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May 18-24, 2012

A solar eclipse strikes the world with awe, the world’s tallest broadcasting tower opens to the public and the Olympic flame arrives in the UK.

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May 11-17, 2012

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue, stars walk the red carpet at Cannes and the Olympic flame makes its way through Greece.

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May 4-10, 2012

Horses race in the 138th Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated around the world, and chihuahuas parade around Kansas City, MO.

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April 27-May 3, 2012

Queen Elizabeth II tours England as part of the Diamond Jubilee, musicians perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and One World Trade Center becomes NYC's tallest building.

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April 20-26, 2012

Giant puppets perform on the streets of Liverpool, the Enterprise space shuttle prepares for its final flight, athletes compete in Olympic trials and more.

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April 13-19, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery has its final flight, runners compete in the Boston Marathon, and celebrations mark the 100-day countdown to the start of the 2012 London Olympics.

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April 6-12, 2012

Easter is celebrated around the world, a man walks across Australia in a stormtrooper costume, Bubba Watson wins the masters, and more.

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March 30-April 5, 2012

The world’s most iconic landmarks go dark for Earth Hour, penitents celebrate Easter, Kentcuky wins the NCAA championship, and much more.

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March 23-29, 2012

This Week in Photos includes the opening of the Titanic Belfast Experience in Ireland, the start of the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup in Australia and Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Cuba.

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March 16-22, 2012

For This Week in Photos we highlight a Guinness World Record attempt for longest wedding dress train, St. Patrick's Day, Cherry Blossom trees blooming in DC and more.