The Week In Pictures: 31 December 2017 – 5 January 2018

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A demonstrator gives a flower to a riot police officer during a rally protest against Bolivia's government new health care policies in La Paz, Bolivia, January 4, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1DBB81D880
January 4, 2018: In a protest rally in Bolivia against the new healthcare policy, a protester gives a white flower to a riot police officer. Source: REUTERS/David Mercado

These powerful images selected from Pakistan and around the world summarize the week that was.

Dubai welcomes New Year 2018
31 December 2017: Dubai welcomed the New Year with a spectacular light show on New Year’s eve. Source: www.dubaiweek.ae
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1 January 2018: Michael Flynn, Former US National Security Adviser arrives at Federal Court in Washington D.C. to plead guilty for lying to the FBI regarding his ties with the Russian ambassador. Source: AP News

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3 January 2018: Ice takes over Chicago River as temperatures hit a record low in USA
3 January 2018: Ice takes over Chicago River as temperatures hit a record low in USA – a country whose President continues to deny the existence of global warming. Source: Getty Images
Children gather at a site damaged by airstrike in the syrian town of Misraba, on January 4, 2018. Source: Reuters/Bassam Khabieh
4 January 2018: Children gather at a site damaged by a devastating airstrike in the Syrian town of Misraba, Source: Reuters/Bassam Khabieh
A demonstrator gives a flower to a riot police officer during a rally protest against Bolivia's government new health care policies in La Paz, Bolivia, January 4, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1DBB81D880
January 4, 2018: In a protest rally in Bolivia against the new healthcare policy, a protester gives a white flower to a riot police officer. Source: REUTERS/David Mercado
Lead actors, Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman pose for the photographers at the premier of Lollywood's first box office release of the year, Parchi. Source: The Nation
4 January 2018: Lead actors, Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman pose for the photographers at the premier of Lollywood’s first box office release of the year, Parchi. Source: The Nation

Also Read: Wrap-up 2017: 12 Powerful Images From Around The Globe

Kane Williamson hits a century leading New Zealand to a win against Pakistan in the first ODI at Wellington. Source: ESPN Cricinfo
5 January 2018: Kane Williamson hits a century leading New Zealand to a win against Pakistan in the first ODI at Wellington. Source: ESPN Cricinfo
5 January 2018: Pakistan's most prolific chef, Zubaida Tariq, a.k.a Zubaida apa is laid to rest in Karachi.
5 January 2018: Pakistan’s most prolific chef, Zubaida Tariq, a.k.a Zubaida apa is laid to rest in Karachi. Source: SamaaTV

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