The strongest photos of the past week

The strongest photos of the week

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Some of the most important events that unfolded in the past few days around the world follow in the following photos. The most representative images of the week always have the following components: Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, pain and that does not change.

This is because if a picture is worth a thousand words then you certainly do not need many words for the pictures below. In the snapshots that follow, then, they are condensed what happened to the world last week.

See how his camera lens recorded Associated Press the events that have taken place in the world in the last seven days.

Vilia, Attica: Fiery nightmare without end

greece wildfires 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

"Battle" for five days was given day - night by the fire brigade in Vilia. With the help of hikers and volunteers, they made superhuman efforts to stem the fiery nightmare. Settlements had to be evacuated for precautionary reasons.

greece wildfires 2 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

California: The Dixie fire swallows everything in its path

california wildfires 1 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Like a greedy beast, the fiery flame in California swallows everything in its path… The account is sad… The Dixie fire leaves behind apocalypses in 5.000.000 acres. More than 10.000 people have mobilized to bring it under control.

california wildfires 2 2 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

california wildfires 3 2 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Haiti: One million dead from the "hit" of the eclipse

haiti earthquake 2 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Pain, despair and pain left behind by Egelados in Haiti… The poorest country in the western hemisphere mourns the loss of about 2.000 people, while the injured exceed 7.000. About 37.000 homes were destroyed by the 7,2 magnitude earthquake 

haiti earthquake 3 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

haiti earthquake 1 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Cambodia: "I'm going late… to go for sure"

cambodia daily life Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

A typical snapshot of a Phnom Penh market in Cambodia. Motorcycle taxi driver transports salesman to an extendable seat on his motorcycle…

Afghanistan: Then and Now - All Life… Loaded in a Trolley

afghanistan then and now Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

This photo was published by the AP on October 8, 1996, but also this past week. More relevant than ever .. Twenty-five years ago, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan for the last time. A group of women with their children loaded their few belongings in a carriage. Today, time seems to have stopped, or rather "turned" the page… backwards.

France: The efforts of the fire brigade are superhuman  

france wildfires Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Faced with the fiery hell, thousands of people are in the south of the country. They were forced to leave homes, campsites and hotels near the French Riviera. Titanium the work of firefighters, manage to reduce the spread of fires. Uncertain the next day…

India: Cycling in New Delhi

india daily life Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

The hope of this world will always be hidden behind a childish smile… Behind a look that will capture happiness in the simplest things… Besides, a bike ride always "hides" memories of our childhood scandals…

Taliban: The return to power and… to the Middle Ages

afghanistan taliban 2 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

The developments during the week in Afghanistan were rapid. The Taliban seized power after twenty years. Chaos and uncertainty for tomorrow…  

afghanistan taliban 1 Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

afghanistan Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Germany: The joy of the soap bubble

germany daily life Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

Because life wants color… And everything is different… And the little bomber enjoys his walk in the center of Frankfurt, stopping outside the Old Opera.

Tennis: The "Wounded" Naomi Osaka

cincinnati tennis Associated Press, Greece, the best photos of the week

A shock defeat marked the Japanese Naomi Osaka… The No. 2 in the world rankings, was "taken" by the W76 No. 3, Jill Taichman for the 3rd round of the Western & Southern Open, with the Swiss achieving a great victory with 6-6, 3- 6, 3-1000 and get the ticket to the quarterfinals of the WTA XNUMX tournament.

 

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