The day in pictures

1 of 11 Turkey time: George Bush makes a surprise trip to Iraq, where he celebrates Thanksgiving with US soldiers.

2 of 11 An attack earlier in the day leaves the Italian embassy in Baghdad with rocket damage.

3 of 11 After an al-Qaeda suspect is arrested in Gloucester, UK, Muslim leaders express willingness to help police with anti-terrorist operations.

4 of 11 The International Horse Show of Spain gets under way in Seville.

5 of 11 In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians mourn three men shot dead by Israeli forces.

6 of 11 The Dalai Lama yawns prior to a meeting with the Pope.

7 of 11 Taiwanese lawmakers don headdresses ahead of a vote to allow referendums - a move China fears could lead the island to declare formal independence.

8 of 11 Homecoming: The bodies of the British consul general and his assistant return from Turkey following last week's suicide attacks in Istanbul.

9 of 11 England football captain David Beckham kisses wife Victoria after being honoured by the Queen.

10 of 11 Showdown: Australia and Spain's tennis players prepare for the Davis Cup final in Melbourne.

11 of 11 Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe is a blur of action at a World Cup event.