Photos of the week: 10/23 - 10/30

This past week in news saw a severe earthquake that rocked the Middle East, severe weather due to Hurricane Patricia in the Pacific, and voters pouring out for elections from Haiti to Ukraine and beyond. Click through the slideshow above to see the best photos from these stories and more, and be sure to check back next weekend for our selection of the best photography from the next seven days.

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