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The week in pictures

From protests in Ukraine to the anniversary of Egypt’s revolution, Al Jazeera showcases the week in images.

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Nearly 2,000 disabled athletes from 10 nations competed in 12 sports in the 7th ASEAN Para-Games in Myanmar. 
Published On 27 Jan 2014
The Geneva deal, which went into effect this week, grants Iran a modest relief from sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme.
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A Bangkok district worker seals a voting box at Wang Thonglang district polling station, preparing to evacuate after anti-government protesters blocked the entrance in Bangkok. 
Protests turned deadly in Ukraine with two people killed by gunfire in Kiev. Ukraine(***)s president offered to make the opposition leader prime minister, but the opposition rejected this proposal.
In South Sudan, the UN has accused both sides in the conflict of recruiting child soldiers. South Sudan(***)s government strongly denies the allegations.
Supporters of Egypt(***)s army and police gather at Tahrir square in Cairo, on the third anniversary of Egypt(***)s uprising.
A car bomb exploded in Beirut(***)s Haret Hreik area on January 21, killing at least four people and wounding more than 30.
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French President Francois Hollande announced his separation from first lady Valerie Trierweiler on January 25 following a media storm over allegations he is having an affair with an actress.
French troops in the Central African Republic speak to a member of the Anti-Balaka Christian militia who handed over his arms on January 25. The new president of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba Panza, set to work to choose members of a government capable of ending horrific inter-religious violence and bringing order to the country.