The day in pictures - 20th December 2012

Glasgow, Scotland

Lieutenant Commander Tim Davey, Commanding Officer of HMS Blyth, is welcomed home by his daughters Lauren Davey and Ellen Davey.

Lieutenant Commander Tim Davey arrives home for Christmas
Lieutenant Commander Tim Davey arrives home for Christmas Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Ashkelon, Israel

A man holds his kite on a windy day at the beach, winds reached speeds of up to 35 knots along the coast in Israel today.

A huge kite flutters in the wind as enthusiasts make the most of the strong gusts on the beach
A huge kite flutters in the wind as enthusiasts make the most of the strong gusts on the beach Credit: Reuters

York, UK

The annual Christmas Poultry Sale of turkeys, geese, chicken and ducks took place at York Auction Centre, Murton, York today.

Have you got yours yet?
Have you got yours yet? Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Ghouta, Syria

An unexploded ordnance lies embedded in the street in the Ain Terma area in Ghouta, east of Damascus.

The unexploded bomb trapped in the concrete of the Syrian capital
The unexploded bomb trapped in the concrete of the Syrian capital Credit: Reuters

Newcastle, UK

Winter weather hits the northeast as fears of flooding continue in Hampshire - see below.

Waves crash into the sea wall at Seaham Harbour
Waves crash into the sea wall at Seaham Harbour Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

A police officer watches as confiscated drugs are set on fire inside a military base.

Dominican contraband goes up in smoke
Dominican contraband goes up in smoke Credit: Reuters

Hampshire, UK

Rising flood waters surround a property in Emsworth, Hampshire. The village of Wallington, also in Hampshire, is to be evacuated by the council and emergency services due to a failure in the flood defences.

Water covers the front garden of this Hampshire bungalow hiding plant pots in the flood
Water covers the front garden of this Hampshire bungalow hiding plant pots in the flood Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire