The day in pictures - 17th December, 2012

Madonna di Campiglio, northern Italy

Ski instructor Alberto Ronchi takes to the slopes dressed as Father Christmas in Madonna di Campiglio in northern Italy.

Ski teacher Alberto Ronchi takes to the slopes in Madonna di Campiglio, northern Italy. Credit: Reuters

The Baltic Sea

The wreck of a Soviet submarine lost during World War Two has been found in the Baltic Sea, 71 years after it sank.

The submarine wreck has been found in the Swedish economic zone south-east of the Baltic island of Oland. Credit: REUTERS/Swedish Defence Forces/ Handout via Scanpix

Mogadishu, Somalia

A seven-month-old malnourished child awaits medical tests at the paediatric ward of the Banadir hospital in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

A malnourished child waits for treatment in Mogadishu. Credit: REUTERS/Ismail Taxta

Singapore River, Singapore

Some 20,000 spheres carrying the New Year wishes of people all over Singapore have been released onto the Singapore River as part of the coming New Year Day celebrations.

A boat carrying tourists travels past wishing spheres floating on the Singapore River. Credit: REUTERS/Edgar Su

North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Indonesia's Mount Lokon, which has erupted 800 times since July, erupted to spew hot lava and volcanic ash as high as 3,000 metres iin the north of Sulawesi island, a government official said.

Mount Lokon spews volcanic ash during an eruption in Tomohon in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province. Credit: Reuters/Stringer

Fairfield, Connecticut

Women hang white balloons outside a Fairfield funeral home where Sandy Hook Elementary school victim Noah Pozner's funeral will be held.

Women hang balloons outside a funeral ahead of the funeral of Sandy Hook Elementary school victim Noah Pozner. Credit: Reuters

Glasgow, Scotland

Royal Mail postal workers sort mail at the Glasgow Mail Centre in Springburn on what is expected to be the busiest week of the year.

Royal Mail postal workers sort mail at the Glasgow Mail Centre in Springburn. Credit: Press Association