March 12-18, 2022

From a Pakistani bride's beautiful hands designed with henna and adorned with jewelry at her wedding ceremony in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Pakistan, to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's moving speech to the U.S. Congress by video pleading for support as his country is besieged by Russian forces, at the Capitol in Washington, to the Jewish community's global celebrations of Purim, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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President Joe Biden speaks at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

March 12-18, 2022

Participants take part in the closing ceremony at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP PhotoDita Alangkara)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the U.S. Congress by video to plead for support as his country is besieged by Russian forces, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the U.S. Congress by video to plead for support as his country is besieged by Russian forces, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

A firefighter walks outside a destroyed apartment building after a bombing in a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood. (AP PhotoVadim Ghirda)

A firefighter walks outside a destroyed apartment building after a bombing in a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood. (AP PhotoVadim Ghirda)

Ukrainian soldiers pay the last tribute to colonel Valeriy Gudz who was killed in a battle against the Russian invaders, in a cemetery in the town of Boryspil close to capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)

Ukrainian soldiers pay the last tribute to colonel Valeriy Gudz who was killed in a battle against the Russian invaders, in a cemetery in the town of Boryspil close to capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)

A volunteer of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces assists a woman to cross the street in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, during the Russian invasion. (AP PhotoAndrew Marienko)

A volunteer of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces assists a woman to cross the street in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, during the Russian invasion. (AP PhotoAndrew Marienko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at a concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022. (Sergei GuneyevSputnik Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at a concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022. (Sergei GuneyevSputnik Pool Photo via AP)

An MV-22 Osprey participates during a joint military helicopter borne operation drill between Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines at Higashi Fuji range in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEugene Hoshiko)

An MV-22 Osprey participates during a joint military helicopter borne operation drill between Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines at Higashi Fuji range in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEugene Hoshiko)

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Joel C RyanInvisionAP)

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Joel C RyanInvisionAP)

Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes celebrate the festival of Purim, at a synagogue in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. (AP PhotoOded Balilty)

Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes celebrate the festival of Purim, at a synagogue in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. (AP PhotoOded Balilty)

Juventus' Danilo, left, is tackled by Villarreal's Pau Torres during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Juventus and Villarreal at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni)

Juventus' Danilo, left, is tackled by Villarreal's Pau Torres during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Juventus and Villarreal at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni)

Iranian pop star Googoosh performs during a concert at the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Googoosh delivered old hits and songs from her new album to a packed stadium, just across the Persian Gulf from her home that had banned her from singing for 21 years and where authorities to this day continue to protest her performances. (AP PhotoEbrahim Noroozi)

Iranian pop star Googoosh performs during a concert at the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Googoosh delivered old hits and songs from her new album to a packed stadium, just across the Persian Gulf from her home that had banned her from singing for 21 years and where authorities to this day continue to protest her performances. (AP PhotoEbrahim Noroozi)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William laugh as Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money's head as they attend the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Aldershot, England. (Chris Jackson, Pool via AP)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William laugh as Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money's head as they attend the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Aldershot, England. (Chris Jackson, Pool via AP)

A professional surfer maneuvers on a wave in the Mediterranean Sea after competing in the first round of the Qualifying Series of the world Surf League event in Netanya, Israel, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoAriel Schalit)

A professional surfer maneuvers on a wave in the Mediterranean Sea after competing in the first round of the Qualifying Series of the world Surf League event in Netanya, Israel, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoAriel Schalit)

Rabbi Rafael Schaffer delivers a speech as Romania's Jewish community celebrates Purim at the Coral Temple synagogue in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Romanian Jews dedicated the Purim 5782 celebration to the Ukrainian people, praying for an end to war. (AP PhotoAndreea Alexandru)

Rabbi Rafael Schaffer delivers a speech as Romania's Jewish community celebrates Purim at the Coral Temple synagogue in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Romanian Jews dedicated the Purim 5782 celebration to the Ukrainian people, praying for an end to war. (AP PhotoAndreea Alexandru)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures to indicate that he is in good health during a religious talk at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Friday, March 18, 2022. The Tibetan leader made a public appearance after a gap of roughly two years. (AP PhotoAshwini Bhatia)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures to indicate that he is in good health during a religious talk at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Friday, March 18, 2022. The Tibetan leader made a public appearance after a gap of roughly two years. (AP PhotoAshwini Bhatia)

Thousands of supporters of Hungary's right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, gather in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The so-called "peace march" was a show of strength by Orban's supporters ahead of national elections scheduled for April 3, while a coalition of six opposition parties also held a rally in the capital. (AP PhotoAnna Szilagyi)

Thousands of supporters of Hungary's right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, gather in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The so-called "peace march" was a show of strength by Orban's supporters ahead of national elections scheduled for April 3, while a coalition of six opposition parties also held a rally in the capital. (AP PhotoAnna Szilagyi)

