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    Week in pictures: 12 - 18 October

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    By The Week Staff
    published 19 October 2014
    (Image credit: Chris Jackson)

    LONDON, THURSDAY:

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    BELGRADE, TUESDAY:

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    KOBANE, MONDAY:

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    PRETORIA, MONDAY:

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    GUANGXI, SUNDAY:

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    SOCHI, SUNDAY:

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    KIEV, WEDNESDAY:

    (Image credit: 2014 Volvo Ocean Race)

    CANARY ISLANDS, TUESDAY:

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    ATHENS, WEDNESDAY:

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    HONG KONG, TUESDAY:

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