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The Week in Pictures

A selection of some of the best images from around the world.
  • An African fishing eagle catches a fish in Lake Baringo, Kenya

    An African fishing eagle catches a fish in Lake Baringo, Kenya

  • Farmer Stuart Buckle tends to sheep on his farm during heavy snow in Cumbria, England

    Farmer Stuart Buckle tends to sheep on his farm during heavy snow in Cumbria, England

  • Huge waves crash against the South Gare lighthouse in Teesside, England

    Huge waves crash against the South Gare lighthouse in Teesside, England

  • Footsteps in the snow near the Bothmer Castle in Kluetz, Germany

    Footsteps in the snow near the Bothmer Castle in Kluetz, Germany

  • Ian Bell of England is surrounded by New Zealand fielders as he defends his wicket during day five of the Third Test match between New Zealand and England

    Ian Bell of England is surrounded by New Zealand fielders as he defends his wicket during day five of the Third Test match between New Zealand and England

  • A Squirrel Monkey bounds along a vine in the Squirrel Monkey Forest at the Singapore Zoo

    A Squirrel Monkey bounds along a vine in the Squirrel Monkey Forest at the Singapore Zoo

  • A gaucho rides a bucking colt during the traditional rodeo week in Montevideo, Uruguay

    A gaucho rides a bucking colt during the traditional rodeo week in Montevideo, Uruguay

  • US President Barack Obama heads a football during a ceremony to honour teams from Los Angeles

    US President Barack Obama heads a football during a ceremony to honour teams from Los Angeles

  • A Hindu devotee dances during Lathmaar Holi celebrations in the village of Barsana, near Mathura, India

    A Hindu devotee dances during Lathmaar Holi celebrations in the village of Barsana, near Mathura, India

  • Jonathan Walters scores Ireland's first goal in their 2-2 draw with Austria at Lansdowne Road

    Jonathan Walters scores Ireland's first goal in their 2-2 draw with Austria at Lansdowne Road

  • Sydney Opera House after the lights were switched to 'GreenPower' and glowed dark green to recognise Earth Hour

    Sydney Opera House after the lights were switched to 'GreenPower' and glowed dark green to recognise Earth Hour

  • A man carries a cross during the Holy Week procession of the Cofradia Jesus Yacente in Zamora, Spain

    A man carries a cross during the Holy Week procession of the Cofradia Jesus Yacente in Zamora, Spain

  • Batman and The Incredible Hulk feature in a sand sculpture festival in Weston-super-Mare

    Batman and The Incredible Hulk feature in a sand sculpture festival in Weston-super-Mare

  • Riot police spray teargas on demonstrators during clashes on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

    Riot police spray teargas on demonstrators during clashes on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

  • Pope Emeritus Benedict greets Pope Francis at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo

    Pope Emeritus Benedict greets Pope Francis at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo