The strongest photos of the week

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

Associated Press, the best photos of the week

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 in 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.

Wisconsin, USA: A country steadily in chaos

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The city of Kenosa, Wisconsin, has been under siege since Sunday (August 23rd), when police shot and wounded 08-year-old African-American Jacob Blake. A bloody clash ensued with protesters, two dead and one seriously injured, who were shot by a 29-year-old.

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The shootings broke out shortly before midnight on Tuesday (25/08). The video shows the young man shooting at those who approached him, while many people appear to be chasing him while he is running on the street, holding a rifle.

Florida, USA: A historic moment for the Antitokunbo deer

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What is happening in US society could not but concern one of the most "bright" parts of the country, sports: The decision of the Milwaukee Bucks of John and Thanassis Antetokunbo not to go down in the fifth match of the series with the Orlando Magic, as a sign of protest against police violence, it took on a historic dimension, as it seemed that basketball stars were not only interested in putting a ball in a basket.

Washington, USA: Party in the White House despite the turmoil in society

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Donald Trump has officially been anointed by the Republicans to run for the presidency again in the next elections. In his official White House speech, the atmosphere was festive, with fireworks making day and night in the skies of Washington, with the whole atmosphere having nothing to do with the rest of American society.

Minsk, Belarus: A red and white "river" which is unknown where it will end

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Opposition protests continue in Belarus, focusing on the capital Minsk, with the main demand being "fair and clean elections". The government, which is accused of having the τις backs of Russia, is reported to be deceitful to the other side and that the whole story is instigated by the US, Ukraine and the EU. It remains to be seen where the whole story will end…

Aegean, Greece: The country does not "chew" on Turkey's challenges

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Turkey may be steadily increasing tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean with ongoing NAVTEX, but Greece is not left with folded arms and has responded in many ways, including extending the coastline to 12 nautical miles and an impressive aeronautical exercise in the region. , which was committed by GEETHA in accordance with the applicable international safety rules.

Vienna, Austria: "Juggling" to get the best possible photo

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This column relies heavily on the effort of every AP photographer to get the best possible image at the right time. This shows a photographer trying to do his job as best he can, as Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz announces new restrictive measures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hong Kong: Prevention is almost always the best treatment

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Health personnel in Hong Kong, having been dressed accordingly and as required by the occasion, publicly show the protection measures that people should take for the coronavirus. The scientific world is afraid of a second wave of the pandemic and prevention in these cases is the best cure.

Putraya, Malaysia: In the "war" against the coronavirus with a mask

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The Malaysian Armed Forces are preparing for the celebrations of 31 August, for the country's independence from Great Britain in 1957. This year, too, these events will be… different, as shown by the use of a mask by all participants.

Sharikar, Afghanistan: The despair of a man who loses everything

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Heavy flooding in Afghanistan has killed scores of people (more than 160) and wreaked havoc, with rescue teams continuing to search for people trapped under the rubble, whether alive or not. Characteristic is the despair in the face of a man, who sees that he has lost everything from the catastrophic passage of the rushing waters.

Para, Brazil: The redemptive moment of the rain for the "injured" jungle

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The fires that had been caused in the past caused great damage in the Amazon jungle. Few trees managed to stay "upright" from the fiery passage. However, the returning rains work redemptively, with nature ready to continue its cycle.

Lisbon, Portugal: Football always plays weird games

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Bayern Munich managed to climb to the top of Europe for the sixth time in their history last Sunday, as they prevailed 1-0 over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of "Da Luz" in Lisbon, thanks to the goal scored by a child who started the his first football steps from the club of the French capital, Kingsley Coman.

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Football is a sport that plays weird games, even though it is a game (at least at its core). In the same .. playful atmosphere was the Bavarian player who wore the cup with the big ears like a hat. The reason for another Frenchman, Lucas Hernandez, who, although he did not fight for a minute, managed to turn the spotlight on him.
 

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