The world in photos: Jan 4 - 10

US President Barack Obama wipes away tears while talking about Newtown and other mass shooting during an event held to announce new gun control measures, at the White House in Washington January 5, 2016. The White House unveiled gun control measures on Monday that require more gun sellers to get licenses and more gun buyers to undergo background checks, moves President Obama said were well within his authority to implement without congressional approval. [Photo/Agencies]