Photos of the week: July 22-29, 2016
The most compelling images from the week’s news, July 22-29, 2016.
Flames are reflected in a backyard swimming pool at the Sand Fire on July 23 2016 near Santa Clarita, California. Fueled by temperatures reaching about 108 degrees fahrenheit, the wildfire began yesterday has grown to 11,000 acres.
Clinton and Kaine
Balloons descend as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine celebrate on the final night of the Democratic National Convention on July 28, 2016, in Philadelphia.
Baton Rouge - Funeral
Law enforcement officers seen in a reflection gather in front of the Living Faith Christian Center before funeral services begin for Baton Rouge Police Department officer Montrell Jackson in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 25, 2016.
China
A man who fell off a bridge while waiting to watch tidal wave struggles as waves come towards him, on the banks of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2016.
Priest killed
French riot police guards the street to access the church where an hostage taking left a priest dead in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, France, Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Two attackers invaded a church Tuesday during morning Mass near the Normandy city of Rouen, killing an 84-year-old priest by slitting his throat and taking hostages before being shot and killed by police, French officials said.
Hawaii - Refueling mid-air
Four F22 Raptors fly in formation after a mid-air refueling exercise with a KC-135R Stratotanker as they participate in the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 26, 2016.
Philadelphia - Climbing a fence
A protester is detained by police after climbing over a barrier near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
Howard Dean scream
Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean recreates his famous scream as he raises his fists at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
Elizabeth banks
Actress Elizabeth Banks arrives on stage to speak during the second day at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
Japan - Deadly attack
Satoshi Uematsu, suspected of a deadly attack at a facility for the disabled, is seen inside a police car as he is taken to prosecutors, at Tsukui police station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, July 27, 2016.
Remembering Freddie Gray
Community members gather to remember Freddie Gray and all victims of police violence during a rally outside city hall in Baltimore, July 27, 2016.
Bernie Sanders supporter
A supporter of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wears tape across her mouth in protest on the floor at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
Philadelphia - Obama & Hillary
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton hugs President Barack Obama after making a surprise appearance onstage at the end of his speech on the third night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 27, 2016.
Bernie Sanders
Former Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) raises his fist as he takes the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
Tomorrowland Electronic Music Festival
De Schorre recreation area in Boom on the first day of the Tomorrowland Electronic Music Festival, July 22, 2016.
Prince George turns three
Britain's Prince George is seen with the family pet dog, Lupo, in this photograph taken in mid-July at his home in Norfolk and released by Kensington Palace to mark his third birthday in London on July 22, 2016.
Seoul - Comfort women protest
Police take away a South Korean protester (C) occupying the venue as the protesters denounce a deal between Seoul and Tokyo on resolving a long-running row over "comfort women," before a press conference by officials from the Reconciliation and Healing Foundation in Seoul on July 28, 2016.
Paris - Tour de France
The pack rides in front of the Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph) during the 113 km twenty-first and last stage of the 103rd edition of the Tour de France cycling race on July 24, 2016 between Chantilly and Paris Champs-Elysees.
Indonesian sniper force
Members from an Indonesian sniper force of an anti-terror squad participate in a drill in Banda Aceh on July 27, 2016.
China - Torch Festival
A Dancer, dressed with the traditional Yi costume, waits to perform at the Torch Festival, in Xichang, China's Sichuan province on July 27, 2016.
Chennai - Aadi Kiruthigai
Indian Hindu devotees light candles during "Aadi Kiruthigai" celebrations at Vadapazhni Murugan temple in Chennai on July 28, 2016. Aadi is considered a holy month by Tamils and is celebrated with rituals worshipping Hindu gods.
Kishasa - Political rally
Supporters of the Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshiskedi hold candles as they cheer during a rally in the surroundings of his residence in Kinshasa, on July 27, 2016.
Congo's veteran opposition chief Etienne Tshisekedi returned home after a two-year absence to a warm welcome from large crowds on July 27 as the mineral-rich African nation heads into fresh turbulence.
Libya - Artillery fire
Libyan forces allied with the U.N.-backed government fire a 122 MM artillery towards Islamic State fighters positions in Sirte, Libya, July 24, 2016.
Panama - Manuel Noriega
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega sits in a wheelchair as prison wardens help him after a health check up at the facilities of the Public Ministry in Panama City, Panama, July 22, 2016.
China - Stranded vehicle
Vehicles are seen stranded at a crossroads during a heavy rainfall in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 24, 2016.
Australia - Maroubra Winter Seals
A member of the Maroubra Winter Seals swimming club prepares to dive into a rock pool as a fellow member swims underneath him at Maroubra Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 19, 2016.
Poland - Confessional
A priest waits for faithful in a confessional before a mass led by Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland July 28, 2016.
Japan - 19 killed
Police officers and rescue workers are seen in a facility for the disabled, where at least 19 people were killed and as many as 20 wounded by a knife-wielding man, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, July 26, 2016.
Rio - Mural
A painter works on a mural created by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra that when finished will cover nearly 3,000 square meters of wall space and depict indigenous faces from five continents, to welcome visitors to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro July 25, 2016.
Turkey - Soldier detained
Soldiers detain Staff Sergeant Erkan Cikat, one of the missing military personnel suspected of being involved in the coup attempt, in Marmaris, Turkey, July 25, 2016.
Turkey - Pro-Erdogan supporters
Pro-Erdogan supporters hold Turkish national flags and a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a rally against the military coup on Taksim square in Istanbul on July 23, 2016.
Pope Francis stumbles
Pope Francis is helped after falling as he arrives at the Jasna Gora shrine in Czestochowa, Poland July 28, 2016.
Spain - Seaplane
A seaplane drops water on a wildfire burning near Oimbra, northwestern Spain, on July 23, 2016.
Baton Rouge - Biden hugs widow
Vice President Joe Biden hugs Dechia Gerald, widow of Baton Rouge Police officer Matthew Gerald, during a memorial service for three slain Baton Rouge police officers at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 28, 2016.
Pokemon Go
People play the Pokemon Go game at a park at Tin Shui Wai on July 26, 2016 in Hong Kong. "Pokemon Go," which has been a smash-hit across the globe was launched in Hong Kong on July 25.