We present some of the most striking images from major stories around the world in the past week.
Revellers throw talcum powder during the street carnival "Los Indianos" in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on Feb 8, 2016. The over month long carnival including "Los Indianos" sees orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. [Photo/Xinhua] |