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Week in pictures: 14-20 June

A large part of a 95-m bridge is collapsed following a powerful earthquake at Ichinoseki

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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck the north of Japan's main island.

Flood waters in Zhangzhou town, Fujian province, China, 14 June

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More than one million people have been forced from their homes by flooding that has affected nine provinces of southern China.

France Telecom worker in Bordeaux joins demonstration

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A France Telecom worker in Bordeaux prepares to join a demonstration against government plans to reform pensions and the 35-hour working week.

A man takes attendance of women in Bharha village, south of Allahabad, India, to join a government work scheme

A man takes attendance of women in Bharha village, south of Allahabad, India, to join a government work scheme

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Women in an Indian village join a government employment scheme that will earn them about $2.5 (£1.28) per day.

An Indian pilgrim, June 18 2008

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An Indian Hindu devotee takes a rest outside the Amarnath Cave, where an ice stalagmite symbolising the Hindu god Shiva stands for worship, in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

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Ladies and their hats are the centre of attention at Royal Ascot.

Dinosaur robots, June 18 2008

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Dinosaur robots "Pleo" are seen during a Robot Venture Companies' joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan.

A sculpture entitled "Balloon Flower (magenta)" by US artist Jeff Koons in St James Park in London.

A sculpture entitled "Balloon Flower (magenta)" by US artist Jeff Koons in St James Park in London.

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A sculpture by Jeff Koons called "Balloon Flower (Magenta), 1995-2000" goes on display in London before being sold at auction later this month.

President George W Bush flies in Marine One above Iowa City.

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US President George W Bush flies over flood-hit areas in the Midwest. Some 35,000 people have been evacuated and 24 people have died.

Israeli solider with protesters in the village of Maasarah, June 20 2008

Israeli solider with protesters in the village of Maasarah, June 20 2008

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An Israeli soldier holds back protesters during a demonstration against the construction of the controversial Israeli barrier near the West Bank town of Bethlehem.

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