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AP Week in Pictures: Global | AP News

Jan. 12-18, 2024

Divas celebrate at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, Ecuadorian soldiers hunt for an escaped gang leader, Denmark celebrates King Frederik and North Korea’s officials exercise in the snow. People stage protests over the war between Hamas and Israel and Donald Trump wins the caucuses in Iowa.

This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images published in the past week by The Associated Press.

Tourists snorkel near a shipwreck off Cubagua Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Tourists snorkel near a shipwreck off Cubagua Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

A paraglider takes off from the snow-covered Mont Ventoux, southeastern France, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

A paraglider takes off from the snow-covered Mont Ventoux, southeastern France, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

An artist dressed as a clown performs during a protest against the death of Venezuelan artist Julieta Hernández and violence against women, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The body of Hernández, who had been missing since Dec. 23 while traveling by bicycle, was found by the police in the backyard of the home of the couple accused of killing her. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

An artist dressed as a clown performs during a protest against the death of Venezuelan artist Julieta Hernández and violence against women, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The body of Hernández, who had been missing since Dec. 23 while traveling by bicycle, was found by the police in the backyard of the home of the couple accused of killing her. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Soldiers briefly detain a youth to walk him to an area to check if he has gang-related tattoos as they patrol the south side of Quito, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in the wake of the apparent escape of a powerful gang leader from prison. President Daniel Noboa decreed Monday a national state of emergency, a measure that lets authorities suspend people's rights and mobilize the military. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Soldiers briefly detain a youth to walk him to an area to check if he has gang-related tattoos as they patrol the south side of Quito, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in the wake of the apparent escape of a powerful gang leader from prison. President Daniel Noboa decreed Monday a national state of emergency, a measure that lets authorities suspend people’s rights and mobilize the military. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Sergei Udaltsov, Russian left-wing political activist, left, sits behind a glass in a cage in a courtroom in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. A Russian state news agency says a Russian court has ordered that a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin be remanded into custody until Feb. 15. That's when Sergei Udaltsov will stand trial for charges of

Sergei Udaltsov, Russian left-wing political activist, left, sits behind a glass in a cage in a courtroom in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. A Russian state news agency says a Russian court has ordered that a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin be remanded into custody until Feb. 15. That’s when Sergei Udaltsov will stand trial for charges of “justifying terrorism.” (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Relatives and supporters of the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group attend a march calling for their release near Kibbutz Urim, southern Israel, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Seeking to bring attention to the abuse of female hostages remaining in the Strip, they bound themselves with red tape, chanted "bring our sisters home!," and marched behind a woman who writhed inside a cage. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Relatives and supporters of the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group attend a march calling for their release near Kibbutz Urim, southern Israel, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Seeking to bring attention to the abuse of female hostages remaining in the Strip, they bound themselves with red tape, chanted “bring our sisters home!,” and marched behind a woman who writhed inside a cage. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Protesters wearing masks with the colors of Palestinian flag hold posters during a rally in support of the Palestinians outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Thousands of people attended the rally ahead of the 100th day since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Protesters wearing masks with the colors of Palestinian flag hold posters during a rally in support of the Palestinians outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Thousands of people attended the rally ahead of the 100th day since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

A fan cheers during the African Cup of Nations Group F soccer match between DR Congo and Zambia in San Pedro, Ivory Coast, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

A fan cheers during the African Cup of Nations Group F soccer match between DR Congo and Zambia in San Pedro, Ivory Coast, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy perform in rhythm dance during the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy perform in rhythm dance during the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony ahead of the the Asian Cup Group A soccer match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony ahead of the the Asian Cup Group A soccer match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A Senegal supporter salutes as he cheers with others at the stand prior the African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match between Senegal and Gambia at the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

A Senegal supporter salutes as he cheers with others at the stand prior the African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match between Senegal and Gambia at the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Denmark's King Frederik X kisses his wife Denmark's Queen Mary on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Queen Margrethe II has become Denmark's first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she handed over the throne to her son, who has become King Frederik X. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Denmark’s King Frederik X kisses his wife Denmark’s Queen Mary on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Queen Margrethe II has become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she handed over the throne to her son, who has become King Frederik X. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Supporters of Taiwan's 2024 presidential election candidate, Taiwan vice president Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, cheer after Lai's victory, in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan's presidential election and his opponents have conceded. The result in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary election will chart the trajectory of relations with China over the next four years. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Supporters of Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election candidate, Taiwan vice president Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, cheer after Lai’s victory, in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded. The result in Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary election will chart the trajectory of relations with China over the next four years. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Shiite Muslim pilgrims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite Muslim pilgrims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

A child dressed as Hindu God Shiva begs for alms from devotees at the Sangam, the confluence of three rivers — the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, on the Makar Sankranti festival during the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Prayagraj, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims are expected to take dips in the confluence, hoping to wash away sins during the month-long festival. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

A child dressed as Hindu God Shiva begs for alms from devotees at the Sangam, the confluence of three rivers — the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, on the Makar Sankranti festival during the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Prayagraj, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims are expected to take dips in the confluence, hoping to wash away sins during the month-long festival. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Kashmiris offer special prayers in the compound of Jamia Masjid or Grand Mosque in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Special congregational prayers known as "Salatul Istisqa" were organized by Anjuman Aquaf Jamia Masjid for respite from the prevailing dry weather conditions in Kashmir valley. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Kashmiris offer special prayers in the compound of Jamia Masjid or Grand Mosque in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Special congregational prayers known as “Salatul Istisqa” were organized by Anjuman Aquaf Jamia Masjid for respite from the prevailing dry weather conditions in Kashmir valley. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Houthi supporters attend a protest against the United States-led airstrikes on Friday, Jan 12, 2024, in Sanaa, Yemen. The U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis. The military targets included air defense and radar sites, drone and missile storage and launching locations. (AP Photo)

Houthi supporters attend a protest against the United States-led airstrikes on Friday, Jan 12, 2024, in Sanaa, Yemen. The U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis. The military targets included air defense and radar sites, drone and missile storage and launching locations. (AP Photo)

Pigeons fly at the Boudhanath Stupa, a World Heritage site in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Pigeons fly at the Boudhanath Stupa, a World Heritage site in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Costume details featuring Joao Candido, a black sailor who led a revolt against the physical punishment of Brazilian Navy soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century, lie inside the Paraíso do Tuiuti Samba school at the Samba City complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Samba schools are gearing up for this year's Carnival, scheduled from Feb. 9-17. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Costume details featuring Joao Candido, a black sailor who led a revolt against the physical punishment of Brazilian Navy soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century, lie inside the Paraíso do Tuiuti Samba school at the Samba City complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Samba schools are gearing up for this year’s Carnival, scheduled from Feb. 9-17. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

North Korea's officials of commissions, ministries and national institutions run at Kim Il Sung Square on the first sports day of the New Year in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Cha Song Ho)

North Korea’s officials of commissions, ministries and national institutions run at Kim Il Sung Square on the first sports day of the New Year in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Cha Song Ho)

A model wears a creation part of the men's Giorgio Armani Fall-Winter 2024-2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni).

A model wears a creation part of the men’s Giorgio Armani Fall-Winter 2024-2025 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni).

Jose Galeno shoves south 24th Street near N Street after overnight snow dumped several inches, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Jose Galeno shoves south 24th Street near N Street after overnight snow dumped several inches, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Ben Kohles hits from the 17th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf event, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Ben Kohles hits from the 17th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf event, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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