Around the World With the Week's Best Photos
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Winter definitely made itself known this week, with frigid temperatures hitting cities across America. Meanwhile, as the Hudson River was left covered in ice, across the pond, Prague saw unseasonably warm weather. Although temperatures seemed to dominate headlines, the week also saw special events in politics, sports, and fashion. The Duke of Cambridge went to, well, Cambridge to head back to school, Serena Williams celebrated a big win in Australia, and racers took to the Grand Canal for a tradition in Venice. See all that and more with the week's best pictures from around the world!
Big Win
Serena Williams celebrated after winning her finals match during the 2014 Brisbane International in Australia.
Kissy Face
Personal trainers kissed white whales during a show at the Harbin Pole Aquarium in China.
All Smiles
The HMS Illustrious and its 650-person crew arrived back on Portsmouth Harbour in England after a five-month trip to the Philippines, where they helped victims with typhoon relief. Petty Officer Andrew Boote was all smiles after returning and reuniting with his son Max.
Rosy Remembrance
In Tel Aviv, Israel, a man set flowers on a memorial left for LGBT Holocaust victims.
Royal Splash
Crown-clad swimmers braved chilly waters in Prague for the traditional Three Kings Swim in the Moldau River.
Row, Row Your Boat
A woman paddled her way through the flooded streets of Chertsey in Surrey, England, following heavy rainfall.
Piled Up
Catholics in Manila, Philippines, marched as part of an annual feast and celebration, rushing toward the Black Nazarene statue that's believed to have miraculous powers.
Speaking Out
Gov. Chris Christie spoke during a lengthy press conference in Trenton, NJ, to address the traffic-jam scandal.
Winter Surprise
Prague saw extrawarm weather, with cherry trees blossoming during an unseasonably warm day.