
Native animals —
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold koalas on the sidelines of the G-20 summit on Saturday, November 15, in Brisbane, Australia.

Spot the world leader —
Is that Putin wearing a beer carton hat? A local newspaper gives world leaders a makeover on the front page ahead of G20 talks in Brisbane, November 14.

Security clampdown —
Barricades have been erected in an unprecedented security clampdown in the Queensland capital for the G20 summit. Around 6,000 police officers will be on duty this weekend.

Selfie shots —
Here's a tip. Perhaps wear a suit if you'd like to blend into this photo of world leaders at Brisbane Airport.

Obama burger —
The "Big Obama Burger" created by Windmill & Co. includes two Angus beef patties, cheese (of course), onions, onion rings, spinach, tomato, cucumbers and mustard.

Spotting new arrivals —
Perhaps some of the people most excited about G20 are planespotters at Brisbane Airport who are watching arrivals. This image of the Treasury Secretary's plane arriving at Brisbane Airport was taken by Beau Chenery of PlaneImages.net.

Ceremonial fire —
A ceremonial fire burns in a local park not far from the G20 conference center. It was lit by Aboriginal elders who use the park as a meeting place in their ongoing campaign for compensation for the loss of tribal land. Photo by Michael James.

Street protests —
Protesters are out in force in Brisbane. Aboriginal rights campaigners marched through city earlier this week and more protests are planned on the weekend. Photo by Michael James.

Campaigning for equality —
Protesters, wearing fiberglass heads depicting world leaders, pose in the park as they campaign for greater global equality during G20 in Brisbane.


