Week in pictures: 22-28 November

US soldiers joined by the Afghan National Army take cover from dust and debris created by a Chinook helicopter landing to pick them in the Khost province, along the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Thousands of travellers have been left stranded at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport since it was occupied by anti-government protesters.

Afghan policemen inspect the site of an explosion on the outskirts of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Reports said an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded minutes after member of parliament's car passed.

A cyclist waves to the crowd as he is introduced during the UCI Track World Cup at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Australia.

In China, air force officers wave goodbye to helicopters leaving Hong Kong at the annual changeover of military personnel.

A girl plays with her dog during the season's first snow at a park in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Labourers build a temporary bridge over the River Ganges for the Magh Mela festival in India.

Gunmen launched co-ordinated attacks at several sites in Mumbai, India. Among the targets were two of the city's luxury hotels including the Taj Mahal Palace.

Indian Commandos set up sniper positions in surrounding buildings as the siege continued.

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