The week in pictures: Dec 18 - 24

Spitting fire

Thousands are forced to leave their homes near to the Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico

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Prison violence

At least 17 people died as the authorities used force to end hunger strikes in Turkish jails

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Victor and vanquished

George W Bush meets with his defeated opponent Al Gore as the president-elect prepares for power

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Sudan work ban

A Sudanese decree bars women from working at petrol stations - but they are allowed to train as soldiers

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Tech gloom

Tech stocks in Wall Street take another battering spreading gloom across European markets

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Fancy a stroll?

Penguins on a stroll in Zurich zoo - scientists say the way they 'waddle' saves energy

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