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Added on the 04/09/2021 15:55:01 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People queue outside a relief centre in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture following Monday's powerful earthquake. The 7.5-magnitude quake triggered tsunami waves over a metre high, toppled buildings, caused a major port fire and tore apart roads. IMAGES
People head out onto the streets in Afghanistan's capital after a strong earthquake hit, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) putting the magnitude at 6.5. The USGS said the quake was centred near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan and had a depth of 187 kilometers (116 miles). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, but the quake was felt strongly across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and even further east in parts of India. IMAGES
People line up outside a polling station in Las Vegas, Nevada as polls open on the day of the US midterm elections, in which Republicans are chasing a congressional majority that would hobble Democratic President Joe Biden's agenda and serve as a springboard for another White House run by Donald Trump. IMAGES
People in Tokyo form a long queue outside the Liberal Democractic Party headquarters to pay their respects to former prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated while on the campaign trail last week. IMAGES
Dozens of people wait in line outside a polling station in Montreal as voting begins in Canada's national election, with surveys showing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals in a very tight race against rookie conservative leader Erin O'Toole's challenge. IMAGES
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.