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.

Wuhan, China: All activities only with masks

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The death toll from the new coronavirus, which mainly affects China and secondarily neighboring Asian countries, is increasing by the dozens every day, while it has begun to spread to Europe, the USA and Australia.

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In the city from which the virus seems to have spread, Uhan, all activities are necessarily done with masks, while people avoid going out as much as possible. However, life has its own needs, which must be met, such as play for children.

Seoul, South Korea: Imperial σία protection in yellow

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And in South Korea it has sounded the alarm because of the coronavirus. Even the imperial guards wear protective masks on their faces to protect themselves, as the photo from the country's capital, Seoul, shows.

Baghdad, Iraq: Inventiveness is the "weapon" of protesters

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Anti-government protests continue in Iraq. The country's security forces continue to use chemical and live ammunition to disperse the crowd, while protesters use what they have in their hands to respond. Like this improvised slingshot, for which there had to be team spirit and cooperation.

Lesvos, Greece: Foggy landscape for refugee-immigrants

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It may look like a scene of turmoil, but the image… deceives at first glance, as it is a simple moment of the daily life of the refugee-immigrants in the hot spot of Moria. Greece has been at the center of discussions in the European Parliament on this important issue, which still raises many issues that need to be resolved.

Tijuana, Mexico: The search for a better fate

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Many immigrants from South and Central America were found stacked in trucks looking for the ό American dream, hoping to live in the United States. Many people are trapped in Mexico, where about 60.000 of them are seeking asylum. Two young children in Tijuana are looking for the map for a route that will lead them to a better fate.

Los Angeles, USA: Legends never die

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The world sports community - and not only - was shocked by the death of Coby Bryant and eight other people, including his daughter, in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, in California. Many people wanted to say "goodbye" in their own way to one of the most influential basketball players of all time, with his name becoming a legend. And as you know, legends never die…

Melbourne, Australia: Finding the Road to Glitter

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Alexander Sverev made great appearances during the Australian Open 2020, showing that he is in great shape. At the same time, the German tennis player gave one of the most beautiful photos of this year's event, in the match against Stan Vavrinka. Eventually, his course stopped in the semifinals against Dominic Tim.

Auschwitz, Poland: Honor to the victims of the atrocity

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This year marks 65 years since the Red Army released some 7.500 prisoners at the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp, where they had been released. Flags with stripes in the colors of their uniforms were waving at half-mast in the place where one of the greatest atrocities of humanity was written, in honor of the victims.

St. Petersburg, Russia: The fire of freedom will always be lit.

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The 76th anniversary of the liberation of Stalingrad, with the battle of the city being - most likely - the most pivotal moment of World War II, was celebrated by the people of Russia. The impressive setting prepared by a group of actors includes the element of fire, which represents more than any other the war, but also the will in the hearts of the people for freedom.

Panama City, Panama: When Guns Are Destroyed

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A police officer cuts his revolver in two with a special flamethrower, during a weapons destruction carried out by the Authorities in the city of Panama. A process that can be characterized - if nothing else - impressive.