AP image of Turkish assassin wins World Press Photo award

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

AMSTERDAM -- As an off-duty policeman who had just assassinated Russia's ambassador to Turkey stood in front of Burhan Ozbilici waving a gun, the veteran Associated Press photographer summoned the composure to stand his ground and keep taking pictures.

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