The World in Photos This Week

Israel strikes back at Gaza, China picks a new leader, and Southeast Asia readies itself for Obama's visit.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

After 24 hours of Israeli air strikes, the death toll in Gaza rose to 19 as militants fired more than 380 rockets at Israel, killing three people. Above, Israelis prepare to spend the night in a bomb shelter in the southern Israeli city of Beersheva on Nov. 15. 

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