An armed man stands near a truck of the separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic army towing a mobile artillery cannon, February 24, 2015.
Seeing The News: Reuters photographer Baz Ratner shows us here a giant gun being pulled back from Donetsk. The ongoing crisis in eastern Ukraine has put many there a little closer to the weapons of war than they might prefer. Then again, there's always the AK-47 selfie.
Off-limits history
The conflict in Ukraine will likely leave many buildings abandoned. Years from now, those buildings — like many across Europe — could offer a chance to better understand history. British photographer Matt Emmett traveled to more than 60 abandoned sites across Europe. The sites are filled with the stories of history.
Documenting Syria
One war zone that continues to haunt those involved and those trying to document it is Syria. While the tradegy continues, it's good to see multimedia journalist Ed Kashi recognized for his work bringing to light some of the refugees of Syria.
One room house
The new living conditions for many refugees is a far cry from the home they were forced to flee. But living closely together with family and friends sometimes shows the triumph of the human spirit. I'm not sure what this next image says about the human spirit, but one can imagine these living conditions pose a whole new challenge to a family dynamic.
Seeing The News is a periodic selection of arresting visual topics around the world. What have we missed? Let us know in the comments, or tweet @sdavy with your tips.
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