The strongest photos of the week

See what happened in the world through the camera lens

The strongest 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 pictures below summarize what happened in the world last week.

See how the Associated Press camera captured the events that took place in the world in the last seven days.

Mosul, Iraq. The melancholy look

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Khadija Abd poses for a portrait at her home in Mosul, Iraq.

Vatican, Italy. The new blood

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The young priests pray during a ceremony by Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Mexico City, Mexico. The red Sun.

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The red sun sets in the mountains above the Mexican capital, Mexico City.

Gaza, Palestine. They honor the holy month of Muslims

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Palestinians light fireworks to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in the city of Gaza.

Frankfurt, Germany. The flight of spring

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A swallow flies over wheat fields on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany

Washington, USA. All night as a tribute

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Police hold candles at a ceremony in front of the Washington Monument in the United States.

New Orleans, USA. The presidential departure

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President Donald Trump boardes Air Force One at New Orleans Lewis Armstrong International Airport.

Vilnius, Lithuania. Happiness is moments

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A girl enjoys the sunset on the lake near the small town of Ignalina, about 120 km north of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.

Frankfurt, Germany. The sky was full of colors

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Ferries cross the River Main at sunset in Frankfurt.

Indianapolis, USA. The "dance" of the car

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Patricio O'Ward's car almost bursts into the air after hitting a wall during training for the Indianapolis 500.