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The week in pictures

From flooding in Europe to Iran’s presidential campaign, Al Jazeera showcases the week in images.

Protests continue to flare across Turkey as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains defiant over the the public(***)s anger about transforming Gezi Park into a shopping mall and perceived increasing state authoritarianism. Two protesters and one police officer have died thus far.
Published On 9 Jun 2013
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Heavy rainfall in the past days caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Above, an aerial view of a flooded garden plot near the river Danube in Deggendorf, southern Germany.
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Civilians and security forces loyal to Syria(***)s President Bashar al-Assad wave Syrian flags as they celebrate after taking control of Qusayr from rebel fighters on June 6.
On June 6, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila announced they were to get a divorce, after nearly 30 years of marriage.
LeBron James, left, of the Miami Heat posts up Kawhi Leonard, right, of the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter during Game One of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 6. The Spurs won 92-88.
Portraits of South Africa(***)s former President Nelson Mandela, created from broken tiles, are seen in Soweto. Mandela, who became a global symbol of triumph over adversity and South Africa(***)s first black leader in 1994 after the defeat of apartheid, was hospitalised early on Saturday after his already frail health worsened.
Protesters run after an attack on a Libyan militia(***)s headquarters in Benghazi on June 8. At least 11 people were killed and 35 wounded in clashes on Saturday between protesters and the militia, reportedly operating with defence ministry approval in the eastern city of Benghazi, a doctor in the city said.
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Women supporting Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rowhani hold posters during an election campaign rally in Tehran, Iran on June 8. Rowhani said: "If I win, I will start the process of political reconciliation among all political groups, enable the release of all politically related prisoners and prepare grounds for social tranquillity."