24 hours in pictures

Tripoli, Libya: National Transitional Council fighters celebrate in the Abu Salim district Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP

Tokyo, Japan: Giulia Steingruber of Switzerland performs during the women's individual apparatus final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Photograph: Friso Gentsch/EPA

New York, US: Police arrest a demonstrator associated with the Occupy Wall Street movement as they march through the streets of the financial district Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: A Boa constrictor is seen at the zoo where the keepers educate visitors and raise awareness on endangered animals around the world Photograph: Reuters

Jammu, India: A woman has henna applied on her hands a day ahead of the Hindu festival of Karwa Chauth Photograph: Channi Anand/AP

Bangkok, Thailand: A boy holds aloft banknotes to keep them dry while he swims during the flood in Nonthaburi province Photograph: Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

Kabul, Afghanistan: A group of Afghan women walk along the shore at The Band-e-Qargha Gulestan Park Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP

Patum Thani, Thailand: Residents evacuate buildings as floods continue to hit the area Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Getty

Gongliu, China: Herdsmen leave Mount Tianshan to southern pasturing areas to avoid the cold weather Photograph: Reuters

Nabi Saleh, West Bank: Israeli troops fire teargas on Palestinians during clashes at a weekly demonstration against Israel's separation barrier Photograph: Abbas Momani/AFP

Portimao, Portugal: Rafa of Portimonense fights for the ball with Miguel Vitor of Benfica during their Portugal Cup match Photograph: Mario Cruz/EPA

Alrewas, England: Members of the Royal Air Force Load Master Association look at names on the memorial wall after a stone was dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty

Guadalajara, Mexico: Fireworks explode over the Omnilife Stadium at the start of the opening ceremony of the Pan American Games Photograph: Sergio Moraes/Reuters