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A persistent crackdown makes a grim backdrop for talk of freedom and democracy, and the Kremlin puts on a straight face to defend Alyaksandr Lukashenka by suggesting there was nothing suspicious about the diversion of a passenger jet to Minsk, where authorities arrested a blogger and critic of the Belarusian strongman along with his girlfriend.
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19 Striking Photos You Missed This Week
A supermoon, volcanoes and demonstrations in memory of George Floyd round out this week s most stunning images.
By Damon Dahlen
05/28/2021 02:24 pm ET
During the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss captivating images that fly under the radar. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
We’re highlighting exceptional photos from around the world this past week.
Check them out below.
Above: Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd, along with other family members and lawyers, raise fists and say Floyd’s name while facing reporters at the White House following their meeting with President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., May 25, 2021. Credit: Kevin Lamarque via Reuters