Political Picures of the Week, May 18-25

TIME's photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.

Memorial Day Tributes Around the World

From Arlington to Afghanistan, troops and their families paid homage to America's fallen soldiers

Pictures of the Week

The best pictures of the week from the news and our exclusive assignments

Tall Ships Sail into New York City for Fleet Week

New York City is awash with sailors of all ranks and nationalities as the Big Apple celebrates Fleet Week. The parade of seafaring vessels is celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Egypt's Presidential Elections: Free and a Free-for-All

The country takes on its next big democratic test with a presidential vote starring 13 candidates spanning the political spectrum.

At NATO Summit in Chicago, Police Clash with Protesters

As NATO's largest ever summit gets under way in Chicago, thousands of anti-NATO, anti-war protesters marched against the world's biggest military alliance.

Solar Eclipse Dazzles Spectators Around the Earth

Millions looked skyward Sunday to gaze upon the spectacular light show known as the annular solar eclipse, where the moon passes in front of the sun, leaving only a bright ring of light. Missed it? You can catch the next showing in 2023.

Battleland Diary, May 11–18

TIME's photo editors bring you the best pictures from the front lines and home

Political Pictures of the Week, May 11–18

TIME's photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond

The Best Fashion Moments from the 2012 Cannes Film Festival

With the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival underway, the red carpet has been filled with celebrities dressed to impress. TIME looks at the top fashion moments from the festival so far.

Michelle Obama's Fashion Moments

From her arm-baring dresses to her colorful cardigans, a look at the First Lady's groundbreaking style

By Feifei Sun and Yumi Goto

Palestinians Mark Their Day of "Catastrophe"

Protesters challenge Israeli troops in the West Bank, while commemorating the Nakba, or “day of catastrophe” in Arabic, when Israel declared its statehood in 1948

The New Castles of Spain: Victims of the Euro Crisis

How a debt-fueled building boom has littered the country with expensive white elephants

Francois Hollande Sworn in as President of France

The new French leader braves the rain to greet supporters

Sister Style: Pippa Middleton's Most Fashionable Moments

Wearing everything from an Alexander McQueen gown to a paper party dress, Kate's younger sister has become a style icon in her own right

Photos: Gay Rights, from Stonewall to Prop 8 and Beyond

From Stonewall to Presidential Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage

Political Pictures of the Week, May 5-11

TIME's photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.

Battleland Diary, May 5-11

TIME's photo editors bring you the best pictures from the front lines and home.

Photos: Michelle Obama on the Campaign Trail

The First Lady has been hard at work from Berkeley to Bethesda drumming up support for her "Let's Move" exercise initiative, as well as her husband's re-election campaign. TIME's photo editors bring you her best moments from the trail.

Kate Middleton's First Year as a Princess

From schoolgirl to the Duchess, a look at her changing style

Syria's Year of Chaos: Photos of a Slow-Motion Civil War

Greece Lights Olympic Torch

The flame that lights the Olympic torch all the way to London begins on the site of the first Games, in front of the 2,600-year-old Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece

Twin Blasts Kill More Than 50 in Damascus

According to state television, two bombs exploded in the Syrian capital of Damascus on May 10, killing more than 50 people and injuring some 372 people

Michelle Obama on the Campaign Trail

The First Lady has been hard at work from Berkeley to Bethesda drumming up support for her "Let's Move" exercise initiative, as well as her husband's re-election campaign. TIME's photo editors bring you her best moments from the trail.

What's that on Your Head?

Photos of the Weirdest Hats at the Kentucky Derby

The Rich History of Mitt Romney

The former Massachusetts governor and runner-up for the 2008 Republican presidential ticket is poised to seize his party's 2012 nomination for the White House. TIME looks at his vibrant family life, business career and political trials.