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World this week in photos: FIFA, China Covid surge and more

A glimpse of the major events happening around the world depicted in pictures. From Iran fans supporting anti-government protests at the World cup to the Ukrainian army battling with the Russians, the pictures display contemporary geo-political issues.

Published on: Nov 26, 2022 11:05 AM IST
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An Iranian woman breaks into tears after security personnel seized her flag reading "Woman Life Freedom" before the start of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Friday. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2022 11:05 AM

An Iranian woman breaks into tears after security personnel seized her flag reading "Woman Life Freedom" before the start of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Friday. (AP)

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A plane flies over the Crescent Tower Lusail during sunrise in Lusail, Qatar, on Thursday. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A plane flies over the Crescent Tower Lusail during sunrise in Lusail, Qatar, on Thursday. (AP)

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A woman wearing a face mask stands near a mural depicting a dragon in Beijing, Wednesday, amid the latest outbreak of Covid-19. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A woman wearing a face mask stands near a mural depicting a dragon in Beijing, Wednesday, amid the latest outbreak of Covid-19. (AP)

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Ukrainian soldiers fire an artillery at Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, November 20. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Ukrainian soldiers fire an artillery at Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, November 20. (AP)

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Ocean Rebellion demonstrators protest outside the International Maritime Organization against the use of fossil fuels in the shipping industry, in London, on November 21. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Ocean Rebellion demonstrators protest outside the International Maritime Organization against the use of fossil fuels in the shipping industry, in London, on November 21. (AP)

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