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Tens of thousands of people - bearing flags, scarves and football shirts - applauded the cortege as it made its way towards Parliament Buildings at Stormont where the service was held. -
For many, the floral arrangement in the hearse carrying BestÂ’s body said it all. -
The people of Northern Ireland paid tribute to their favourite son by throwing flowers and football shirts onto the hearse as it arrived at Stormont. -
BestÂ’s friends and Northern Ireland football colleagues Derek Dougan, Gerry Armstrong and Billy Bingham were among those to carry the coffin through the rain and into the Stormont Parliament Building. -
BestÂ’s father Dickie, pictured on the left, stood with the Manchester United legendÂ’s son Calum and sister Barbara McNarry, who both fought back tears when they addressed the funeral service. -
In Manchester, where Best was so loved, fans watched the funeral on big screens in Exchange Square. -
George Best died on Friday 25 November in LondonÂ’s Cromwell Hospital at the age of 59. -
Austerlitz re-enacted
About 4,000 military history enthusiasts from 23 countries gathered in the Czech Republic to re-enact the Battle of Austerlitz 200 years ago. -
The beating of the drums preceded the march to the battle's original site near Slavkovo. -
Cavalrymen galloped through the snow in the run-up to the main event that was watched by more than 30,000 people. -
The 'troops' marched in line and uniform to re-enact the battle that is thought to have cost 28,000 lives. -
US actor Mark Schneider performed as Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor who defeated the combined forces of Russia and Austria. -
This house was set on fire as a reminder of the cruel brutality of the war. -
Re-enacting a massive battle scene was a major undertaking. -
Smiles all round during a mock sword fight. -
Two centuries on, a new camaraderie has been born. A Russian infantryman was captured lighting a cigarette for a French soldier. -
The uniforms as well as the daring feats were there to be admired. -
In Paris on Friday, enthusiasts marked the event in the Place Vendome. -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:38 PM ET
Dawn patrol : A crew fires up a hot air balloon for the 'dawn patrol' at the 25nd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock State Park in Gallup, New Mexico. (AFP/Robyn Beck) -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:42 PM ET
Alien elevation : A hot air balloon with a design of an alien face flies at the 25nd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock State Park in Gallup, New Mexico. (AFP/Robyn Beck) -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:45 PM ET
Night raiders : A handcuffed arrested Iraqi man (L) waits on the ground as others are being questioning by US soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, while their comrades sweep inside a residence during a raid in Baghdad. (AFP/Mauricio Lima) -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:52 PM ET
Head to head : Cao Quoc Phu of Vietnam (R) with Abdul Halim Bin haron (R) of Singapore perform during the light 70 kg category bodybuilding fina at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Manila. Cao Quoc Phuwin won the silver medal. (AFP/Joel Nito) -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:56 PM ET
Striking a pose : Ibrahim Bin Sihat of Singapore (R) with Somsri Turinthaisong of Thailand (L) and Asrelawandi of Indonesia (C) perform during the flyweight 60 kg category bodybuilding final at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Manila. Ibrahim Bin Sihat win the gold medal while Thailand won the silver and the bronze went to Indonesia. (AFP/Joel Nito) -
AFP - Sun Dec 4, 5:56 PM ET
Serious flex : Michael Borenaga of Philippines (L) with Sahali bin abd Samad of Malaysia (R) perform during the bantam 65kg bodybuilding final at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Manila. Borenaga won the gold medal with a perfect score of 10 with Samad taking the silver. (AFP/Joel Nito) -
AFP/DDP - Sun Dec 4, 5:58 PM ET
Slippery Santa : A participant in the wakeboard-Santa Claus contest slides over the ice in the eastern town of Grossbeeren. (AFP/DDP/Michael Urban)