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.

East Gipsland, Australia: The battle with the flames does not stop

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Deadly fires in Australia have claimed the lives of 15 people, according to the latest report from the country's authorities, while many are still missing. As for the ecological disaster, it is incalculable.

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At the same time, firefighters continue to fight their own big battle, as seen in the photo from the East Gipsland area, between Canberra and Melbourne, in the state of Victoria. Many properties have been reduced to ashes, and there are fears for many trapped residents.

Baghdad, Iraq: Anger erupts after airstrikes

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Outraged by US airstrikes in Iraq, protesters and paramilitary fighters set fire to an outpost outside the US embassy in Baghdad, with the situation smelling of gunpowder once again.

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The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police recruiting center at Kisak, killing at least XNUMX people. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military base. After a few hours, however, the protesters withdrew, as Washington sent additional troops and threatened retaliation against Tehran.

Idlib, Syria: For a better fate, away from war

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Citizens are fleeing the province of Idlib following the ongoing military offensive by al-Qaeda fighters. The UN estimates that about 60.000 people have fled the region of Syria and are heading south, after the bombing had intensified last month, the last of 2019.

Paris, France: Ghost station due to strike

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The escalation of the strikes in France was announced by some of the country's unions, after the commitment of Emanuel Macron to promote a review of the pension system, after weeks of mobilizations at the national level.

The railways are among those hardest hit, with the deserted station in St. Lazarus being a hallmark of residents and tourists alike.

Athens, Greece: The Acropolis is even more impressive against the backdrop of fireworks

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The attack of the mayor of Athens, Costas Bakogiannis, "take each other in your arms, so that he does not find anyone alone in 2020", was the one left from the New Year's party that took place in the center of the Greek capital. This was followed by a spectacular fireworks display, which made the always beautiful Acropolis even more impressive.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: New Year Welcome… Red Copa Bell

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In the southern hemisphere the change of year took place with completely different weather conditions in relation to the northern part of the planet. In Rio de Janeiro and on the beach of Copa Campana, the inhabitants of the Brazilian metropolis welcomed in 2020 in the warm waters of the beach, with the sparklers creating their own -excellent scenery.

Hawaii, USA: New Year's Eve Surf Campaign

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Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has started the new year by surfing in the Atlantic Ocean off Hawaiian waters. Definitely a special way to continue her election campaign…

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany: Impressive flight over the famous hill

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The most famous ski jumping tournament on the planet is currently underway, that of the Four Hills (two in Germany and two in Austria), which is also part of the calendar of the world championship. The New Year found the fans of this sport in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with the lens "catching" some impressive flights, such as that of the Austrian Ya Hurl.