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  May 2 - 9
A volcano's fury, Kentucky Derby memories, a lonely car, a natural monarch, and more.
  April 25 - May 2
Horror in Bangladesh, moonlight over Manhattan, a gathering of presidents, a giant rubber duckie and more.
  April 18 - 25
Aftershocks rock China, terror gives way to relief in Boston, the Midwest gets submerged, a bee zeroes in on a sunflower and more.
  April 11 - 18
A champion roars, bombs devastate in Boston, a jet hits the water, a roaming pig is apprehended and more.
  April 4 - 11
A protester flashes Putin, a horse race goes awry, a hoopster looks up, another looks down and more.
  March 28 - April 4
A rescuer tumbles down the rapids, an Argentine paddleboards down the street, a leopard gets in a difficult spot and a businessman naps in the park.
  March 22 - 28
A bride and groom go underground, a butterfly makes its debut, a farmer goes sheep diving and more.
  March 14 - 21
Flames engulf a protester, legislators debate with their fists, a batter makes solid contact with his own face, and more.
  March 7 - 14
The World Trade Center breaks through the clouds, a house teeters off its foundation, a new pope is elected and celebrated, and more images from around the world.
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Image: The iconic Princess Cottage, built in 1855, remains standing after being ravaged by flooding on November 21, 2012 in Union Beach, New Jersey.
  Year in Pictures: 2012
Click to view the best news pictures from the past year.

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Image: A rebel fighter celebrates as his comrades fire a rocket barrage toward the positions of troops loyal to Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi
  Year in Pictures: 2011
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  Behind the scenes: The Week in Pictures
Learn how The Week in Pictures started, see highlights from its first decade, and find out how we pick the pictures.

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