28 December 2012 Last updated at 08:05 ET
Phil Coomes, Picture editor Article written by Phil Coomes Picture editor

The year in pictures

A Free Syrian Army fighter fires his sniper rifle from a house in Aleppo, Syria

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A brief post to point you towards our end of year galleries which highlight a selection of the best news photographs of 2012.

From the continuing unrest in the Middle East to the sporting achievement at the Olympics, there's a wide selection of work on show by photographers working for the major wire agencies. Their ability to encapsulate the story in one frame never ceases to amaze me, be it a dramatic moment or one of quiet reflection.

There is also a link to a selection of pictures sent in by readers on a theme we set each week, and again, these show invention and commitment to the craft of photography.

Follow the links below:

Year in pictures

UK Year in pictures

Readers pictures of 2012

I'd also like to wish you all a happy New Year and hope 2013 is a good one for all.

Phil Coomes, Picture editor Article written by Phil Coomes Phil Coomes Picture editor

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