The world in photos: Feb 23 - Mar 1

Afghan men arrive to attend the funeral ceremony of avalanches victims in Panjshir province, Feb 26, 2015.More than 180 people have been killed in north Afghanistan in some of the worst avalanches there for 30 years, officials said on Thursday, with heavy snow set to last for two more days after an unusually dry winter led to fears of drought. [Photo/Agencies]