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Of the many end-of-the-year lists, we recommend BBC News’ collection of the most striking images of the year. Now, not every photo has a happy story behind it. For example: This powerful image of an eight-year-old boy begging on the streets of Indonesia—his face covered in paint to attract alms. (tap to zoom)