Today in Pictures, Nov 15, 2019

Owners queuing to dispose their e-scooters in Singapore, Japan's Empress Masako participating in the 'Daijosai', and other pictures from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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Nov 15, 2019, 03:51 PM

Owners disposing their e-scooters for an early disposal incentive of $100 near Block 547 Woodlands Drive 16 on Nov 14, 2019. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Japan's Empress Masako (centre) participates in a Shinto thanksgiving ceremony, known as the 'Daijosai' at the Daijokyu Halls, a series of wooden structures specially constructed on the Imperial Palace grounds, in Tokyo, Japan, Nov 15, 2019. The Daijosai dates back to the seventh century and is a harvest festival performed by a new emperor. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

An Iraq fan poses before the World Cup 2022 Qualifier match between Iraq and Iran at the Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan, on Nov 14, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Iraqi protesters gather in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, as they watch the FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round soccer match between Iraq and Iran on Nov 14, 2019. Iraqis on Thursday took a break from weeks of deadly anti-government protests to celebrated their national soccer team's 2-1 win over Iran. PHOTO: DPA

People sit on bistro chairs in the middle of the flooded St. Mark's Square on Nov 14, 2019 in Venice. Much of Venice was left under water after the highest tide in 50 years ripped through the historic Italian city, beaching gondolas, trashing hotels and sending tourists fleeing through rapidly rising waters. PHOTO: AFP

Protesters stand on a glass roof over the entrance to the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, China, Nov 14, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Police officers cover their heads with books and chairs during a nationwide earthquake and tsunami drill, in Manila, Philippines, Nov 14, 2019. The drill aims to enhance the emergency response and evacuation of citizens during a disaster. According to local media reports, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) urged people to take part in the drills, days after the island of Mindanao was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Three month-old twin panda cub Bao Di is seen at Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, Nov 14, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

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