated: 2015-01-19 10:29

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Here's a look at some of the most striking images that reveal the major stories from around the world in the past week. Yosemite climbers reach top of El Capitan in historic ascent. "Black boxes" of crashed AirAsia jet have been retrieved. People in South Korea have to queue overnight for train tickets released ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.

Indian army soldiers perform motorcycle stunts during a function celebrating the Indian Army Day in New Delhi, January 15, 2015. [Photo/IC]