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Every year since 1955 an international jury has convened under the auspices of the World Press Photo Foundation to choose the finest press photographs of the year for what is now universally recognized as the definitive competition for photographic reporting. Stunningly reproduced, here are the most haunting and inspiring photographs from 2001 - over 180 pictures submitted by photojournalists, picture agencies, newspapers and magazines throughout the world. These prize-winning photos capture the most powerful, moving and sometimes disturbing events of the year.