The week through the strongest images

See what happened in the world through the camera lens

The week through the strongest images

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.

Hanau, Germany: Racist poison continues to water

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Nine dead were left behind by the two attacks that took place on Wednesday night (19/02) to Thursday (20/02) in Hanau, near Frankfurt. The man believed to be the perpetrator was found dead in his home a few hours later.

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Authorities confirmed that the gunman had posted a manifesto on the internet, containing conspiracy theories and deeply racist views, which led him to carry out the massacre in Hesse. A flower and rivers of tears are small to describe the pain for the victims.

Hangzhou, China: Because if the child survives, there is hope…

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A four-month-old child is back in the arms of his parents, as doctors did everything in his power to cure him of the new coronavirus, which they did. Thus, from our distant Hangzhou, China, it turns out that if the child survives, there is always hope.

Yokohama, Japan: Despair hidden behind masks and curtains

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The cruise ship Diamond Princess has been turned into a place of martyrdom, as a man and a woman who were among the passengers who were infected on it by the new coronavirus, died. The survivors are in a frightening quarantine, with despair painted on their faces, no matter how much it is hidden behind the ship's masks and curtains.

Novi Sanjar, Ukraine: Fear of coronavirus creates chaos

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Hundreds of Novi Sanjari residents clashed with police on Thursday (February 20th) as they responded to the arrival at a medical center in the area of ​​02 Ukrainians and 45 foreign nationals, mostly in Latin American countries, who had fled from Wuhan. As a sign of protest, the Minister of Health of Ukraine announced that she will be quarantined with them.

Baghdad, Iraq: Protest with impressive dance

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Iraq continues to be at the forefront of the protests, as protesters continue to call for the withdrawal of US troops. The security forces are trying to suppress any mobilizations, while the protesters always have something imaginative to show, such as that of this particular image from Baghdad.

Mexico City, Mexico: Join Voice Against Murder Wave

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A spiral of homicides, in which ten women die every day, has entered Mexico and the country's authorities seem weak to unblock it. Social networking sites are full of outraged citizens demanding justice, an end to the perpetrators' impunity and more effective action by the authorities, while many protesters took to the streets.

Chicago, USA: "Greek Freak" does what he knows best

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Impressive was the All-Star Game 2020 in the NBA, organized by Chicago, with the whole event dedicated to the undefeated Coby Bryant. One of the big protagonists was Giannis Antitokoumbo, who was the leader and leader of his team with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, both on LeBron James, the leader of the other team. And he may have lost 2-157, but he offered a generous spectacle.

Daytona, USA: The highlights of motorsport

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Ryan Newman had a serious accident in the Daytona 500 race. His car went out of control, causing it to overturn and drag for several meters and at high speed on the track. The vehicle also caught fire, but the rescue crews acted immediately and pulled the well-known driver injured from the plates. The unfortunate race driver continues to be hospitalized.

Barcelona, ​​Spain: Like a well-tuned machine

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The way Formula 1 team engineers work during a pit stop is impressive. This special choreography, which is now done in less than 3 seconds, took place several times on the track of Barcelona, ​​where the ίδας circus of the motor sports crown is preparing for the new season, even with less pressure than the races. The picture shows the people of Mercedes.

Madrid, Spain: He closes his ears to those who put the label "outsider"

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The journeys to the football stars are back, with the "16" phase of the Champions League premiering in four of the first eight matches of the "16" phase. In Madrid, Atletico was considered the big underdog against the owner of the institution, Liverpool, but managed to prevail 1-0, thanks to a goal early in the match of Saul, which proceeded to this special celebration.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A statue in honor of one of football's leaders

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Recently, some bad news about Pelé's health condition came to light, which he denied. The Brazilian football superstar was once again honored by his compatriots, with a statue erected in his honor and placed in the Brazilian Football Museum.