The Global Climate Strike for Future (in Photos)
"We are striking because if the social order is disrupted by our refusal to attend school, then the system is forced to face the climate crisis and enact change."
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The Week in Photos
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A weekly photo essay featuring images from one of the week’s most noteworthy events.
The Opening of Turkey’s Largest Mosque (in Photos)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan championed the construction of the mosque, which has a capacity of 63,000 people.
Unseasonal Warmth and Wildfires in the U.K. (in Photos)
People took advantage of the warmth, but along with the mild weather came the eruption of multiple wildfires.
Residents Fear the Return of an Ireland–U.K. Border (in Photos)
Questions remain over what will happen at the border after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
Violent Anti-Government Protests in Haiti (in Photos)
The ongoing protests, which have claimed at least nine lives, have been characterized by tire burning, road blockages, and violent crime.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year in 2019 (in Photos)
Here's how the Year of the Pig began in different parts of Asia.
Extreme Cold Weather Around the World (in Photos)
Although its effects have been bleak, the weather produced some stunning images.
Pope Francis Addresses Immigration Issues During World Youth Day in Panama (in Photos)
The Catholic Church's youth rally has drawn 200,000 pilgrims from around the world to Panama City.
Los Angeles Unified School District Teachers Strike (in Photos)
The strike, which began Monday, is the first in 30 years in Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Presidential Election Sparks Celebration and Controversy (in Photos)
If the election results are accurate, this could be the DRC's first democratic transfer of power since the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960.