15 of the world's most notable events of 2017 in photos.

(Baonghean.vn) - As 2017 draws to a close, let's look back at a year full of world events through the impressive images below.

1. The inauguration of US President Donald Trump

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States took place on January 20, 2017. In his inaugural address, which lasted only about 20 minutes, Trump promised to "put America first" and offered hope for big dreams. (Photo: Reuters)

2. Fleeing war in Africa and the Middle East

The desire to escape poverty, change their lives, or flee war is the reason why hundreds of thousands of people from Africa and the Middle East have risked their lives crossing the sea to Europe in recent years. In the photo: Migrants reach out to a rescue ship after their rubber boat capsized on January 14th in the Mediterranean Sea, about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Libya. Photo: Reuters.

3. Troubles surrounding Trump's anti-immigration executive order.

After numerous revisions and blocking attempts, President Trump's executive order banning citizens from eight countries from entering the US was upheld by the Supreme Court in early December. Opponents argued the ban targeted Muslims and violated the US Constitution, while the Trump administration claimed it was necessary to protect national security. (Image caption: Yemeni Americans protesting Trump's immigration ban. Photo: Reuters)

4. The meeting between the Russian and American leaders at the G20 Summit.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin held a bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. Beyond the inherent historical importance of the relationship between the US and Russian leaders, the relationship between Trump and Putin is particularly significant. Their face-to-face meeting attracted considerable international attention. They are the leaders of two superpowers, the US and Russia, countries with a long and complex history, and whose bilateral relationship is considered one of the worst since the Cold War. (Photo: Reuters)

5. The tearful escape journey of the Rohingya people

The Myanmar military is accused of oppressing the Rohingya – a Muslim ethnic minority in Rakhine State – leading to hundreds of thousands fleeing across the border to Bangladesh. In the photo: A photographer uses his own hands to save a Rohingya Muslim attempting to cross the Naf River at the Myanmar-Bangladesh border in Palong Khali, near Cox's Bazar, on November 1. Photo: Reuters

6. The war on drugs in the Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, with a death toll reportedly in the tens of thousands, has been heavily criticized by Western media, despite reports indicating widespread popular support. In the photo: Children run past the body of a man killed by Manila police on suspicion of drug trafficking. Photo: AFP.

7. The event of Catalonia declaring independence.

Catalonia's declaration of independence also reflects a difficult and divided period in Europe and the European Union (EU) in particular, and signals the alarming spread of nationalism. (Image caption: Students protest in Barcelona, ​​Spain, in support of Catalonia's independence referendum, September 28, 2017. Photo: Reuters)

8. The horrific massacre in Las Vegas, USA

On October 1st, Stephen Paddock, 64, carried out the deadliest mass shooting in US history, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500. The incident once again sparked debate about gun ownership laws in the US. Authorities have yet to determine the perpetrator's motive. (Image caption: Concertgoers in Las Vegas take cover behind a barrier during the shooting on the evening of October 1st in the US. Photo: Getty.)

9. The devastating war in Syria

More than three years after IS established its empire, approximately 100,000 Iraqis have been killed and millions displaced. Iraq declared the complete liberation of IS-held areas at the end of November, marking the collapse of the organization in Iraq. In the photo: A father carries his daughter, weeping amidst the devastation on one side of Mosul, Iraq, on March 4th, where fighting recently took place between the Iraqi coalition and the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). Photo: Reuters

10. The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in the United States

The photograph became a symbol of humanity's struggle against the destructive power of Hurricane Harvey, the strongest hurricane to hit the US in 12 years, causing extensive economic damage and claiming the lives of at least 33 people. In the photo: A 13-month-old boy sleeps soundly in his mother's arms; a Vietnamese-American woman is carried through floodwaters in Houston on August 28th by a US special forces officer. Photo: AP.

11. Devastating earthquake in Mexico

The earthquake killed at least 224 people, toppled dozens of buildings, damaged gas pipelines, and caused fires throughout Mexico City and other towns in central Mexico. It was Mexico's deadliest earthquake since 1985, when thousands died. The latest earthquake comes less than two weeks after a powerful 8.1 magnitude strike in the south killed 90 people. (Photo: CNN)

12. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

In 2017, North Korea conducted one nuclear bomb test and more than 20 missile launches. Pyongyang claimed to have nearly completed its nuclear weapons program and that its military power was almost "on par" with Washington's. Never before have tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated as much as this year, and never before have concerns about military conflict and war been so great. In the photo: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervises the launch of the Hwasong-12 long-range ballistic missile on September 16. Photo: KCNA.

13. The Zimbabwe coup

The coup in Zimbabwe began late on November 14, forcing Mugabe to resign after being placed under house arrest by the military. The reason is believed to be Mugabe's dismissal of then-Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa to pave the way for his wife, Grace, to take power. In the photo: A Zimbabwean soldier celebrates with citizens after former President Robert Mugabe announced his resignation, ending the dictatorship that had plagued Zimbabwe for 37 years. Photo: AFP

14. The catastrophic wildfires in California, USA

The devastating wildfires in California have killed at least 21 people and forced more than 25,000 to evacuate, becoming the deadliest wildfire disaster in 26 years. Pictured: A section of Santa Rosa, California, after the devastating firestorm in October. Following the fires, many cities in northern California are left in ruins. Photo: AFP

15. Tensions escalate in Jerusalem.

On December 6th, US President Donald Trump officially declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced plans to move the US embassy there. Following this announcement, Israel expressed gratitude, while the Palestinians reacted with anger. The photo shows clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters in the Old City of Jerusalem after President Donald Trump's declaration. (Photo: Reuters)

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