News in Pics, January 19: Best photos from around the world

Major international airlines rushed to rejig or cancel flights to the United States on the eve of a 5G wireless rollout that triggered safety concerns, despite two wireless carriers saying they will delay parts of the deployment. Credit: Reuters Photo

The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear explosion. Credit: AFP Photo

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Athletes travelling to next month's Beijing Olympics were warned about speaking up on human rights issues while in China for their own safety by speakers at a seminar hosted by Human Rights Watch. Credit: Reuters Photo

A group of more than 100 billionaires and millionaires has issued a plea to political and business leaders convening virtually for the World Economic Forum: make us pay more tax. The group calling itself the

Malian supporter in favor of the ruling military junta, holds a banner reading 'Macron is Mali's Hitler' during a demonstration against France, President Emmanuel Macron's policies, and against the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO), near the Ghana Embassy in Paris. Credit: AFP Photo