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An Iconic Photograph of an Assassination Is the World Press Photo of the Year

But World Press Photo judges were heavily split in the final decision

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World Press Photo: Best Nature Images

The jury selected these images as the best in nature

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A New World Press Photo Contest Is Coming (Without All the Rules)

The new contest is part of the organization's expanding purview

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What Happened to the Little Girl in This Iconic Refugee Photo?

A photographer searches for the young refugee whose image he captured a year ago

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Deadline Approaching For Overhauled Ian Parry Scholarship

The renowned International competition rolls out a new $3,500 scholarship

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Photojournalism is Facing an Inequality Crisis

“Everyone thinks it is someone else’s problem, or that the problem will correct itself."

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12 Photographers Named For This Year's Joop Swart Masterclass

The masterclass will be held in Amsterdam later this year

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World Press Photo Finds Fewer Manipulated Entries in This Year's Photojournalism Contest

Yet issues around heavy post-processing remain

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Why Photojournalism Needs Diverse Storytelling Approaches

After the Associated Press withdrew the winning work of Daniel Ochoa de Olza, World Press Photo juror Anastasia Taylor-Lind argues for the use of found images in photojournalism

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Associated Press Withdraws Winning World Press Photo Entry

A new Third Prize winner in World Press Photo's People category has been selected

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Here's Why This is the Best Photo of the Year

"There was no doubt in our mind that this was the main story of 2015. And if we have the picture for it, we knew it should win."

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Photo of Refugee Family Wins World Press Photo of the Year

The photo shows a man handing over his baby as he crosses into Hungary

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Here Are the Best News Photos of the Year

Each year, World Press Photo selects the best photojournalism images produced over the previous 12 months.

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Here Are the Best Sports Photos of the Year

Each year, World Press Photo selects the best photojournalism images produced over the previous 12 months.

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Here Are the Best Wildlife Photos of the Year

Each year, World Press Photo selects the best photojournalism images produced over the previous 12 months.

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Each year, World Press Photo selects the best photojournalism images produced over the previous 12 months.

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