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Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most infamous and reviled sites in Europe, hosted the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis himself. Pope Francis visited the concentration camp on Friday during his visit to Poland. The leader of Catholicism came to Poland to celebrate World Youth Day and chose to devote Friday to commemorate suffering. The Pope sat in silent contemplation and prayer upon arrival at a site where some of most tragic human suffering of modern European history happened.
The leaders of the 27 member states of the European Union, together with the prime ministers of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein and several representatives of the European institutions, pose for a photo to mark the 30th anniversary of the European Economic Area (EEA). The ceremony took place on the second day of a European summit devoted largely to EU support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. IMAGES
EU heads of state -- including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Dutch PM Mark Rutte, Hungarian PM Viktor Organ and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell -- arrive at the European Council for the second day of the summit. On the agenda: migration and relations with China. IMAGES
On the occasion of Ukraine's independence day, and in the context of war, the colours of the Ukrainian flag are projected on the façade of the European Parliament in Brussels. IMAGES
Kabul, Aug 18 (EFE/EPA).- The United States government said Tuesday that the heartbreaking scenes of chaos at the airport in Kabul were inevitable and announced that an agreement has been reached with the Taliban to ensure the safe passage of civilians who want to leave Afghanistan. (Camera: STRINGER)SHOT LIST: KABUL'S GREEN ZONE, CREATED IN 2001 AFTER THE FALL OF THE TALIBANS.
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