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Week in Photos: August 2, 2014

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From a grim search for bodies in Gaza to a funeral for an Israeli soldier and boxers throwing punches in Glasgow, the most striking photos of the past seven days.

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Jorge, an immigrant from Mexico dressed as the Sesame Street character Elmo, rests in Times Square. Elmo and Cookie Monster have long delighted young viewers on the TV show, but the recent antics of New York street performers dressed as the beloved characters have drawn the ire...

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