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President Joe Biden speaks at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

President Joe Biden speaks at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

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Participants take part in the closing ceremony at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP PhotoDita Alangkara)

Participants take part in the closing ceremony at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP PhotoDita Alangkara)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the U.S. Congress by video to plead for support as his country is besieged by Russian forces, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the U.S. Congress by video to plead for support as his country is besieged by Russian forces, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

A firefighter walks outside a destroyed apartment building after a bombing in a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood. (AP PhotoVadim Ghirda)

A firefighter walks outside a destroyed apartment building after a bombing in a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood. (AP PhotoVadim Ghirda)

Ukrainian soldiers pay the last tribute to colonel Valeriy Gudz who was killed in a battle against the Russian invaders, in a cemetery in the town of Boryspil close to capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)

Ukrainian soldiers pay the last tribute to colonel Valeriy Gudz who was killed in a battle against the Russian invaders, in a cemetery in the town of Boryspil close to capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)

A volunteer of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces assists a woman to cross the street in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, during the Russian invasion. (AP PhotoAndrew Marienko)

A volunteer of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces assists a woman to cross the street in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, during the Russian invasion. (AP PhotoAndrew Marienko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at a concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022. (Sergei GuneyevSputnik Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at a concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022. (Sergei GuneyevSputnik Pool Photo via AP)

An MV-22 Osprey participates during a joint military helicopter borne operation drill between Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines at Higashi Fuji range in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEugene Hoshiko)

An MV-22 Osprey participates during a joint military helicopter borne operation drill between Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines at Higashi Fuji range in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoEugene Hoshiko)

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Joel C RyanInvisionAP)

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Joel C RyanInvisionAP)

Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes celebrate the festival of Purim, at a synagogue in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. (AP PhotoOded Balilty)

Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes celebrate the festival of Purim, at a synagogue in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. (AP PhotoOded Balilty)

Juventus' Danilo, left, is tackled by Villarreal's Pau Torres during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Juventus and Villarreal at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni)

Juventus' Danilo, left, is tackled by Villarreal's Pau Torres during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Juventus and Villarreal at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni)

Iranian pop star Googoosh performs during a concert at the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Googoosh delivered old hits and songs from her new album to a packed stadium, just across the Persian Gulf from her home that had banned her from singing for 21 years and where authorities to this day continue to protest her performances. (AP PhotoEbrahim Noroozi)

Iranian pop star Googoosh performs during a concert at the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Googoosh delivered old hits and songs from her new album to a packed stadium, just across the Persian Gulf from her home that had banned her from singing for 21 years and where authorities to this day continue to protest her performances. (AP PhotoEbrahim Noroozi)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William laugh as Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money's head as they attend the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Aldershot, England. (Chris Jackson, Pool via AP)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William laugh as Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money's head as they attend the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Aldershot, England. (Chris Jackson, Pool via AP)

A professional surfer maneuvers on a wave in the Mediterranean Sea after competing in the first round of the Qualifying Series of the world Surf League event in Netanya, Israel, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoAriel Schalit)

A professional surfer maneuvers on a wave in the Mediterranean Sea after competing in the first round of the Qualifying Series of the world Surf League event in Netanya, Israel, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP PhotoAriel Schalit)

Rabbi Rafael Schaffer delivers a speech as Romania's Jewish community celebrates Purim at the Coral Temple synagogue in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Romanian Jews dedicated the Purim 5782 celebration to the Ukrainian people, praying for an end to war. (AP PhotoAndreea Alexandru)

Rabbi Rafael Schaffer delivers a speech as Romania's Jewish community celebrates Purim at the Coral Temple synagogue in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Romanian Jews dedicated the Purim 5782 celebration to the Ukrainian people, praying for an end to war. (AP PhotoAndreea Alexandru)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures to indicate that he is in good health during a religious talk at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Friday, March 18, 2022. The Tibetan leader made a public appearance after a gap of roughly two years. (AP PhotoAshwini Bhatia)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures to indicate that he is in good health during a religious talk at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Friday, March 18, 2022. The Tibetan leader made a public appearance after a gap of roughly two years. (AP PhotoAshwini Bhatia)

Thousands of supporters of Hungary's right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, gather in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The so-called "peace march" was a show of strength by Orban's supporters ahead of national elections scheduled for April 3, while a coalition of six opposition parties also held a rally in the capital. (AP PhotoAnna Szilagyi)

Thousands of supporters of Hungary's right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, gather in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The so-called "peace march" was a show of strength by Orban's supporters ahead of national elections scheduled for April 3, while a coalition of six opposition parties also held a rally in the capital. (AP PhotoAnna Szilagyi)