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.

New York, USA: Sakkari is one step away from the final

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The Greek tennis player is undoubtedly going through her best period as an athlete and her presence at the US Open confirmed it.

The Greek tennis player who is at No. 18 was eliminated 6-1, 6-4 by 18-year-old Emma Randoukanou (No. 150) in the 2nd semifinal and so the British will play in the final on Saturday (23:00) with 19-year-old Leila Fernandez.

Maria Sakkari on Monday (13/9) will be at No. 13 in the world, in the highest position that a Greek tennis player has been found, while she leaves New York with 675.000 dollars as a cash prize.

Berlin, Germany: End of an era for Merkel in the Chancellery

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Angela Merkel is spending her last weeks as Chancellor of Germany as the country moves towards elections and a change of baton in the political scene. In fact, in a moment of self-criticism, she stated that "when I asked for so much from the citizens in Greece", it was the most difficult moment of her 16-year term.

Merkel, after 31 years in the Bundestag and 16 years in the Chancellery, will receive a monthly pension of 15.000 euros, while, like all former Chancellors, she is entitled to an office with four employees and a driver.

Sao Paulo, Brazil: Incredible things in the superclassico Brazil - Argentina

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Terrible situations took place during the big derby Brazil - Argentina for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Two hours before the start of the match in Sao Paulo for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the national health service of Brazil (Anvisa) Argentina internationals: Emiliano Martines, Giovanni Lo Celso, Christian Romero and Emiliano Buendia. There were even allegations of an invasion by an armed agent who clashed with Argentine players.

Paris, France: Country mourns Bebel's favorite

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France said goodbye on Thursday 9/9 to the "Ace of Aces", her favorite "Bebel", Jean Paul Belbodo. A charismatic actor and legend of Nouvelle Vague, who died on Monday at the age of 88 but will live forever on movie screens.

Orlando, USA: The Daily Paralympic Battle

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The Tokyo Paralympics may be over, but the race of people with disabilities starring in their sports never stops. "There is always someone with a story worse than yours," admits Louis Puertas, a runner with two prosthetic limbs.

Valencia, Spain: Faia returned and burned with brilliance

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One of the biggest festivals taking place in Valencia is "Las Fallas". Fallas has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since November 30, 2016. The festival was postponed in 2020 due to coronavirus. But this year was spectacular.

When we talk about Fallas we mean impressive fireworks, spectacular creations in every neighborhood of the city, parades in traditional costumes, music accompanied by impressive light rhythm effects, monument fires and frantic parties

The term Fallas refers to both the celebration and the monuments burned during the festival.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Trying to get back to normal

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Everyone is trying to get back into a flow of everyday life including indoor activities.

Winter cinemas are among the areas hardest hit by the pandemic. In Malaysia, disinfection has begun so that the halls can safely receive spectators.

Richmond, USA: Demolition one step closer to eradicating systemic racism

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After a long court battle, one of the largest monuments in the American Confederation, that of the commander of the forces of the South in the American Civil War, Robert Lee, was removed from his position in Richmond, Virginia.

This is the last statue of a Confederate man who remained on the historic boulevard and monument of systemic racism in the United States.

Casablanca, Morocco: A change of scenery and the collapse of the Islamists

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The Islamist party that has remained in charge of the Moroccan government for the past decade has suffered a real setback from liberal parties considered close to the royal palace in the parliamentary elections held on Wednesday 8/9. The Justice and Development Party (moderate Islamists) collapsed, seeing its 125 seats in parliament reduced to 12.

Nairobi, Kenya: The cigarette on top of the mountain of rubbish

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Tuesday 7/7 was the 2nd time that World Day for a Clear and Blue Sky was celebrated in an effort to raise awareness of climate change and our quality of life on the planet.

However, not everyone has the option to "celebrate" world days. The man sits down to rest and makes a cigarette on top of a mountain of rubbish from which he tries to collect anything that can be sold to make a living.

Beijing, China: Fashion returns dynamically

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Fashion is trying to recover from the sweeping passage of the coronavirus pandemic. Defiles are gradually returning around the world and many times the result is extremely impressive.

 

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