Photos of the week: 4/14 - 4/21

Politics took center stage this week around the globe. The world was given a rare glimpse into North Korea, while President Trump hosted the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll and honored the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Defense Secretary James Mattis traveled to Egypt, and the citizens of Turkey voted in a historical constitutional referendum.

In France, a police officer was killed in a shooting on the Champs Elysees. The shooter reportedly had ties to the Islamic State.

In many countries, the holidays of Passover and Easter were commemorated during one of the holiest weeks of the year.

Click through the slideshow above to see photos from all of these stories and more, and be sure to check back next weekend for our selection of the best photography from the coming days.

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