This week in pictures: Philippines volcano, Lebanese protests, and Trump's impeachment trial

A resident clears volcanic ash from his roof in Laurel, Batangas province, the southern Philippines on Tuesday, 14 January, 2020 - Copyright Aaron Favila/AP Photo- Aaron Favila

By Natalia Liubchenkova

Published on 17/01/2020 - 17:25•Updated 18:32

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This week in pictures: Heavy volcanic ash covered villages in the Philippines and the world's biggest annual human migration has started.

Heavy volcanic ash covered villages in the Philippines, a naked protest was held in Spain, the world's biggest annual human migration has started to China. Here's our selection of the best pictures from this week's news.

Lebanon's 'week of wrath' protests

Lebanese protesters blocked major highways on Tuesday in what they said would be a "week of wrath" demanding an end to a months-long political vacuum. Multiple journalists were injured on Wednesday.

Villages covered in ash after a huge volcanic eruption

Villages in the Philippines were covered by a thick layer of ash after a volcanic eruption last Sunday.

Donald Trump's impeachment trial begins

The US House of Representatives voted to send impeachment charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate. Impeachment managers, appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, walked the charges to the Senate which will hold the US president's trial.

Strikes continue in France despite government climbdown

France's crippling transport strike dragged into its 40th day on Monday despite the government's offer to temporarily scrap the most contested measure of the pension reform plans.

Is the end in sight?

Syria suffering

Almost two dozen people were reportedly killed after airstrikes hit the outskirts of rebel-held Idlib, Syria.

Japan marks quarter of a century since devastating earthquake

Japan marked the 25th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people and destroyed much of Kobe, Japan's western city.

Activists bare all to make their point

A naked protest was staged in Madrid calling for a ban on leather and fur in clothes.

World's biggest human migration in China

In the 40 days period starting on 10 January, Chinese people come home to celebrate the Lunar New Year making around 3 billion journeys which is considered to be world's biggest human migration.