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Photos of the week

Our top photos from the past week.

Rohingya flee Myanmar violence

Violence in Myanmar has forced an unprecedented surge of 270,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh bin the past two weeks.

Best of Venice Film Fest

Highlights from the Venice Film Festival.

Best of the U.S. Open

Highlights from the tennis tournament in New York.

In the path of Hurricane Irma

Images from the path of Hurricane Irma.

Irma plows past Dominican Republic

Residents survey the damage following Hurricane Irma.

Irma devastates Saint Martin

The aftermath of Hurricane Irma on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

Houston cleans up after Harvey

Residents of Houston look over the damage left by Hurricane Harvey as they begin the clean up process.

New York Fashion Week

Backstage and collection highlights from New York.

Cowboy clean up after Harvey

Employees of a western-themed clothing store clean up hundreds of flood damaged cowboy boots, hats and western wear in the aftermath of tropical storm Harvey.

Harvey evacuees return home

More than 1 million residents have been displaced in one of the costliest storms to hit the United States.

REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

Venezuelan activists struggle to heal

Venezuelans hurt in fierce anti-Maduro protests struggle to heal, their injuries from tear gas canisters, gunshots and water cannons compounded by medicine shortages.  Full Coverage 

REUTERS/Aly Song

Acupuncture for cats and dogs

Pet owners in China are turning to acupuncture to help soothe the aches and pains of their beloved cats and dogs.  Full Coverage 

REUTERS/Bruno Kelly

Battling deforestation in the Amazon

The small town of Apui sits at the new frontline of Brazil's fight against advancing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, where vast forest fires belch jet black smoke visible for miles and loggers denude the jungle.  Full Coverage 

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Spanish migrant rescue ship threatened by Libyan coastguard

The Libyan coastguard intercepted a humanitarian rescue ship in the Mediterranean on Tuesday, ordering it to sail to Tripoli or risk being targeted, Reuters photographer, Yannis Behrakis, aboard said.  Full Coverage 

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Splash! Life as a mermaid

In Brazil, the mythical creature of the sea is quite real: women turn to mermaiding for an emotional lift and for fitness, incorporating free diving and underwater dancing skills.  Full Coverage