News in Pics (3 December 2020)

Beijing: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, Thursday Dec. 3, 2020. A Chinese lunar probe lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a cargo of lunar samples on the first stage of its return to Earth, state media reported.

OUTER SPACE: This image provided by China National Space Administration shows Chang'e-5 probe gathering samples on the moon surface on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. A Chinese lunar probe lifted off from the moon Thursday, Dec. 3 night with a cargo of lunar samples on the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency reported, on what is expected to be a breakthrough mission for the rising Asian space power.

Washington : President Donald Trump awards the medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to former college football coach Lou Holtz at the White House, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Washington. Holtz had a storied 34-year coaching career that included winning the 1988 national title at the University of Notre Dame.

Goa: Arindam Bhattacharja goalkeeper of ATKMB save a goal during the 7th season of the Hero Indian Super League against Odisha FC, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

Goa: Roy Krishna of ATKMB celebrates after scoring a goal during the 7th season of the Hero Indian Super League against Odisha FC, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

Gorakhpur: General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff offers prayers at Gorakhanath Temple, in Gorakhpur, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Also seen is UP CM Yogi Adityanath.