The decision by the U.S. president to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has sparked fierce backlash from Palestinians, Arabs and the Muslim world. Protests continue in the West Bank, with Israeli soldiers reported to have shot several protestors. At least four Palestinian protestors are reported to have been killed so far. Here are some pictures taken during protests over the weekend in Palestine.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem has caused serious backlash in the Arab and Muslim world. Protests have taken place outside U.S. embassies in Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere, with thousands taking to the streets to express their upset at the decision. President Trump's decision has led to fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza, the deaths of Palestinian protesters, and the attempted storming of the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.

Fans watch a match in the Men's Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series on December 1, 2017 in the Gulf emirate of Dubai. KARIM SAHIB / AFP

Libya has been the focus of much media scrutiny recently after stories of modern-day slavery came to the attention of the world. In the wake of the horrific news, African and European leaders agreed on a plan to evacuate those migrants stuck in Libyan detention centers and camps. One of those detention centers is Qanfouda, in southern Benghazi. Here, migrants are waiting to be repatriated.

Aermacchi MB-339 jets from UAE's Al-Fursan display team perform with an Etihad Airways' Airbus A380 before the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on November 26, 2017. Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP

Comic Con Arabia took place this weekend in Riyadh’s International Exhibition Center, more than 50 years after the first ever such event brought together comic fans in New York back in 1964. Saudi fans had the opportunity to dress up as characters, with the winners of the cosplay recieving cash prizes worth nearly $2,000. International celebrity guests also arrived in Saudi Arabia for the event, including Game of Thrones star Pilou Asbæk. See the event in pictures, below:

Saudi Arabia has been the focus of world media over the past week, with numerous major stories coming from the Kingdom. The historical visit of the Lebanese Christian Maronite patriarch Beshara Rai, the rumored kidnapping and forced resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, and major protests in Yemen have all seen Saudi Arabia thrown into the limelight. This slideshow explores Saudi Arabia in the news this week.

This week: Photos from the aftermath of a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which struck the Iran-Iraq border area, leaving hundreds dead. Thousands have been injured or left homeless as authorities rush to rescue survivors and treat the wounded. Widespread power outages have also been reported.

Moroccans celebrate November 11, 2017 in Marrakech following Morocco's victory over Ivory Coast in their FIFA 2018 World Cup Africa Qualifier to participate the FIFA 2018 World Cup. Fadel SENNA / AFP

Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Liverpool and NK Maribor at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on November 1, 2017. Paul ELLIS / AFP

Jordanian and international designers from the region gathered for the second year ever at Amman Design Week (ADW), a hub for the region's creative community to gather and display their concepts. The theme this year - motion.