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The week in 31 photos

Updated 9:21 AM EST, Fri March 10, 2017
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People stop to photograph the "Fearless Girl" statue facing Wall Street's charging bull sculpture Wednesday, March 8, in New York. State Street Global Advisors installed <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F09%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Ffearless-girl-wall-street%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the statue</a> ahead of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F08%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Finternational-womens-day-marches-2017%2Findex.html" target="_blank">International Women's Day.</a> The asset manager designed it to call attention to its new initiative to increase the number of women on its clients' corporate boards.
People stop to photograph the "Fearless Girl" statue facing Wall Street's charging bull sculpture Wednesday, March 8, in New York. State Street Global Advisors installed the statue ahead of International Women's Day. The asset manager designed it to call attention to its new initiative to increase the number of women on its clients' corporate boards.
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A judge observes a basenji during the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England, on Thursday, March 9.
A judge observes a basenji during the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England, on Thursday, March 9.
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Civilians flee Mosul, Iraq, as fighting continues between Iraqi forces and the ISIS militant group on Wednesday, March 8. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F17%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fmosul%2Findex.html" target="_blank">An offensive began in February</a> to reclaim western Mosul, ISIS' last major stronghold in Iraq, after Iraqi forces liberated the eastern half of the city earlier this year.
Civilians flee Mosul, Iraq, as fighting continues between Iraqi forces and the ISIS militant group on Wednesday, March 8. An offensive began in February to reclaim western Mosul, ISIS' last major stronghold in Iraq, after Iraqi forces liberated the eastern half of the city earlier this year.
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Police block supporters of ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye after a rally opposing her impeachment Friday, March 10, in Seoul. The Constitutional Court <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F10%2Fasia%2Fsouth-korea-president-park-geun-hye-impeachment%2Findex.html" target="_blank">upheld a parliamentary vote</a> to impeach Park over allegations of corruption and cronyism. She becomes the country's first democratically elected leader to be forcibly removed.
Police block supporters of ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye after a rally opposing her impeachment Friday, March 10, in Seoul. The Constitutional Court upheld a parliamentary vote to impeach Park over allegations of corruption and cronyism. She becomes the country's first democratically elected leader to be forcibly removed.
Ahn Young-joon/AP
Villagers are hit with colored water during a Holi festival in Mathura, India, on Tuesday, March 7. The Holi festival of colors is a Hindu celebration marking the arrival of spring.
Villagers are hit with colored water during a Holi festival in Mathura, India, on Tuesday, March 7. The Holi festival of colors is a Hindu celebration marking the arrival of spring.
Prabhat Kumar Verma/Zuma Press/Newscom
US President Donald Trump <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F07%2Fpolitics%2Ftrump-white-house-tour-surprise%2F" target="_blank">surprises visitors</a> who were touring the White House on Tuesday, March 7. The tour group, including many young children, cheered and screamed after the President popped out from behind a room divider.
US President Donald Trump surprises visitors who were touring the White House on Tuesday, March 7. The tour group, including many young children, cheered and screamed after the President popped out from behind a room divider.
Evan Vucci/AP
A stork chases another from a nest in Biebesheim, Germany, on Monday, March 6.
A stork chases another from a nest in Biebesheim, Germany, on Monday, March 6.
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The lights around the Statue of Liberty went dark for at least two hours on Tuesday, March 7. The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F08%2Fus%2Fstatute-of-liberty-dark-trnd%2F" target="_blank">"temporary, unplanned outage"</a> occurred after a lighting system controller was turned off to change faulty lighting equipment, according to Jerry Willis of the National Park Service.
The lights around the Statue of Liberty went dark for at least two hours on Tuesday, March 7. The "temporary, unplanned outage" occurred after a lighting system controller was turned off to change faulty lighting equipment, according to Jerry Willis of the National Park Service.
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A police officer fires tear gas at Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar, India, on Friday, March 3.
A police officer fires tear gas at Kashmiri protesters during an anti-India protest in Srinagar, India, on Friday, March 3.
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Former US President Barack Obama waves Sunday, March 5, after leaving the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Former US President Barack Obama waves Sunday, March 5, after leaving the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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A crowd watches an air show in Avalon, Australia, on Friday, March 3.
A crowd watches an air show in Avalon, Australia, on Friday, March 3.
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After working through the night, US Rep. Tony Cardenas stretches Thursday, March 9, while members of the Energy and Commerce Committee argue the details of a health care bill introduced by top House Republicans. White House and Republican congressional leaders <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F08%2Fpolitics%2Fhouse-health-care-markup%2Findex.html" target="_blank">sought to fast-track the legislation</a> through Congress, but Democrats have promised at least 100 amendments. The bill has <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F09%2Fpolitics%2Fobamacare-republicans-trumpcare-ryancare%2F" target="_blank">also met fierce resistance from some conservatives</a> in the lower chamber.
After working through the night, US Rep. Tony Cardenas stretches Thursday, March 9, while members of the Energy and Commerce Committee argue the details of a health care bill introduced by top House Republicans. White House and Republican congressional leaders sought to fast-track the legislation through Congress, but Democrats have promised at least 100 amendments. The bill has also met fierce resistance from some conservatives in the lower chamber.
J. Scott Applewhite/AP
Hospitality staff members walk in Beijing during a plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Thursday, March 9. It is the country's top political advisory board.
Hospitality staff members walk in Beijing during a plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Thursday, March 9. It is the country's top political advisory board.
Mark Schiefelbein/AP
A large wave pours into an ocean pool at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Monday, March 6.
A large wave pours into an ocean pool at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Monday, March 6.
