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South Korean President Moon Jae-in heads to Beijing for his official visit to China. IMAGES
Congolese citizens line the streets to bid farewell to Pope Francis on his way to Kinshasa airport, where he sets off on the next leg of his African tour, to South Sudan. The pontiff's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo was marked with intense fervour, with his repeated calls for peace and an end to violence and conflict. IMAGES
Malaysia celebrates its 65th Independence Day with parades being held at the Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka) in Kuala Lumpur. IMAGES
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves a hotel in Kuala Lumpur under security escort. Pelosi arrived in Malaysia's capital city on Tuesday, her second stop in an Asian tour that has sparked rage in Beijing over a possible visit to Taiwan. IMAGES
Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, announces during a press conference that 12 members of Russia's UN mission have been expelled from US, after receiving a phone call in front of journalists. 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.