As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.
The defending champions knocked out Osasuna while Espanyol triumphed over Werder Bremen.
Espanyol moved to the brink of an all-Spanish UEFA Cup final after demolishing Werder Bremen 3-0.
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P Harikrishna slipped to the second spot after settling for a draw with Dutch GM Sergei Tiviakov
P Harikrishna jumped in to sole lead at Ciudad de Pamplona Chess tournament with a win over GM Laurent Fresinet
Images from Saturday's action in La Liga.
A three-pronged investigation will take place into alleged state aid for several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.
Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.
IMAGES from football matches played in the Spain, Germany and Portugal on Wednesday.
A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.
If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.
Barcelona eased into the King's Cup last 16 when goals from Pedro, Cristian Tello and Neymar secured a 3-0 second-leg victory at home to third-tier Cartagena on Tuesday for a 7-1 aggregate success.
Real Madrid fans could be forgiven for wondering whether a new president is needed rather than yet another new coach after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked.
Atletico Madrid's La Liga title challenge took a nosedive when they slumped to a shock 3-0 defeat at Osasuna on Sunday, leaving Real Madrid three points clear at the top.
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The charm of Kolkata is still alive says Sumit Ganguli.
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'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.