Editor's pick Dec. 2 to 8
Each weekday, our photo editors will select one compelling image for prominent play in the newspaper. Readers can learn more about why the image was chosen and tips about shooting similar pictures by clicking on the links underneath the gallery.
TOPSHOTS Kosovar employees work on a new construction site at the "Drenas Business Park" on December 5, 2011, near the town of Drenas. Serbia has recognised Kosovo's independence by accepting an EU-brokered agreement on joint management of disputed border crossings, Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said on December 6, 2011." This agreement represents de jure recognition of the Republic of Kosovo by Serbia," Thaci told his cabinet at a session open to the public. He added that Serbia "consequently recognised the border with Kosovo." Last December 1, Pristina and Belgrade had agreed to "integrated management" of the border crossings following three days of talks in Brussels. AFP PHOTO/ ARMEND NIMANI (Photo credit should read ARMEND NIMANI/AFP/Getty Images)ARMEND NIMANI/AFP / Getty Images
Cars drive over Albert Bridge in London December 3, 2011. The bridge reopened to traffic for the first time in two years on Friday following major strengthening and refurbishment work. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: CITYSPACE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)SUZANNE PLUNKETT/Reuters
Participants compete on the Bund near the Huangpu River during the Shanghai international Marathon in Shanghai December 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT HEALTH)CARLOS BARRIA/Reuters
A swimmer dives into the icy water of a lake of Beiling park in Shenyang, Liaoning province on Dec. 2, 2011.SHENG LI
An image of a colourful park bench on a bleak, rainy november morning in Sault Ste. Marie.Terry Wurdemann