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The week in photos

Some of the week’s biggest stories in pictures.

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NEW ZEALAND WAS struck by tragedy this week, after another violent explosion in the Pike River Coal mine destroyed any hope of survival for the 29 men stuck inside.

In Ireland, the Green Party surprised everyone – including their coalition partners – by calling for a general election in January; the government revealed the country’s four year plan; and a snack food company opened a €8.5 million, 55-acre attraction in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

This is the week that was, in pictures:

The week in photos
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  • Greens call for January election

    Daisy Gogarty, 18-months, left, in the arms of her father Green Party TD Paul Gogarty with other members of the Green Party, as John Gormley, Green Party leader and Environment Minister speaks during a press conference at Leinster House. The Green Party stunned Cowen and his Fianna Fail party by announcing Monday they want parliament dissolved in January for an early election. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

  • Ireland's 24-hours of turmoil

    Aengus Ó Snodaigh is held back by a motorbike police at the gates at government buildings. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

  • Noel Dempsey's office vandalised

    A glazier works on the damage to Fianna Fail Transport Minister Noel Dempsey TD's constituency office in Trim, Meath. Windows were smashed and the word 'Traitors' was sprayed on it overnight.

  • Cut, cut, cut: The four year plan is revealed

    The government reveals the country's four year plan. Image: Lisa Sorensen via Flickr

  • New Zealand Mine Explosion

    Family members of the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River coal mine react after hearing news of a second explosion in the mine, five days after the first explosion in Greymouth, New Zealand. A massive explosion deep inside the coal mine Wednesday erased hopes of rescuing 29 miners caught underground by a similar blast five days ago. The prime minister declared it a national tragedy. (AP Photo/New Zealand herald, Mark Mitchell)

  • London student demonstration

    More than a dozen people were arrested in London this week as after student protesters clashed with police .

  • Paintgate councillor charged

    The Dublin City councillor who attacked Mary Harney with a bottle of red paint at the start of this month has been charged. Councillor Louise Minihan has been charged with assault on the minister, criminal damage and a breach of the peace.

  • Newcastle West murder victims laid to rest

    The funeral of Sarah Hines (25), her son Reece (3), and her baby daughter Amy (5 months) took place this week. All three had been fatally stabbed last week, along with family friend Alicia Brough (20). The remains of all three were placed in the same coffin. Image: Ognjen Odobasic via Flickr

  • Ein Volk...

    British member of the European Parliament Godfrey Bloom talks with UKIP party chief Nigel Farage, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Bloom was expelled from the European Parliament chamber Wednesday for calling German Socialist MEP Martin Schulz an "undemocratic fascist", and interrupting his speeech by calling out, in German, the infamous Nazi slogan, "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Fuhrer" - One People, One Nation, One Leader. (AP Photo/Christian Lutz)

  • Ireland gets thrown a lifebelt...

    Ireland began discussions about receiving financial aid from the IMF and Europe. Image: Andy Wright via Flickr

  • Man Tax

    The IMF has controversially suggested a 5 per cent tax cut for women – a move which it believes could increase GDP by 1.75 per cent when combined with better childcare. Image: Paul Hocksenar via Flickr

  • Koreas Clash

    South Korean veterans salute in front of the altar during a memorial service for South Korean marines who were killed in North Korea's bombardment, at a military hospital in Seongnam, South Korea. (AP Photo/Korea Pool)

  • Tayto Park

    One of Ireland’s best-known snacks has opened its own dedicated theme park:Tayto Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath

  • Golden Ticket

    Kate and William will hold a raffle to allow 100 commoners to attend their wedding. We really are too kind...

  • "Rein her in"

    Joan Burton is not amused at Brian Cowen asking party leader Eamon Gilmore to “rein her in”.

  • When Vlad met Leo

    Vladimir Putin calls US actor Leonardo Di Caprio a "real man" after his efforts to travel to Russia for a concert dedicated to tiger conservation. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Pool)
  • Daisy Gogarty, 18-months, left, in the arms of her father Green Party TD Paul Gogarty with other members of the Green Party, as John Gormley, Green Party leader and Environment Minister speaks during a press conference at Leinster House. The Green Party stunned Cowen and his Fianna Fail party by announcing Monday they want parliament dissolved in January for an early election. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
  • Aengus Ó Snodaigh is held back by a motorbike police at the gates at government buildings. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
  • A glazier works on the damage to Fianna Fail Transport Minister Noel Dempsey TD's constituency office in Trim, Meath. Windows were smashed and the word 'Traitors' was sprayed on it overnight.
  • The government reveals the country's four year plan. Image: Lisa Sorensen via Flickr
  • Family members of the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River coal mine react after hearing news of a second explosion in the mine, five days after the first explosion in Greymouth, New Zealand. A massive explosion deep inside the coal mine Wednesday erased hopes of rescuing 29 miners caught underground by a similar blast five days ago. The prime minister declared it a national tragedy. (AP Photo/New Zealand herald, Mark Mitchell)
  • More than a dozen people were arrested in London this week as after student protesters clashed with police .
  • The Dublin City councillor who attacked Mary Harney with a bottle of red paint at the start of this month has been charged. Councillor Louise Minihan has been charged with assault on the minister, criminal damage and a breach of the peace.
  • The funeral of Sarah Hines (25), her son Reece (3), and her baby daughter Amy (5 months) took place this week. All three had been fatally stabbed last week, along with family friend Alicia Brough (20). The remains of all three were placed in the same coffin. Image: Ognjen Odobasic via Flickr
  • British member of the European Parliament Godfrey Bloom talks with UKIP party chief Nigel Farage, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Bloom was expelled from the European Parliament chamber Wednesday for calling German Socialist MEP Martin Schulz an
  • Ireland began discussions about receiving financial aid from the IMF and Europe. Image: Andy Wright via Flickr
  • The IMF has controversially suggested a 5 per cent tax cut for women – a move which it believes could increase GDP by 1.75 per cent when combined with better childcare. Image: Paul Hocksenar via Flickr
  • South Korean veterans salute in front of the altar during a memorial service for South Korean marines who were killed in North Korea's bombardment, at a military hospital in Seongnam, South Korea. (AP Photo/Korea Pool)
  • One of Ireland’s best-known snacks has opened its own dedicated theme park:Tayto Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath
  • Kate and William will hold a raffle to allow 100 commoners to attend their wedding. We really are too kind...
  • Joan Burton is not amused at Brian Cowen asking party leader Eamon Gilmore to “rein her in”.
  • Vladimir Putin calls US actor Leonardo Di Caprio a

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