Week in pictures: 4 - 10 September 2021 - BBC News

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A man walks past a burning barricade blocking access to Cetinje, Montenegro, during a protest against the inauguration of the new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

ANDREW KELLY / REUTERS

A model prepares backstage at Harlem Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York City.

CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

A man receives a coronavirus vaccine at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

JACOB KING / PA MEDIA

Lisa Huggins and Chris Jackson marry under water at an activity centre in Birmingham, England. The diving fans were due to marry abroad but had their plans scuppered by the pandemic, so found a unique alternative.

THOMAS SAMSON / AFP

Urban climber Alain Robert (second from right) scales the 190-metre Tour Total building in La Defense, near Paris, with three supporters, to protest against France's Covid health pass scheme.

MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL / AFP

In Sao Paulo, people take part in a demonstration in support of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The far-right leader convened rallies for Brazil's independence day, amid calls for his impeachment.

RYAN M KELLY / AFP

The statue of former Confederate General Robert E Lee is removed from Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam announced its removal last year, amid national protests after the death of George Floyd.

TOBY MELVILLE / REUTERS

A clock face on the Elizabeth Tower - more commonly known as Big Ben - is restored to its original Prussian blue colouring, as renovation works continue at the Houses of Parliament, in London.

ANTARA FOTO / ADENG BUSTOMI VIA REUTERS

Students wearing face masks walk home after class, as schools reopen on a trial basis in Ciamis, West Java, Indonesia.

YARA NARDI / REUTERS

A colourfully dressed guest on the red carpet at the 78th Venice Film Festival.