Week in pictures: 15 - 21 June

SICHUAN, TUESDAY:

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SAO PAULO, THURSDAY:

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Christian extremism: Taking 'holy war' literally
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Iran: Is regime change possible?
Feature The U.S.-Israeli attack exposed cracks in Iran's regime
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What to know about private equity in your 401(k)
the explainer BlackRock is making private investments available in employer-sponsored retirement plans
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Argentina abandon World Cup bus parade as millions line streets
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Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony – in pictures
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Fifa World Cup all-time top goalscorers – in pictures
In Pictures German Miroslav Klose leads the way with 16 goals in 24 World Cup matches
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Qatar’s Fifa World Cup stadiums – in pictures
In Pictures A guide to the eight venues hosting matches in the tournament
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Princess Charlotte: photo gallery of ‘cheeky’ seven-year-old royal
In Pictures The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter is ‘a royal photographer’s delight’
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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Caribbean royal tour - in pictures
In Pictures The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick off trip with dancing and chocolate-making in Belize
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The Duchess of Cambridge in Denmark – in pictures
In Pictures Kate Middleton’s whistle-stop two-day tour was packed with engagements
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Prince William: a life in pictures
In Pictures Duke of Cambridge celebrates 39th birthday following surprise public appearance