The week's best photojournalism

In some of the week's most eye-catching images, American and Russian astronauts touch down to Earth, ducks get caught in a rain storm, and more

September 9, 2016

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South Korean and U.S. Marines stand in smoke during the 66th Incheon Landing Operations Commemoration ceremony in Incheon, South Korea.

(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Peru's new president sworn in after country's ex-leader is impeached and arrested

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uhhhhh

Peru's president moves to dissolve Congress

A soldier seen on the background of the Nigerian flag.

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A Dark History in Africa

Nigerian military has run forced abortion program for years, report says

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power grab

3 wild details of the plot to overthrow the German government

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decision time

Zelensky and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time Person of the Year

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Briefing

Why America might face a trade war with its closest allies

A bomber lands at Engels air base in Russia in 2008.

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Number Three

Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days

Iran's morality police detain a man with unacceptable hair and clothing back in 2008: In recent weeks, Tehran has cracked down on shopkeepers selling Barbie dolls.

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The List

7 so-called vices banned by Iran's morality police

Most Popular

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Fear Factor

Russian military bloggers are reportedly irate over Ukraine drone strikes

Gladys Sicknick, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy

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Jan. 6 Congressional Gold Medal recipients snub GOP officials

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