Week in pictures: 16 - 22 February

KIEV, THURSDAY:

SUNDAY, CHERTSEY:

SOCHI, TUESDAY:
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SOCHI, FRIDAY:
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FRANCE, TUESDAY:

CARACAS, WEDNESDAY: Anti-government protesters run through tear gas. Venezuela has experienced the biggest protests since the country’s president Hugo Chávez died nearly a year ago.

LONDON, SUNDAY: Cate Blanchett signs autographs after winning the best actress award at the Baftas for her role in Blue Jasmine.

SAUDI ARABIA, TUESDAY: Prince Charles dons a traditional Saudi uniform and dances with a sword during the Janadriya culture festival during a private visit to Saudi Arabia.

LONDON, THURSDAY:

BEIRUT, WEDNESDAY: A Lebanese man carries an injured girl following a bomb explosion in a southern suburb of the capital city.
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