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A rocket is the centerpiece for a Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday, March 7.
A rocket is the centerpiece for a Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday, March 7.
Francois Mori/AP
A zoo visitor watches a walrus in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, March 6.
A zoo visitor watches a walrus in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, March 6.
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A wildfire burns near a windmill north of Protection, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 7. Wildfires across the country <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F07%2Fus%2Fwildfires-texas-deaths%2F" target="_blank">had consumed more than 1 million acres</a> by Tuesday night, taking at least seven lives. Other states affected were Colorado, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas.
A wildfire burns near a windmill north of Protection, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 7. Wildfires across the country had consumed more than 1 million acres by Tuesday night, taking at least seven lives. Other states affected were Colorado, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas.
Bo Rader/AP
Two cats watch a mouse in Kuwait City on Wednesday, March 8.
Two cats watch a mouse in Kuwait City on Wednesday, March 8.
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People drive in Aleppo, Syria, on Sunday, March 5. The city has been wracked by violence during the country's five-year civil war.
People drive in Aleppo, Syria, on Sunday, March 5. The city has been wracked by violence during the country's five-year civil war.
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A worker cleans a melting pot at a steel mill in Salzgitter, Germany, on Tuesday, March 7.
A worker cleans a melting pot at a steel mill in Salzgitter, Germany, on Tuesday, March 7.
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Activist Tamika Mallory, one of the founders of the Women's March movement, sits in the back of a police van Wednesday, March 8, after being detained for blocking traffic outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York. Thirteen women outside the hotel <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F08%2Fpolitics%2Fwomens-march-organizers-detained%2F" target="_blank">were arrested for disorderly conduct</a> during the "Day Without a Woman" march, a spokesman for the New York Police Department said. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fwomensmarch%2Fstatus%2F839558787753263104" target="_blank" target="_blank">The Women's March tweeted:</a> "Many of our national organizers have been arrested in an act of civil disobedience. We will not be silent."
Activist Tamika Mallory, one of the founders of the Women's March movement, sits in the back of a police van Wednesday, March 8, after being detained for blocking traffic outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York. Thirteen women outside the hotel were arrested for disorderly conduct during the "Day Without a Woman" march, a spokesman for the New York Police Department said. The Women's March tweeted: "Many of our national organizers have been arrested in an act of civil disobedience. We will not be silent."
Mark Kauzlarich for CNN
A dog jumps on bars at an animal shelter in Saqqara, Egypt, on Monday, March 6. The shelter has been struggling financially.
A dog jumps on bars at an animal shelter in Saqqara, Egypt, on Monday, March 6. The shelter has been struggling financially.
Nariman El-Mofty/AP
Children in Tel Aviv, Israel, wear costumes during celebrations marking the Jewish holiday of Purim on Wednesday, March 8.
Children in Tel Aviv, Israel, wear costumes during celebrations marking the Jewish holiday of Purim on Wednesday, March 8.
Ariel Schalit/AP
Police officers from Whittier, California, attend the funeral procession of slain officer Keith Boyer on Friday, March 3. Boyer, a 27-year veteran of the Whittier Police Department, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F02%2F20%2Fus%2Fslain-california-officer%2F" target="_blank">was killed in February</a> by a recently paroled gang member, authorities said.
Police officers from Whittier, California, attend the funeral procession of slain officer Keith Boyer on Friday, March 3. Boyer, a 27-year veteran of the Whittier Police Department, was killed in February by a recently paroled gang member, authorities said.
Irfan Khan/AP
Aldo Seoane helps set up teepees near the Washington Monument on Tuesday, March 7. He was with a group of Native Americans protesting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Aldo Seoane helps set up teepees near the Washington Monument on Tuesday, March 7. He was with a group of Native Americans protesting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Andrew Harnik/AP
People in Santiago, Chile, line up to enter a Pablo Picasso exhibition at the Palacio La Moneda Cultural Center on Sunday, March 5.
People in Santiago, Chile, line up to enter a Pablo Picasso exhibition at the Palacio La Moneda Cultural Center on Sunday, March 5.
Esteban Felix/AP
A person walks by a digital American flag at New York's Times Square on Tuesday, March 7.
A person walks by a digital American flag at New York's Times Square on Tuesday, March 7.
SHANNON STAPLETON/REUTERS/Newscom
Fire and smoke billow from a car bomb explosion in Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday, March 5. Iraqi forces have been fighting ISIS militants for control of the city.
Fire and smoke billow from a car bomb explosion in Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday, March 5. Iraqi forces have been fighting ISIS militants for control of the city.
ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images
People from the Reiger Park township protest service and housing issues in Boksburg, South Africa, on Thursday, March 9.
People from the Reiger Park township protest service and housing issues in Boksburg, South Africa, on Thursday, March 9.
JOHN WESSELS/AFP/Getty Images
First responders work at the scene where a train hit a bus in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 7. Officials believe the bus became stuck on the elevated crossing before <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F08%2Fus%2Fbiloxi-mississippi-bus-train-crash-site-history%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the train hit,</a> killing four and injuring dozens, a police spokeswoman said.
First responders work at the scene where a train hit a bus in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 7. Officials believe the bus became stuck on the elevated crossing before the train hit, killing four and injuring dozens, a police spokeswoman said.
Gerald Herbert/AP
People run away from exploding fireworks during a San Juan de Dios celebration in Tultepec, Mexico, on Wednesday, March 8. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F02%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fweek-in-photos-0303%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See last week in 32 photos</a>
People run away from exploding fireworks during a San Juan de Dios celebration in Tultepec, Mexico, on Wednesday, March 8. See last week in 32 photos
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