The Week In Pictures

From the bizarre to the harrowing, we take a look at the past week through a selection of extraordinary photographs…

Riots in Kiev

The capital city of The Ukraine, Kiev, has been plagued with heavy fighting between pro-European integration protesters and the government controlled riot police.

Flooding in the Philippines

A mere two months after the typhoon hit the Philippines, the country is now experiencing the effect of another tropical storm, with flash flooding and landslides displacing thousands of people from their homes.

Justin Bieber Arrested and Released on Bail

The increasingly troubled teenage star was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Florida on thursday and soon after released on bail.

Fire in Quebec

At least eight elderly people were reported dead after a fire tragically spread through an old peoples’ apartment complex in a small town in Quebec, Canada.

Dolphin Hunt in Japan Turns Waters Red

The annual catch, in which residents of Taiji village corral hundreds of dolphins into a secluded bay and kill them, sparked intense global criticism at the inhumanness of the tradition.