News in Pics, November 8: Best photos from around the world

 After four days of counting the high volume of mail-in ballots in key battleground states due to the coronavirus pandemic, the race was called for Biden after a contentious election battle against incumbent Republican President Donald Trump. Credit: AFP Photo

People wait to cast their vote at a polling station in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Credit: AFP Photo

A worker stands beside lanterns and lit ornaments, including several shaped in the likeness of the Eiffel Tower. The Philippines boasts one of the world's longest Christmas seasons, kicking off in September with fairy lights and artificial trees decorating malls, but the coronavirus pandemic looks set to be the grinch that spoils the four-month-long celebration this year. Credit: AFP Photo

A woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty joins supporters of Democratic US presidential nominee Joe Biden as they gather with their cars for a socially distanced election celebration as they await Biden’s remarks and fireworks in Wilmington, Delaware, US. Credit: Reuters Photo

Maratha community members during their agitation demanding for reservation in education and government services, near the Collector's office at Bandra (East) in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Iraqi riot policemen spray water cannon during clashes with protesters by the local administration building in Iraq's southern city of Basra following an anti-government protest after a demonstrator, Omar Fadhel was shot dead the previous day. Credit: AFP Photo