Week in pictures: 2 – 8 September 2017
Our selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week. Image copyright Richard Pohle/Reuters Image caption Prince William accompanies Prince George on his first day of school at Thomas's in Battersea, London. Image copyright
Qatari and Saudi leaders discuss crisis
Image copyright AFP Image caption Qatar Airways has been banned from the airspace of neighbouring Gulf states Qatar's ruler has called Saudi Arabia's crown prince to discuss the crisis between Doha and four Arab countries, state media from both sides
Moscow moves
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Russian television has broadcast a series of glowing reports on everyday life in North Korea "It smells of freshness, and of our deep respect for our leader," the woman declared, smiling to the Russian TV
Red alert
Image copyright Dr Atul Budukh/TMC Hospital Image caption For the study, health workers collected cloth pads used during menstruation, from villagers Menstruation is considered a taboo to even speak about in India, so imagine the reaction to the idea of
US country music singer Don Williams dies
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Don Williams began his solo career in 1971 US country music singer Don Williams - who enjoyed great success with his easy-going singing style - has died aged 78.The Texan native passed away after
Pope Francis addresses violence against women on Colombia visit
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many hope that Pope Francis can help bring a lasting peace to Colombia Pope Francis has condemned "verbal and physical violence towards women" and called for "respect" while addressing large crowds on a visit
Hurricane Jose: ‘Barely habitable’ Barbuda residents flee
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption95% of Barbuda's buildings were destroyed The entire population of Barbuda, the small Caribbean island devastated by Hurricane Irma, has been evacuated as a second powerful storm, Hurricane Jose, is expected to
Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises as rescue effort begins
Image copyright AFP Image caption Soldiers stood guard after a hotel collapsed in the town of Matias Romero, Oaxaca state The number of people killed by a powerful earthquake off the southern coast of Mexico has risen to at least
Death Toll Continues to Rise in Mexico Following Country’s Strongest Earthquake in a Century
(Accu Weather) — An 8.1 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico and Guatemala late Thursday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake struck off the coast of Chiapas, a state in the southern part of the country. At least 32
UK Retailer John Lewis Removes ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ Labels From Children’s Clothes
(The Telegraph) — John Lewis has launched a range of gender-neutral children’s clothes, becoming the first retailer in the country to remove “boys” and “girls” labels. The department store said it did not want to “reinforce gender stereotypes” with its