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Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. IMAGES
On the final day of campaigning, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third six-year term, holds a rally in Maracaibo (west) amid a climate of nervousness about possible fraud in the July 28 vote and violence in the aftermath. Maduro, in office since taking over from Hugo Chavez in 2013, counts the electoral authorities, military top brass and other state On the final day of campaigninginstitutions among his backers. He also has enjoyed unlimited access to state media and funding for propaganda on everything from building facades to toll booth signage and even ambulances. IMAGES
President Paul Kagame holds his final rally ahead of the legislative and presidential elections next week. Long-time leader Kagame is widely expected to extend his iron grip on the Great Lakes nation. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed to Belgrade by his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, with the two due to hold talks. Xi arrived in the Serbian capital yesterday evening following a state visit to France, part of a European tour aimed at deepening Beijing's political and economic ties with friendlier countries in the continent. IMAGES
Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan are welcomed to the Elysee Palace by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, as the Chinese president begins a two-day state visit to France. IMAGES