The strongest photos of the past week

See how the Associated Press camera captured the events of the world over the past seven days

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Some of the most important events that took place in the past few days around the world follow in the following photos. The most representative images of the week always depict 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. The pictures that follow, then, summarize what happened in the world last week.

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

Afghanistan: One million dead and dozens injured in ISIS terrorist attack at Kabul airport

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The world community is "numb" watching the untold tragedy that has been going on since Thursday afternoon in Afghanistan, after the deadly attack of ISIS at the airport in Kabul, while the new data that see the light of day are shocking. Hundreds of people have lost their lives and the number of injured is constantly increasing.

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Meanwhile, the AP snapshot that captured the reaction of US President Joe Biden when he was informed of the untold tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan caused a sensation.

The Afghan mother

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She holds her child tightly in her arms and runs to save herself from the arrival of the Taliban. Until her last breath she will try to protect her womb. Her heart could break free from anxiety and fear if she could… Priority her baby and then herself…  

USA: Deadly floods in Tennessee

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The "catastrophic" floods in the state of Tennessee have claimed the lives of dozens of people in the southern American state, while the members of the rescue teams are looking for dozens of residents who are missing. In Tennessee, according to the meteorological services, there were "historic" rains that caused the deadly floods, with the water level reaching 38 cm.

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Tokyo: Paralympic Games start

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The Olympic Games may be over, but the sporting action in Tokyo continues with the holding of the Paralympic Games. The opening ceremony that took place on Tuesday (24/8), was just as spectacular and impressive as the one of the Olympic Games. The exciting sporting event will run until September 5th.

Germany: The art of the "magic" of music

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Music can bring people together from different places or with a different culture. Has the ability to find an invisible common reference point. The moment, with an American soldier playing guitar for children who fled Afghanistan, at the Ramstein air base in the USA, in Germany, is moving… The words appear "poor", as the melody makes the children's eyes smile…

Britain: A royal tradition resumes in London

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After 18 months, a royal tradition takes place at Buckingham Palace, with fans of the royal family and tourists unable to hide their joy. The change of guard took place on Monday (23/8) at the residence of Queen Elizabeth in London, however she is in Balmoral in Scotland.

Haiti: The deadly "blow" of the eclipse engraved in the eyes of a child

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The catastrophic "visit" of Egelados, intensity 7,2 on the Richter scale is reflected in the eyes of a girl, Younaika, who stands firmly by her mother's side in the hospital. Her father and two relatives were killed in the strong vibration, her brother was injured, while their house was "swallowed" by the earthquake.

Israel: Day of contemplation and inner meditation 

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On the morning of August 25, Orthodox nuns hold candles and flowers as they walk in procession to carry the image of the Virgin Mary to the tomb where she is believed to be buried, just outside the Old City of Jerusalem. Every year before the Feast of the Assumption, the icon is transferred from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to the tomb of the Virgin Mary to honor her Assumption.

Villas: Darkness and sadness, the imprint of fire

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Titanium the work of the fire brigade for day and night in Vilia, 60 km NE of Attica. Firefighters with the help of pedestrians, but also with the help of aircraft tried to reduce the blaze and save the property of residents. Strong winds made the extinguishing task significantly more difficult.

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South Korea: The power of hope… vehicle to freedom

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A little girl from Afghanistan in a bus is waiting to leave, after arriving with her family at Incheon International Airport, in South Korea. She was uprooted from her place, but managed to get the ticket to freedom, along with her own. In a "waiting" position for tomorrow, he can dream that life goes on…

 

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