These are some of the photos that have "captured" in the most brilliant way the most important events that happened last week in the world. The most representative images of the last days must have some basic components: Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, and pain. That is, all those that make our life have a meaning. Regardless of the difficulties we face and they are many and everywhere.
A picture is worth a thousand words. This is certain and proven. Then you definitely do not need many words for the following photos. In the pictures that follow they are condensed what happened in the world last week.
Here is how his photographers recorded Associated Press the events that happened in the world in the last seven days.
Ukraine: A kiss, a hug to the sound of shells
The Russian invasion of Ukraine finally became a reality and war raging in the country for ten days he has scattered death, blood, pain and uprooting. Russian troops are advancing from three points inside Ukraine, with Ukrainian civilians trying to defend themselves.
A humanitarian tragedy is taking place on Ukraine's borders with Poland, Romania and Moldova, where more than a million refugees are trying to escape the horrors of war.
The coffins with the dead on both sides are being filled at a rapid pace with information of more than 6.000 dead in total.
Even elephants could not escape the bombings in Kyiv, with a zoo official in the Ukrainian capital trying to calm the large, terrified animal.
Cologne Tovar, Venezuela: There is a carnival in case we forget
A man in a gorilla costume smokes before the start of a carnival parade in Cologne Tovar, Venezuela. People flocked to the streets of this German-founded village to enjoy a parade of people dressed as Harlequins and as gorillas as part of the country's carnival celebrations.
Prague, Czech Republic: Despair does not understand from cold
The image of a man on his knees asking for money from passers-by in the midst of heavy snow and cold in Prague is shocking.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Police - Gauls
Nepalese police officers use shields to protect themselves as protesters opposed to the proposed half billion dollar subsidy for Nepal collide with them outside Parliament in Kathmandu Nepal. The US "gift" is opposed mainly by the communist parties in Nepal, two of which are in the governing coalition government. The money is intended to be used to build power lines and improve roads in Nepal, but opponents claim it comes on unacceptable terms.
Tiudad Victoria, Mexico: More than 100.000 missing
A skull sits on a shelf in the Forensic Laboratory in Tiudad Victoria, Mexico, Friday, February 4, 2022. The official total number of missing persons in Mexico is almost 100.000. Even without the civil wars or military dictatorships that have plagued other Latin American countries, only war-torn Colombia can survive in Mexico.
London, UK: Batman in Big Ben
A Batman-clad figure stands on top of a pod in London Eye, a landmark tourist attraction in central London, with Big Ben in the background, before the release of The Batman in cinemas across the UK.
Nazareth, Portugal: Beast waves in the Mecca of surfers
A jet ski is swept away by a wave that "pops" during a big wave surfing race in Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazareth, Portugal, which is considered the Mecca for surfers worldwide.
Srinagar, Kashmir: Prayer for redemption
Muslim women from Kashmir pray as the high priest displays a relic at the holy shrine of Hazratbal on the occasion of Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad to heaven in Srinagar, India-controlled Kashmir.
New Orleans, USA: Colorful grimaces with flowers
A woman grimaces as she walks into the Societe de Sainte Anne parade during the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the famous New Orleans Carnival that draws thousands of people to its ornate streets for several winter weekends from January 6 to Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday, 46 days before Easter. All the main streets of the city are decorated, while carnivalgoers in crews or in simple groups return to the city, handing out colorful beads, while bands play frantic rhythms.
Sao Paulo, Brazil: A pandemic within a pandemic
A homeless man sleeps on the sidewalk in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as people pass by. Homeless population in Sao Paulo has increased by 30% during the pandemic COVID-19, according to a recent census.
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