Photos Of The Week: April 3-9
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U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev hand off their newly signed arms treaty. - At their summit in Prague on April 8, the two leaders signed a landmark deal on reducing their countries' nuclear arsenals after months of tough negotiations.
Photo by Jewel Samad for AFP
Photo by Jewel Samad for AFP
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Russians in Stavropol mark International Health Day with a little exercise in front of a statue of Vladimir Lenin. - Photo by Eduard Korniyenko for Reuters
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A priest says a blessing for Georgian servicemen leaving for Afghanistan to join NATO-led troops in Helmand. - Some 750 Georgian troops will join another 150 already serving in the NATO coalition in Afghanistan.
Photo by InterPressNews
Photo by InterPressNews
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In Tbilisi, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter at Sioni Cathedral. - Photo by RFE/RL
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Eastern European Orthodox Christians observe Easter by walking through the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City. - Photo by Marco Longari for AFP
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Opposition supporters clash with police during an antigovernment protest in Bishkek on April 7. - Massive protests in the Kyrgyz capital turned deadly and forced the resignation of the government as opposition leaders claimed power.
Photo by Vyacheslav Oseledko for AFP
Photo by Vyacheslav Oseledko for AFP
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Protesters try to grab a grenade launcher from a riot policeman during clashes in Bishkek. - Photo by Vladimir Pirogov for Reuters
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Actress and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie meets with Bosnian refugees in Rogatica, east of Sarajevo. - Photo by UNHCR / AFP
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Soldiers in Moscow prepare for celebrations in May of the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. - Photo by Alexander Natruskin for Reuters
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Girls wait their turn to perform during a festival in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. - Photo by RFE/RL