The world last week in photos

(Baonghean.vn) - Let's review the most noteworthy events that took place over the past 7 days (March 23-29) with Baonghean.vn.

1. Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has passed away.

After a lengthy hospitalization for pneumonia, former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the most influential figure in Singapore's history, passed away earlier this week at the age of 91.

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, has passed away, leaving behind an indescribable sense of loss for the people of the Lion City.

Immediately after Mr. Ly's death, many Singaporean social media sites reported on the event and shared photos to commemorate him - Today Online

He was respected and loved by all Singaporeans because he was seen as the nation's founder, leading the country to independence and separation from Malaysia.

Many Singaporeans braved the rain to see him one last time.Strait Times.

The crowd braved the rain on Fullerton Bridge. The rain was nothing compared to their tears for the great leader. - Strait Times.

Lee Kuan Yew was also admired by many people around the world, including numerous heads of state. At his funeral, many high-ranking foreign leaders were present to say their farewells.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was also present at the funeral.

2. German plane crashes in the Alps, all 150 people on board killed.

2015 saw another horrific plane crash. This was the crash of Germanwings flight 9525, which plunged into the Alps, killing all 150 passengers and crew. However, what is particularly noteworthy is that the co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, deliberately crashed into the mountains in a suicide attempt.

Debris from the plane was left behind. Rescue efforts were launched quickly. Sadly, no one survived. -AFP

Meanwhile, the investigation focused on one individual, co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, with findings suggesting that Lubitz deliberately took control of the cockpit and then deliberately crashed the plane into a mountainside in an act of suicide. Many psychologists are now involved, trying to determine whether Lubitz's actions stemmed from resentment or a deliberate act of revenge.

Andreas Lubitz, co-pilot of the flight.

Because of one man's extremism, 150 others lost their lives. Sadly, none of their bodies were recovered intact. -AP

Investigations are still underway, and this man will undoubtedly be remembered as a stain on aviation history - BBC.

3. The US begins taking action in the fight against IS.

Over the past week, one of the most anticipated countries in the campaign to eliminate IS, the United States, has taken certain actions. First, they dropped 60,000 leaflets over Raqqa, the IS stronghold in Syria, with the aim of encouraging militants to defect from the terrorist group. The caption above the image reads "Daesh Recruitment Office," the Arabic name for IS, conveying the message that anyone who joins the terrorist group will suffer a painful death.

American leaflets dropped over the city of Raqqa - Telegraph

Not only did the US Air Force drop leaflets, but it also conducted airstrikes on the city of Tikrit to help the Iraqi army retake it. The raid took place on March 25th.

The US Air Force has joined the operation....-Reuters

In another development, Saudi Arabia, along with 10 other countries, has focused its attacks on ISIS forces in Yemen after reports that ISIS had captured the country's Minister of Defense and was offering a reward for the capture of Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

Many countries could no longer tolerate IS and decided to attack - Reuters

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