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Nineteen-year-old Maria Naumova, also known in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek as 'Orchestra Girl', showed remarkable virtuosity while giving a stunning rendition of Kyrgyz folk music on a Komuz, an ancient Kyrgyz instrument. In addition to the Komuz, Maria has also mastered 10 different musical instruments, the majority of which are from traditional Kyrgyz origins.
After the Paris attacks, Friday, Italy has tightened security in its major cities. The Vatican and tourist attractions in Rome are of particular concern.
Images show Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arriving in Kyiv to preside over a G7 virtual meeting on Ukraine on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion, the Italian government announced. IMAGES
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in Kyiv, where she is expected to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meloni, who took office in October, has repeatedly expressed a desire to visit Ukraine to demonstrate her government's support following Russia's invasion almost exactly one year ago. Meloni, who leads the far-right Brothers of Italy party, is also keen to distance herself from the more pro-Russian partners in her governing coalition. IMAGES
Images show heavy traffic in Kyiv as roads are blocked ahead of a supposed VIP visit. Media reports are speculating about the visit, but there has been no official confirmation from Ukraine's government. IMAGES
Pope Francis, warned by doctors not to travel to Ukraine in the immediate future, embarks on a three-day trip to Kazakhstan instead to bear a message of peace. Images of the Argentine pope in a wheelchair as he boards the plane at Fiumicino, Italy. IMAGES
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