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Indonesian President Joko Widodo holds a joint press conference with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his two-day visit to Malaysia. The two will discuss bilateral issues including the strengthening of ASEAN. IMAGES
Pope Francis meets Indonesia's President Joko Widodo in Jakarta in the first major set piece of his tour. The head of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics is on a three-day visit to the Muslim-majority nation before he travels to Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore on the longest trip of his papacy. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the Watergate Hotel, Washington DC, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying, hours after his address during a joint session of the US Congress. Netanyahu asked lawmakers for steady support as his forces fight Hamas in the Gaza Strip. IMAGES
Ireland's Prime Minister says his country is recognising a Palestinian state "because we believe in freedom and justice as the fundamental principles of international law". Simon Harris draws parallels with Ireland's own request for international recognition, made in 1919. Israel says it is withdrawing its envoys from Ireland, Norway and Spain as the three countries announce plans to recognise a Palestinian state. SOUNDBITE
Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris announces that his country, along with Spain and Norway, are to recognise a Palestinian state. Harris describes the move as "historic" and says he believes other nations will follow. The recognition of a Palestinian state has been hastened by the ongoing war in Gaza. Israel has already recalled its envoys from Ireland and Norway. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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