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Week of July 20-26, 2012

Celebrations began this week as the world's best athletes descended upon London, but those weren’t the only festivities around the world. See what else happened this week in photos.

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Week of July 13-19, 2012

From athletes preparing to give their al in London, to the opening of several new attractions around the world, here's what happened this week.

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July 6-12, 2012

While Londoners took a break from Olympic prep to compete in events of athletic ineptitude, Michigan kids rolled in mud and Sydney beachgoers hit the ice rink. Here’s what else happened worldwide.

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June 29-July 5, 2012

Competitions such as Wimbledon, the Tour de France and the Olympic trials were just a few of the many displays of strength that took place this week. Here’s what else happened around the world.

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June 22-28, 2012

From the Olympic trials to a famous dog’s retirement from show business, it was a week of athletic determination and cute animals. Here’s what happened this week around the world.

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June 15-21, 2012

From the Asian Beach Games in China to preparations for the Olympics in London, here's what happened this week around the world.

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June 8-14, 2012

Hockey, boxing, horseracing -- sports reigned supreme this week throughout the world. Find out what else happened over the last 7 days.

The Reebok CrossFit Fitness Championship in Birmingham, England

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June 1-7, 2012

From the kickoff of the Lingerie Football League tour in Australia to the E3 gaming conference in LA, here's what happened this week around the world.

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May 25-31, 2012

From the Fleet Week celebrations in New York City to Facebook opening offices in Dubai, Travel Channel looks at events that happened this week around the world.