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If a picture is worth a thousand words then you definitely don't need many words for the photos below.
The following images are summarized what happened to the world last week.
See how his camera captured it Associated Press the events that have taken place in the world in the last seven days.
Istanbul, Turkey: The most divisive prayer in recent years
Prayer is something sacred, which aims to "bridge" the differences of people under the gaze of the Most High. However, with the decision of the Turkish government to turn the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, ignoring the cultural part of this great monument, this process became more divisive. And it may be the first time in 86 years that a prayer for the Muslim Eid al-Adha has been held there, but the international outcry has significantly altered the purpose.
Athens, Greece: The Acropolis does not lose its timelessness even in the pandemic
The heat and the coronavirus may complicate the visit to the Holy Rock of the Acropolis, but nothing can stop those who wish to visit a world heritage site, which for years has been the focus of interest and will never cease to be. An image that is completely opposite to what might happen to Hagia Sophia, following the decision of the Turkish authorities.
Angle, France: Hell on Earth because of raging fires
The fire brigade had to deal with several fire fronts in France, as especially in the south of the country, but also in Corsica, the flames spread in such a way that they could hardly be controlled. Those who entered the "battle" of extinction had an extremely difficult job, while the images that saw the light of day are awe-inspiring, like the one in Angle.
Cologne, Germany: Aliens welcome visitors with appropriate measures
Cologne is one of the cities whose authorities will have a lot of work to do in August, as it prepares to host the final of the Final 8 in the Europa League, while already counting several visitors. Examinations for possible cases COVID-19 continue at a steady pace, while the health workers are… plugged in, taking all the necessary measures for their own protection, which in some cases make them look like aliens.
Jerusalem, Palestine / Israel: "Dark" Times for the Holy City
At a time when tensions in the Gaza Strip are rising between Palestine and Israel, following a series of juvenile killings on both sides, the Netanyahu government is stepping up its military forces in the region. At the same time, Muslims in Jerusalem - the vast majority of Palestinians - are doing their religious duty in a dark setting, both because of a possible war situation and because of the coronavirus.
Baghdad, Iraq: The country is still on fire
The situation in Iraq is still tense, where the mobilizations against the rulers continue, starting from last October. In fact, for the first time since the rise to power in early May of the government of Mustafa al-Kazimi, there have been casualties, while there is no particular optimism that things will get better in the near future.
Orlando, USA: The NBA like no one has ever seen before
The NBA is now continuing the 2019-20 season, after a long absence due to a crown. Orlando opened its doors to the teams participating in the final phase of the event, which this year will have nothing to do with previous years. Also, apart from the pandemic, the top basketball league in the world could not help but deal with the Black Lives Matter movement, a slogan that dominated not only the stadium floor, but also the way in which everyone reacted to the national anthem. .
Cape Canaveral, USA: A launch with many ambitions, but also… issues
The NASA spacecraft carrying the Perseverance spacecraft to Mars embarked on its long journey, which began well, but soon the first problems appeared. As the people of the mission informed, as it uses only its basic functions. Nevertheless, there is optimism that it will reach the red planet on February 18, 2021.
Santiago, Chile: When life due to coronavirus becomes a "skate"
Chile has more than 353.000 cases of coronavirus and around 9.400 victims, with authorities taking steps to prevent the pandemic from spreading further. In this context, the necessary disinfections of the residents are made, with a child going through the process with his skate. Definitely not a very common image, but in the age of the virus everything does not look so foreign.
via: newsbeast