Indonesia's Mount Sinabung, which had lain dormant for over 400 years, saw an eruption last week forcing hundreds to flee their homes.
From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series,rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.
Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...
Here are some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of October.