Pictures of the Week: June 29 – July 5
From South Sudan's refugee crisis and Spain's historic Euro 2012 win to the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team trials and a polar bear cub's piggyback, TIME’s photo department presents the best images of the week.
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Closeup »
The best pictures of the week from the news and our exclusive assignments. -
In Progress »
An exclusive look at new work from around the world. -
Man on the Wire »
Our own photo editors take a closer look at the latest news photos you might not have seen. -
Olympics »
Coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games from London and around the world. -
Out There »
The latest news on exhibits, books, and innovative uses of images shaping our visual culture. -
Photo Essay »
The latest photo stories and multimedia projects from TIME's contributors. -
Profile »
In depth interviews with leading image makers. -
The Backstory »
The stories behind the image from subjects and photographers. -
Toolbox »
Exploring cutting-edge technology in photography and video. -
365 »
A look back at the year, one picture a day.
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Read More About: The Stone Throwers of Palestine
Israeli photographer Oded Balilty's portraits offer a unique take on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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From LIFE.com
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Anne Frank's Friends: The Girls Who Lived
On the 70th anniversary of Anne Frank's family going into hiding, LIFE commemorates a young girl's unconquerable spirit — and the lives of the friends (above, with Anne in 1937) who survived.
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TIME.com Photos
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Inside Syria's Slow-Motion Civil War
But a year of violence - largely wrought by the Assad regime - has led to what is for all intents and purposes a civil war, one that has likely fissured the country along sectarian lines. -
Athletes Prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games
From the qualifying trials to the opening ceremony, TIME rounds up photos of the world's best athletes preparing for the 2012 Games in London -
Wind, Heat Hamper Colorado Wildfire Fight
With more than a half dozen wildfires burning across the state, Colorado is facing its worst wildfire season in over a decade. -
50 Years of Algerian Independence: Scenes from a 20th Century War
July 5 marks the 50th anniversary of Algeria's independence from France. The bitter, eight-year-long war paved the way for Algerian freedom is immortalized in literature and film and its legacy looms large.
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