News in Pics (8 December 2019)

Beaver Creek: France's Victor Muffat-Jeandet skis during a men's World Cup giant slalom skiing race Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Beaver Creek, Colo.

Newcastle: Southampton's Jack Stephens, left and Newcastle United's Andy Carroll battle for the ba during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Southampton, at St James' Park, in Newcastle, England, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.

Rome: Pope Francis delivers his message as he arrives to pay homage to the statue of the Virgin Mary, near Rome's Spanish Steps, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, an annual tradition marking the start of the city's holiday season.

Sheffield: Liberal Democrat Leader Jo Swinson meets supporters during a visit, while on the General Election campaign, in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Britain goes to the polls on Dec. 12.

Kochi: Anglo-Indian community protest the reported decision of the BJP government to end the constitutional provisions of nominating community representatives to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies, in Kochi, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.

Thiruvananthapuram: West Indies bowler Jason Holder celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Indian batsman Rohit Sharma during the second T20 cricket match, at Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.