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Mr Biden waves before boarding Air Force One as he leaves Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on July 15. AFP
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US President Joe Biden and his travelling party board Air Force One to return to Washington from Rhode Island on July 20. Reuters
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Mr Biden speaks to people after delivering remarks on climate change in Somerset, Massachusetts, on July 20. Reuters
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The president arrives with senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey aboard Air Force One. Reuters
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Mr Biden boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
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Mr Biden enters the Oval Office of the White House. Bloomberg
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The president watches as US first lady Jill Biden greet Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on July 19. AFP
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Mr Biden holds flowers while standing next to his wife at the White House. Reuters
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President Joe Biden departs Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, after attending a Mass on July 17. AP
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Mr Biden takes notes during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on July 16. AFP
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Mr Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman motion towards each other during a family photo at the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. AFP
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Mr Biden waves before boarding Air Force One as he leaves Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on July 15. AFP
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US President Joe Biden and his travelling party board Air Force One to return to Washington from Rhode Island on July 20. Reuters
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Mr Biden speaks to people after delivering remarks on climate change in Somerset, Massachusetts, on July 20. Reuters
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The president arrives with senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey aboard Air Force One. Reuters
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Mr Biden boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
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Mr Biden enters the Oval Office of the White House. Bloomberg
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The president watches as US first lady Jill Biden greet Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on July 19. AFP
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Mr Biden holds flowers while standing next to his wife at the White House. Reuters
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President Joe Biden departs Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, after attending a Mass on July 17. AP
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Mr Biden takes notes during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on July 16. AFP
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Mr Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman motion towards each other during a family photo at the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. AFP
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Mr Biden waves before boarding Air Force One as he leaves Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on July 15. AFP