The strongest photos of the week

Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, pain ...

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Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, pain.

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.

Beirut, Lebanon: Images of apocalypse after the massive deadly explosion

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Buildings leveled, houses completely destroyed, glasses, blood and debris everywhere. This is the image from the streets of Beirut, just 24 hours after the huge deadly explosion that occurred in warehouses in its port.

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The images that the whole planet saw from the moment of the accident are shocking. Given the terror is many times greater for those who were in the Lebanese capital at the time, especially those who were near the port of the city.

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Apart from the dead, which according to the official information of the Authorities on Friday (07/08) exceeded 150, there are still missing, while search and rescue operations continue to search for people who remain trapped in the wreckage.

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The despair in the eyes of those who lost their property in a few seconds - how much more they lost people close to them, is typical. It is not easy for anyone to manage such a thing.

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It is noted that the country is experiencing a huge economic crisis, while there is a rapid increase in coronavirus cases. Hospitals in Beirut are in a state of emergency and are unable to treat the thousands injured in the blast. Many organizations and governments rushed to offer help, but the "wound" that opened is very large and will hardly close.

Genoa, Italy: The bridge that gives hope to the whole world

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These "wounds" were gradually closed by Italy, which on August 14, 2018 saw the Ponte Morandi bridge in the capital of Liguria collapse and drag 48 people to their deaths.

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Almost two years later, an extremely important project was inaugurated in Genoa, with a special symbolism for Italy and the whole world, the new San Giorgio bridge, which replaced the previous one that could not stand.

Sounio, Greece: "Full" August Moon Sends Rays of Optimism

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The beauty of Greece "illuminates" with beautiful colors the hearts of those who enjoy it either living in it or visiting it from various destinations on the planet. And despite the tragic things that are happening in the world, but also the anxiety caused by the outbreak of coronavirus cases, one της taste is enough to change the psychology for the better. Like the image given by the August full moon from the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France: For bathing with a mask, but not for the sea

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This summer, due to the pandemic, will be different. This is understood by most people, who do even the most "innocent" and carefree daily activities with the necessary precautions. Thus, the beach mask has been replaced even on the beach with the surgical mask.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany: The "take-off" could not bring the… launch

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The Europa League, like the Champions League, made crosses again after almost four months, in order to complete the 2019-20 season, which was interrupted so abruptly by the coronavirus in March. Getafe was one of the teams that made a lot of progress in the tournament, but Inter eliminated it in the match that took place at Schalke's neutral ground. However, Angel of the Spanish team gave one of the most impressive images on the grass.

Katowice, Poland: When competition in sport escapes

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A shocking accident "marked" the Polish Cycling Tour, as the young Dutchman, Fabio Jacobsen, is in a coma, after a serious accident he had at the end of the first stage, in Katowice. After being pushed by his compatriot, Dylan Hroenefenhen, he was thrown forcefully on the protective bars, hit hard and is being treated in critical condition.

Johannesburg, South Africa: The hard "face" of the coronavirus

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What looks like a mantra from above is a cemetery preparing to house many of the victims of the coronavirus in Johannesburg, as the pandemic spreads to dangerous proportions (and) in South Africa.

Lima, Peru: Walking on a macabre trail

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The pandemic has created many difficulties even for those responsible for the δρόμο last path of those who failed to overcome it. Covid-19. In Peru, there are now few who undertake funerals, an indication of how complicated things have become in everyone's daily life.

Mumbai, India: When problems literally flood the world

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More than 2.000.000 confirmed cases of coronavirus were not limited to India, and the nearly 42.000 deaths were compounded by extreme weather events, with floods making life even more difficult. When problems really come stormy.
 

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