This was the year that terrorism and refugees dominated global headlines more than ever. Militants escalated their attacks from Syria to the streets of Paris, while over a million people fleeing conflicts poured into Europe. Here are some of the images which captured the top stories of 2015.
2015: The Year In Photos
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Margarita Mamun of Russia competes during the rhythmic gymnastics all around final at the 1st European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 19 , 2015. (Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach)
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Armenian riot police attempt to disperse protesters in Yerevan during a rally against a decision to raise electricity prices, on June 23, 2015. (Photolure/Vahram Baghdasaryan)
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Security forces and rescue teams examine the wreckage of an Indonesian military C-130 Hercules transport plane after it crashed into a residential area in the North Sumatra city of Medan in Indonesia, on June 30, 2015. (Reuters/Roni Bintang)
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Iranians celebrate in Tehran after Iran struck a deal with world powers over its nuclear program in Vienna, on July 14, 2015. (ISNA)