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Maori MP tears up Treaty Bill, performs traditional haka in New Zealand Parliament to protest | PM Modi returns to Delhi on IAF chopper after his aircraft suffers technical snag in Jharkhand | Manipur: Centre reimposes AFSPA in six regions amid fresh violence | Donald Trump picks anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary | North Korean leader Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide attack drones: Reports | Bangladesh's top official proposes to remove 'secularism' from constitution | Donald Trump picks immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy | India to follow up on terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition request after his arrest in Canada | AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins MCD election to become Delhi Mayor | Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomo; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode

World of Photos : Dec 10 , 2019

Dec 11, 2019, at 12:00 pm

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2019 (Xinhua) -- U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (R, Front) speaks at a news conference to announce articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., the United States, on Dec. 10, 2019. U.S. House Democrats on Tuesday moved forward by announcing two articles of impeachment, accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, culminating over two months of investigation by Democrat-led House committees into the presidents dealings with Ukraine.

World in Photo : Dec 9 , 2019

Dec 10, 2019, at 12:02 pm

PARIS, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she arrives at the Elysee Presidential Palace to attend a summit on Ukraine in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2019. Ukraine and Russia agreed on a full and comprehensive implementation of the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine before the end of 2019, leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany announced in Paris on Monday evening following their talks called Normandy four summit.

World in Photo : Dec 8 , 2019

Dec 09, 2019, at 01:42 pm

Nanchang, Dec. 9, 2019 (Xinhua) -- A white stork is released into the wild by staff members at the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve in east Chinas Jiangxi Province, Dec. 8, 2019. A total of 120 cured migrant birds were released into the wild in Jiangxi on Sunday.

London witnesses Black Friday sale

Nov 29, 2019, at 10:46 pm

LONDON, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a shop window advertising Black Friday sales in London, Britain on Nov. 29, 2019.

World in Photo : Nov 28 , 2019

Nov 28, 2019, at 12:47 pm

TAIYUAN, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- An earth observation satellite, Gaofen-12, is launched aboard a Long March-4C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Taiyuan, capital of north Chinas Shanxi Province, Nov. 28, 2019.

World in Photo : Nov 13 , 2019

Nov 14, 2019, at 01:22 pm

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Charge dAffairs of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine William Taylor (R) and deputy assistant secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs George Kent swear before the U.S. House Committee on Intelligence during the impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. the United States, Nov. 13, 2019. The U.S. House Committee on Intelligence held the first public hearing Wednesday since House Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump in September to determine whether he abused his office in his interactions with Ukraine.

World in Photo : Nov 11 , 2019

Nov 12, 2019, at 06:04 pm

LONDON, Nov. 11, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L), Queen Elizabeth II (C) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the Remembrance Sunday Service in London, Britain, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Remembrance Sunday ceremony is an annual event to pay tribute to the war dead of Britain and the Commonwealth, which is held on the nearest Sunday to the anniversary of the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

World in Photo : Oct 23 , 2019

Oct 25, 2019, at 11:04 am

LONDON, OCT 23 (UNI):-VIDEO GRAB: Police and Forensic officials inspecting a truck carriying 39 dead bodies, in Essex, London on Wednesday. the container truck recently arrived from Bulgaria.

World in Photos : Oct 22 , 2019

Oct 23, 2019, at 11:21 am

AUCKLAND, Oct. 22, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 22, 2019 shows the accident site of a fire in Auckland, New Zealand. A massive fire broken out Tuesday afternoon at a construction site in New Zealands Auckland City center has left one missing and another seriously injured. A Fire and Emergency spokesman told media that one person was unaccounted for, and one person was seriously hurt. It is reported that a major fire has broken out at Aucklands SkyCity convention center construction site on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the blaze about 1:10 p.m. local time.

World in Photos: Sep 1 , 2019

Sep 03, 2019, at 02:53 pm

DRESDEN, Sept. 2, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Supporters of German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) celebrate after the initial forecast of local parliament election in Dresden, eastern Germany, on Sept. 1, 2019. Chancellor Angela Merkels Christian Democratic Union (CDU) stood fast at the top in Saxonys state election with 32 percent, while Germanys far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) made big gain, according to the exit poll.

World in Photos: Aug 29 , 2019

Aug 30, 2019, at 01:57 pm

LONDON, Aug. 29, 2019 (Xinhua) -- People sit outside the Bank of England in London, Britain, Aug. 29, 2019. The British pound declined against the U.S. dollar and the euro on Wednesday in reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnsons plan to suspend Parliament to reduce the MPs chances to pass laws to block a no-deal Brexit.

World in Photos: July 20 , 2019

Jul 22, 2019, at 12:02 pm

CHICAGO, July 22,(Xinhua) - People pose for photos with a 3D chalk drawing of a flying plane during the Chalk Howard Street Festival in Chicago, the United States, July 20, 2019.

World in Photos: July 20 , 2019

Jul 21, 2019, at 01:16 pm

RAMALLAH, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) prays at a meeting of Fatahs Central Committee in the West Bank city of Ramallah, July 20, 2019. Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday reiterated his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trumps Middle East peace plan, known as the Deal of the Century, in the high-level meetings of his Fatah Party in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

World in Photos: July 11 , 2019

Jul 12, 2019, at 12:01 pm

 QIUBEI, July 12 (Xinhua) -- A visitor of the Zhuang ethnic group poses for a photo with a lotus flower at the Puzhehei national wetland park in Qiubei County, southwest Chinas Yunnan Province, July 11, 2019.

