Week in pictures: 5 - 11 February 2022 - BBC News

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A member of the Ukrainian Military Forces stands guard at the destroyed industrial zone in the town of Avdiivka on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists on 9 February 2022
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A member of the Ukrainian Military Forces stands guard at the destroyed industrial zone in the town of Avdiivka on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden called on all American citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action.

French President Emmanuel Macron (right) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 7 February 2022
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French President Emmanuel Macron (right) meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks in an effort to find common ground on Ukraine and NATO. The meeting was socially distanced after Mr Macron refused a Russian Covid test beforehand, with reports that the French President feared the Russians would get hold of his DNA.

Protestors sit at a blockade at the foot of Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on 10 February 2020
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Protestors sit at a blockade at the foot of Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, sealing off the flow of commercial traffic over the bridge into Canada from Detroit. Truckers have blocked the bridge in protest against Covid restrictions. US officials have urged Canada's government to use its federal powers to end the blockade.

The monastery of San Salvador de la Vedella, in Cercs, Catalonia, seen on 10 February 2022
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The monastery of San Salvador de la Vedella, in Cercs, Catalonia. Normally only accessible by boat in the Pantà de la Baells reservoir, the monastery can now be visited by foot, due to low water levels.

Actor Heike Makatsch poses as she arrives for the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on 10 February
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Actor Heike Makatsch arrives for the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany.

Rose petals are showered on a sadhu (Hindu holy man) in Allahabad, India, on 5 February 2022
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Rose petals are showered on a sadhu (Hindu holy man) as he performs a ritual during the month-long annual Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), India.

Philippines vice president Leni Robredo waves to her supporters as she starts her campaign for presidential candidacy in Naga, Luzon, on 8 February 2022
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Philippines vice-president Leni Robredo waves to her supporters as she starts her campaign for presidential candidacy in Naga, Luzon, ahead of elections on 9 May. Mrs Robredo, a former lawyer and human rights advocate, wears pink, her campaign colour, and is calling for a "pink revolution" to restore family values and the rule of law.

An old American car drives past waves from strong winds along Malecon seafront in Havana, Cuba, on 9 February 2022
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A vintage American car drives past waves from strong winds along Malecon seafront in Havana, Cuba.

A worker puts the final touches on a sculpture made with lemons and oranges named The Beijing Opera during the 88th Lemon Festival in Menton, France, on 10 February 2022
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A worker puts the final touches to a sculpture made with lemons and oranges - named The Beijing Opera - during the 88th Lemon Festival in Menton, France.

Emiratis ride their horses during sunset in Abu Dhabi on 8 February 2022
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Emiratis ride their horses during sunset in Abu Dhabi.