From the photo editor
New Zealand’s Ben Smith (C) is challenged by Ireland’s Paul O’Connell (L) in their International rugby union match at Aviva stadium in Dublin. Cathal McNaughton/REUTERS
A white-handed gibbon, yet to be named, clings to his mother 24-year-old Phoenice at the Philadelphia Zoo. The new arrival was born Nov. 2, 2013 and the species is considered endangered. Matt Rourke/AP
Fans of Algeria’s soccer team hold the country’s national flag as they celebrate in downtown Algiers, after their team defeated Burkina Faso in their 2014 World Cup qualifying second leg playoff . Ramzi Boudina/REUTERS
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