World in Photos: July 5, 2019

Jul 06, 2019, at 01:06 pm

GAZA, July 5, 2019 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian woman uses a slingshot to hurl stones at Israeli troops during clashes on the Gaza-Israel border, east of southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, July 5, 2019. At least 40 Palestinians were injured on Friday afternoon during clashes between hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli soldiers in eastern Gaza Strip, close to the border with Israel, medics said. 

World in News: July 3, 2019

Jul 03, 2019, at 08:56 pm

 STRASBOURG, July 3, 2019 (Xinhua) -- David-Maria Sassoli is announced to be elected president of the European Parliament at a plenary session in Strasbourg, France, July 3, 2019. Italian MEP David-Maria Sassoli was elected president of the European Parliament on Wednesday, winning 345 votes in the second round of voting.

World in Photos: July 1, 2019

Jul 01, 2019, at 07:30 pm

CENTRAL JAVA, July 1, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Mount Merapi spews hot lava and ash as seen from Gondang Balerante in Klaten, Central Java province, Indonesia, July 1, 2019.

World in Photos: June 29, 2019

Jun 30, 2019, at 02:00 pm

 KHARTOUM, JUNE 30, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers are seen at a rally in Khartoum, Sudan, on June 29, 2019. Sudans Transitional Military Council (TMC) on Saturday warned of the presence of saboteurs and infiltrators with agenda of protests that the opposition forces intend to organize on Sunday.

Australian PM Scott Morrison clicks selfie with Narendra Modi

Jun 29, 2019, at 01:03 pm

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison found out some time to click a selfie with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Japan. Morrison tweeted the picture saying, " Kithana acha he Modi! (How good is Modi!)" (Image Credit: twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP)

World in Photos: June 24, 2019

Jun 24, 2019, at 11:28 am

MOSCOW, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A yoga instructor demonstrates during a yoga practice flashmob on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia on June 23, 2019.

World in Photos: June 20, 2019

Jun 20, 2019, at 12:20 pm

 SANAA, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Yemeni protesters take part in a rally outside the UN Office in Sanaa, Yemen, on June 19, 2019. The head of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley on Monday lashed out at Houthi rebels in Yemen for misappropriating aid supplies. David Beasley warned that the WFP will have to begin a phased suspension of food assistance, most likely toward the end of the week unless it receives the necessary assurances from the Houthis.

World in News: June 13, 2019

Jun 14, 2019, at 02:17 pm

BISHKEK, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sooronbay Jeenbekov inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony held by Jeenbekov in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2019. Xi and Jeenbekov held talks here Thursday, agreeing to take their countries comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.

World in Photos: June 11, 2019

Jun 11, 2019, at 01:10 pm

 NEW YORK, June 11, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers and police officers work near the building where a helicopter crashed in Manhattan, New York, the United States, June 10, 2019. One person was killed after a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan of New York City Monday afternoon, according to media reports.

World in Photos: June 4, 2019

Jun 05, 2019, at 12:24 pm

LONDON, June 5, 2019 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and British Prime Minister Theresa May leave 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on June 4, 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday that she and U.S. President Donald Trump wanted an ambitious trade agreement after Brexit.

World in Photos: June 3, 2019

Jun 04, 2019, at 02:11 pm

LONDON, June 4, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Queen Elizabeth II (C), U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, on June 3, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in London on Monday to start his three-day state visit to Britain as widespread protests against him are set to take place.

World in Photos: May 20, 2019

May 21, 2019, at 11:55 am

WASHINGTON,MAY 21 (Xinhua) - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House in Washington D.C., the United States, on May 20, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he disagrees with a court ruling that backs a congressional subpoena seeking his financial records from an accounting firm.

World in Photos: May 16, 2019

May 17, 2019, at 12:37 pm

NUR-SULTAN,MAY 17 (Xinhua) - Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng (R), also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, May 16,

World in Photos: May 15, 2019

May 16, 2019, at 12:53 pm

UNITED NATIONS, MAY 16, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Henrietta Fore (R, front), Executive Director of the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), briefs the Security Council on the situation in Yemen, at the UN headquarters in New York, May 15, 2019. Henrietta Fore on Wednesday urged all parties to the conflict in Yemen to open doors to immediate, long-term humanitarian access, and to allow days of tranquility to vaccinate and help children.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen shakes hands with Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli

May 14, 2019, at 01:51 pm

PHNOM PENH, May 14, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (2nd R) shakes hands with visiting Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli (2nd L) at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 13, 2019. Cambodia and Nepal signed on Monday two pacts to boost bilateral trade and investment, a Cambodian senior official said. 

Security officials examine bomb blast in Quetta

May 14, 2019, at 01:42 pm

QUETTA (PAKISTAN), MAY 14 (Xinhua) - Security officials examine a bomb blast site in Quetta, southwest Pakistan, on May 13, 2019. At least two policemen were killed and 11 others injured on Monday evening in the bomb blast in Quetta district of Pakistans southwest Balochistan province, a provincial minister said.