Pictures of the Week: May 11 – May 18

Stefan Wermuth—Reuters
Stefan Wermuth—Reuters
May 14, 2012. The Dalai Lama (C) leaves after being awarded the Templeton Prize during his first visit to St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

From violence in Colombia and a huge fire in Manila to soccer championships across Europe and the presidential handover ceremony in France, TIME’s photo department presents the best images of the week.

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