The world last week in photos

(Baonghean.vn) - Let's review the most outstanding international events of the past 7 days with Baonghean.vn.

1. Russia holds a military parade to commemorate Victory Day.

A solemn parade commemorating the 71st anniversary of Victory Day over Nazism took place in Red Square in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, on May 9th, paying tribute to the 27 million Soviet citizens who fell in the Great Patriotic War, liberating Europe from Nazi yoke and ushering in an era of peace for humanity.

Russian soldiers at the Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9. Photo: Reuters.

Ten thousand soldiers, along with hundreds of tanks, armored vehicles, and various types of military aircraft, were mobilized to participate in the parade, showcasing Russia's military might.

2. North Korea celebrates the success of its party congress.

Concluding its first party congress in 36 years, North Korea held a spectacular show with dazzling synchronized performances and fireworks illuminating Pyongyang on the night of May 10th.

Spectacular fireworks illuminated the night sky in Pyongyang on May 10th, celebrating the success of the North Korean Party Congress. Photo: Reuters.

The four-day congress was a symbolically important event, providing an opportunity for Kim Jong-un to consolidate his power. The North Korean leader also declared that he would only use nuclear weapons when national sovereignty was threatened.

3. New developments in the US election

A Reuters poll suggests the US presidential election will be a close contest between Clinton and Trump. Photo: Reuters.

Real estate mogul Donald Trump is closely trailing former First Lady Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. In the latest Reuters poll released on May 11th, 41% of voters supported Clinton for president, while Trump received 40%.

4. The Brazilian president is impeached.

The Brazilian Senate has voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office and impeach her, paving the way for the formation of a new government in Latin America's largest economy. Along with her removal from office, Rousseff will face impeachment proceedings before the Brazilian Senate in a process that could last 180 days. Following the impeachment process, she could be permanently removed from office.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been removed from office and will face impeachment before the Senate. Photo: Reuters.

On May 12th, Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer officially became the acting president.

5. Russia revolts as the US activates its missile shield.

The United States launched an $800 million missile shield in Romania on May 12, considering it particularly important for protecting the security of the US and Europe.

U.S. soldiers parade before the activation of a missile defense system in Romania. Photo: AP.

Meanwhile, Russia claims that the shield recently deployed by the US is aimed at Russia's nuclear arsenal.

6. Concerns about the Zika virus in many countries.

On May 13, health officials in the US territory of Puerto Rico announced the discovery of the first case of a fetus with microcephaly caused by the mother's Zika virus infection.

The US has identified the first fetus with microcephaly linked to Zika. Photo: usatoday.

On the same day, Singapore's Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency announced that the country had recorded its first case of Zika infection – a virus that is spreading rapidly in dozens of countries and territories.

Phu Binh

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