Today in Pictures, Nov 15, 2017

Emergency exercise on tackling chemical spill in Tuas, train collision in Joo Koon, and other pictures from around the world in Today in Pictures.

The Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia, and the National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore, conducted an emergency response exercise on tackling a chemical spill incident at the Tuas Second Link on Nov 15, 2017.
The Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia, and the National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore, conducted an emergency response exercise on tackling a chemical spill incident at the Tuas Second Link on Nov 15, 2017.PHOTO: ST/LIM YAOHUI
Two commuters sustained injuries that were categorised as “major emergencies” and another 23 people were injured when a stalled SMRT train was hit from behind by another one at Joo Koon MRT.
Two commuters sustained injuries that were categorised as “major emergencies” and another 23 people were injured when a stalled SMRT train was hit from behind by another one at Joo Koon MRT.PHOTO: ST/JONATHAN CHOO
The "Grande Roue" ferris wheel is erected at Place de la Concorde in Paris on November 14, 2017.
The "Grande Roue" ferris wheel is erected at Place de la Concorde in Paris on November 14, 2017.PHOTO: AFP
A woming holds the 'Le Grand Mazarin', a 19,07 carat pink diamond, at Christie's auction house in London.
A woming holds the 'Le Grand Mazarin', a 19,07 carat pink diamond, at Christie's auction house in London.PHOTO: AFP
Kyrgyz bird hunter Aytbek Sulaymanbekov carries a golden eagle in the village of Turasuu, Issyk-Kul area (270 km from Bishkek), Kyrgyzstan, November 11, 2017. Aytbek learnt bird hunting from the age of ten. He owns a golden eagle and a young falcon.
Kyrgyz bird hunter Aytbek Sulaymanbekov carries a golden eagle in the village of Turasuu, Issyk-Kul area (270 km from Bishkek), Kyrgyzstan, November 11, 2017. Aytbek learnt bird hunting from the age of ten. He owns a golden eagle and a young falcon. Aytbek is a fourth generation berkutchy (eagle hunter).PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Supporters of the 'Yes' vote for marriage equality celebrate after it was announced the majority of Australians support same-sex marriage in a national survey, paving the way for legislation to make the country the 26th nation to formalise the unions
Supporters of the 'Yes' vote for marriage equality celebrate after it was announced the majority of Australians support same-sex marriage in a national survey, paving the way for legislation to make the country the 26th nation to formalise the unions by the end of the year, at a rally in central Sydney, Australia, November 15, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
A worker climbs up the giant Ferris wheel of the Place de la Concorde as it is being rebuilt before the Christmas season in Paris, France, November 14, 2017.
A worker climbs up the giant Ferris wheel of the Place de la Concorde as it is being rebuilt before the Christmas season in Paris, France, November 14, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
A window washing scaffolding unit hangs precariously from a skyscraper at Columbus Circle in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 14, 2017.
A window washing scaffolding unit hangs precariously from a skyscraper at Columbus Circle in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 14, 2017.PHOTO: REUTERS
Employees sort boxes and parcels at a logistic centre of BEST Express delivery company, after the Singles' Day online shopping festival, in Jinan, Shandong province, China November 13, 2017.
Employees sort boxes and parcels at a logistic centre of BEST Express delivery company, after the Singles' Day online shopping festival, in Jinan, Shandong province, China November 13, 2017.PHOTO: REUTERS
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Nov 15, 2017, 3:44 pm SGT